Build A Word Express - Practice spelling and learn letter sounds and names 3.0
Device: iOS Universal
Category: Education
Price: Free, Version: 2.5 -> 3.0 (iTunes)
Description:☆★Top 30 Favorite Free Apps at http://www.smartappsforkids.com☆★Good App of the Day at http://www.smartappsforkids.com **Dolch's Sight Word List and more +create your own SPELLING lists***** Option: Spelling Lists vs. Phonics Spelling Lists ***► option to create a list of spelling words (type in the new word and record your voice)! ► Built-In Phonics Lists with separate lists for word families► Built-In Spelling Lists with separate lists for Long Vowels …, Dolch’s Word Lists (Primer, …)►audio and/or visual prompt ► PROFESSIONAL narration or child’s narration► three modes: Learn, Practice and Test (quiz) ► upper or lower case letters► optional Montessori-style color coding of vowels and consonants ► immediate sound feedback heard upon tapping the correct/incorrect letter ► positive reinforcement lowers affective filters making learning a more engaging and enjoyable process ► focus is put on letter recognition, word recognition, as well as on word/letter association► ACCESSIBILITY options to for VISUALLY impaired and those struggling with fine motor skills ► option for custom made features for special needs students ► child proof SETTINGS button (press and hold)Build A Word Spelling – School Edition Application helps children as young as three learn how to spell. Children are motivated through positive reinforcement in the form of a fun balloon popping game (optional) offered after each successfully "written" word. Advantage for Special Need Students: * option of using blank background helps children focus on letters only * option to choose high-contrast background for visually impaired* option to choose answer method: drag&drop or simple tap * the letters are easy to spot due to big letter cards * no frustration since visual and audio prompts in the Learn Mode lead the child step by step through the correct spelling process *the right spelling technique becomes salient since the app leads the child step by step through spelling allowing dragging one letter at a time in the correct order * choose any number of redundant letters: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5* wrong letters become obvious with the help of immediate sound feedback heard after tapping the wrong letter * repetition of audio prompt helps with hearing and remembering the word and letters @Reks (aka AtReks) Apps are designed in compliance with Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA).PRIVACY DISCLOSURE:- Does not contain ads. - Does contain in-app purchases. - Does not contain integration with social networks. - Does not use analytics / data collection tools. - Does include links to apps by @Reks in the iTunes App Store hidden in the settings section behind child-proof settings button (press and hold).
What's New
- Track multiple students- Two new lists: "Final silent 'e'" and "High use words 2nd grade"
Build A Word Express - Practice spelling and learn letter sounds and names