Friday, November 28, 2014

Literacy Apps

Are you looking for some entertaining literacy apps to use with your preschooler?  Here are some great free ones.  For an even more complete list of recommended apps, just click on the apps link on the Resources for Parents page.


PBS Parents Play & Learn - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pbs-parents-play-learn-hd/id605542914?mt=8
The bilingual (English/Spanish) app makes it easy for parents to seize upon those daily "teachable moments" through theme-based interactive games and simple hands-on activities.

                           

Story Patch - http://www.storypatch.com/
Allows the student to create a story from a template (good for those who need some guidance) or from scratch. There is a bank of pictures to choose from to illustrate the story.







ABC Alphabet Phonicshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abc-alphabet-phonics-preschool/id415071093?mt=8
This is an exciting, educational game that helps your child learn the alphabet by sight, sound, and touch.







Tap n Learnhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pratik.mobileapps.tapnlearnabc&hl=en
This app has three different modes which allow children to listen and learn words, match up letter blocks to form the name of the item featured, and finally drag blocks to form words without any prompts.



Lazoo: Squiggles!https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lazoo-squiggles!/id498599631?mt=8
Even a child who can't yet form a letter or shape can draw a squiggle.  Squiggles teaches kids that written marks can signify other things, an important concept in beginning to understand the alphabet and words.



Toontastichttp://www.launchpadtoys.com/toontastic/
Toontastic teaches key storytelling principles.  Creating a story is as easy as putting on a puppet show - children simply press the record button, move the characters onscreen, and tell their stories.  Once they're done, Toontastic will play back their animation and voice as a cartoon for them to share with friends and family.



Little Writerhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/little-writer-tracing-app/id515890480?mt=8
Made for just-beginning writers, this well-designed tracing app includes upper and lower case letters, shapes, and numbers.









First  Words Samplerhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/first-words-sampler/id312571156?mt=8
More than just a game, First Words Sampler is a powerful educational tool for toddlers and preschoolers. It provides hours of fun while giving your child a head start on learning about letters and words.

Pete and the Secret of Flying - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pete-secret-flying-hd/id442937329?mt=8
This would be a great picture book printed on paper, and its interactive elements make it even stronger.  All are done with a light touch and serve to forward the action of the story.





















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