S Scan
The child scans a virtual card or a printed card with DhanaScan.
Reading • Simple sounds • Virtual and printed cards
Learn to read, one sound at a time.
DhanaScan guides children aged 3+ from sound to word, then to sentence and story with the SERCER method: scan, listen, repeat, colour, exercise and reinforce.
Children can start immediately with virtual cards. Printed cards remain available for hands-on learning, cutting out cards and building their own words.
Virtual cards included
No advertising
No child account
Main features offline
The DhanaScan philosophy
Growing toward understanding
A banana naturally bends as it grows toward the light. I imagined DhanaScan with the same idea: guiding children step by step toward understanding in a natural, simple and reassuring way.
SERCER Method
How does it work?
A clear progression: Scan, Listen, Repeat, Colour, Exercise and Reinforce.
E Listen
DhanaScan pronounces the sound, or the sound with its associated word, to guide the child.
R Repeat
The child repeats with DhanaScan’s guidance to practise pronunciation and build confidence.
C Colour
The child can colour workbook illustrations on paper or import the workbook into Apple Books for digital colouring.
E Exercise
The child completes sound-based activities to gradually develop early reading and writing skills.
R Reinforce
The child reinforces what they have learned with animated episodes, challenges and riddles with Dodi.
Videos and episodes
Discover DhanaScan in action
Watch the demo, educational episodes and special videos.
Complete kit
A complete reading journey
DhanaScan supports children from sound to story, with challenges and riddles to help anchor what they have learned.
Sound
Discover each sound with DhanaScan, listen clearly and repeat at the child’s own pace.
Words
Gradually build first words by connecting sounds.
Sentence
Read first sentences independently and understand that words carry meaning.
Story
Short stories help children understand, imagine and gain confidence. They are accompanied by comprehension questions.
Challenges
Challenges encourage children to read aloud the sounds and words they have learned.
Riddles
Riddles strengthen listening comprehension, vocabulary and observation with Dodi.
Workbook preview
Browse an example
Discover a DhanaScan workbook: tracing, writing, reading, understanding, singing and cutting out cards to continue learning with DhanaScan.
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Frequently asked questions
DhanaScan FAQ
What age is DhanaScan recommended for?
DhanaScan is mainly designed for children aged 3 and above. Older children who need extra reading support can also use it with an adult.
What is the SERCER method?
SERCER means Scan, Ecouter / Listen, Repeat, Colour, Exercise and Reinforce. The acronym remains SERCER: children scan a card, listen to the sound, repeat with DhanaScan’s guidance, colour workbook illustrations, complete sound-based activities, then reinforce learning with animated episodes, challenges and riddles.
Do I need to print the cards and workbooks?
No. Children can start immediately with virtual cards directly in the app. Printed cards remain available for hands-on learning, cutting out cards and building their own words. Workbooks can be printed for offline colouring and exercises, or imported into Apple Books for digital use.
Does DhanaScan listen to my child’s pronunciation?
Yes. In guided activities, DhanaScan can listen when the child repeats to help them practise pronunciation. The goal is to encourage the child, not to make them feel they failed. If a syllable is not recognised after several tries, the child can try saying a word that starts with that syllable, or add words such as the, a or an before the word.
Can parents follow their child’s progress?
Yes. Parents can see the child’s progress and earned badges. They can also print badges from the Cards section, cut them out and stick them in the workbooks when the child finishes their work. Badges celebrate progress without encouraging more screen time.
Which languages are available?
French, English and Hindi are currently available in DhanaScan. More English and Hindi content is being prepared and will be added gradually.
Is DhanaScan free?
Yes. DhanaScan can be downloaded for free. Some additional educational resources, such as workbooks, cards or learning content, are available as affordable in-app purchases to support the project and the creation of new content.
Does DhanaScan require a subscription?
No. DhanaScan does not use a monthly subscription model.
Are in-app purchases and YouTube episodes under parental supervision?
Yes. Paid resources and YouTube episodes should be used with the agreement and supervision of a parent or responsible adult.
Does DhanaScan work with other cards?
No. DhanaScan works with Dhana educational cards designed specifically for the app, including built-in virtual cards and printed cards.
Does DhanaScan work with Siri?
Yes. With App Intents, families can directly open certain sound packs. Examples: “Scan card B with DhanaScan”, “Open B cards in DhanaScan”.
Are DhanaScan resources protected?
Yes. All DhanaScan resources, including cards, workbooks, stories, illustrations, animations and educational content, are protected by copyright and remain the property of DhanaScan.
Does the app collect personal data?
No. DhanaScan does not collect children’s personal data. There is no child account and no advertising.
What is the camera used for?
The camera is used only to scan Dhana educational cards. Images are not sent to a server.
My child does not yet have enough vocabulary. What can I do?
You can complete the learning experience with DhanaMoriah, an app designed to enrich children’s vocabulary through images, words and simple activities.
Are there other Dhana apps?
Yes. The Dhana universe also includes DhanaStories, DhanaTaleStories, DhanaVerbeFrançais, DhanaRangDe and DhanaMathSmart.
Will DhanaScan continue to evolve?
Yes. DhanaScan regularly evolves with new features, stories, cards, animations and educational resources.
Contact
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