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Learn Sight Word with Smiley Sight Words App

Sight words are very important in reading ability development. According to Patricia Cunningham in Phonics They Use, “In order to read and write fluently with comprehension and meaning, children must be able to automatically read and spell the most frequent words. As the store of words they can automatically read and spell increases, so will [...]

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TeachMe 3rd Grade

I was super excited when I got the opportunity to review this app. I absolutely love the Teach Me series of apps by 24x7digitial. Actually, none of my kids are anywhere near 3rd grade but I really just wanted to see how they changed this series to grow with kids. Well, they did a great [...]

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FREE App: Learn with WorldFriends

Learn with WordFriends is an educational game from WordWorld, the Emmy-winning show seen on PBS. It is a TV show teaching kids about words. I found their website have a lot great activity ideas helping young kids on their literacy. In the app, kids will see the familiar characters if they’ve been watching the show. They [...]

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Addictive Vocabulary Game for Elementary Kids

A while ago I introduced Mindsnacks Spanish app. Now they have a kids vocabulary app with similar game settings. Different from typical ways that English is taught at school, the app groups words by context. The first lesson is all about animal life, so you see the words: omnivore, carnivore, herbivore, fauna, scavenger, voracious. Kids can jump [...]

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FREE App: Sing-along Alphabets & Spring Learning Activities from Mom’s Library

ABCmouse.com released another free app: 26 A-Z Music Videos. It is a companion app for their newly released music album The Letter Songs A to Z. In the album, there are 26 original letter songs helping children learn the names and sounds of the letters, and corresponding vocabulary. Each letter song is produced and arranged [...]

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App Went Free: Phonics and Reading with McGuffey (from $20)

This is an app deal shared on Educational Apps for Kids community on Google+ by Brian Morale . It is such a great deal, I felt I have to share with my readers. If you have not joined the community, I highly encourage you to join. You will receive app reviews and deals from various developers [...]

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App Went Free: Word Wonderland

Word Wonderland is an app helping kids practice phonics in a game setting. The content is designed for kids in grade k to 2. It is FREE for limited time. When kids start the app, they can choose between Explore the World and Practice. Practice is where they just practice, with no level advancement. Kids can choose [...]

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App Went Free: Grammar Practice Fun

How do you children like English grammar? Do they like to practice grammar problems? Grammar Wonderland Elementary is a game app designed for grammar practice. It makes learning grammar a fun activity and it is FREE for limited time. When kids start the app, they will have two options: Explore Worlds and Practice Skills. Looks [...]

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A Troop is a Group of Monkeys

Did you know a group of peacocks is referred to as an ostentation? Well, I had no idea, so I hope you’ll understand why I’m desperate to stumble across some now, and soon, so I can show off my new knowledge. A Troop is a Group of Monkeys is an adorable iPad book (they say [...]

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Free App: Common Core Standards & Common Core Aligned App Giveaways

We have introduced several common core standard aligned apps, such as SplashMath, iTooch Elementary and Middle School, Math on Video. The other day, I saw the FREE Common Core Standards app on App Store. I found it very handy for teachers and parents to have. In the app, you will see three sections under Standards: [...]

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Guided Play: Games for Baby

Since I had a child, I have been reading parenting books and articles, talking with teachers and other parents about child’s learning, one common theme always come out is parents’ involvement. The more parents are actively involved in a child’s learning experience, the better the child learn and perform. Today I invited Nick Myers, a [...]

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Comprehensive Middle School Curriculum Practice App – iTooch Middle School

A while ago I reviewed iTooch Elementary School app by EduPad. I was very excited to see such a comprehensive app matching school curriculum. Today I am sharing iTooch Middle School. Similar to iTooch Elementary School, this is a very comprehensive learning app for Grades 6 to 8. For each grade, there are Math and [...]

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FREE App: Be Creative – Scribble My Story

Scribble My Story is a FREE creativity app targeted at kids age 3 to 7. It is a book and art creation platform where kids can imagine, create, and share what they make with their parents. When kids open the app, they can pick one of the 5 pre-written books: All About Me, If I [...]

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Free Valentine App – First Words Valentine

Valentine’s Day is next week. I found an educational Valentine app – First Words Valentine. It is a free app teaching kids about letters, how letters relate to words, and how to spell words. It is designed for toddlers, with limited words, but all are Valentine related. When kids start the app, they will see [...]

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FREE Apps: Multilingual Books

Today I found two FREE multilingual apps. They are sequels under Journey to the West. “Journey to the West” is a classic Chinese novel written by Wu Cheng-en in the 16th century. The main character Monkey King is a very well know name in China. Kids as young as toddlers can tell you a couple [...]

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Free Book Apps from ABCmouse.com

I reviewed several apps from ABCmouse.com, including the 3 Zoo Sets and Grand Canyon. Now they have a Beginning Reader Series: Word Families. Currently there are 6 titles in the series. All the apps are free. This is a series introducing “young learners to the joys of reading through stories that emphasize word families, ie. groups [...]

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