Manassas city parents can get free literacy mobile app for their preschoolers now

Registration for the Footsteps2Brilliance literacy mobile app is now open to the community. Manassas residents must register for access to download the literacy app for free.

F2B is an interactive, mobile literacy program that has been proven to increase academy vocabulary, comprehension and critical thinking skills in young children.

Additionally, the F2B library consists of beautifully written and illustrated e-books complete with an English/Spanish toggle switch on every page to reach even the most struggling readers.

The engaging app will help prepare a child for school but it is not a requirement for the student to be enrolled in school to register for the app.

Manassas City Public Schools is teaming up with F2B in an effort to accelerate early learning, close the literacy gap and support English language learners. The school system is providing the F2B app for free to the parents of all pre-K through third grade children who live in the city.

The program is a breakthrough early learning platform that accelerates student achievement by uniting the power of mobile gaming technology with the latest in cognitive research.

Enticing, interactive, 24/7 learning experience digitally link schools and homes to give student the edge they need for success in school today and the world tomorrow.

The unique program was launched befor a large crowd at a press conference at the Harris Pavilion several months ago

City residents should go to http://mcpsva.org to register for access to download the app for free. More information about the program, which can also be used on traditional desktop computers is available at http://www.footsteps2brilliance.com