Jul 2014
THE LITTLE RED HEN
Name of App:
The Little Red Hen by Kidztory.
(Available in IOS only).
Cost of App:
$1.29
Ages 3-6 yrs (Kindy/Prep/Early Yr1)
Subject:
English – Reading
What’s Good About It:
Children absolutely love having stories read to them. Kidztory has produced a collection of classic favourites including ’The Little Red Hen, The Ugly Duckling, and The Three Little Pigs’, to name a few. These beautifully animated stories are narrated by children, which sets them apart from other storybook apps. The illustrations are interactive, with each story offering the option of ‘read to me’ or ‘read by myself’. What a perfect way to encourage a love of reading for our early readers!
RAINBOW SENTENCES
Name of App:
Rainbow Sentences
(Available in IOS only)
Cost of App:
$9.99
Recommended Ages 5-9 years
Subject:
English – Sentence Fluency.
What’s Good About It:
Understanding the structure of sentences can be an overwhelming concept for most children. This app focuses on sentence fluency, assisting children to produce grammatically correct sentences. The level of difficulty can be changed according to the year level. The colour coding allows you to target different parts of speech, making it visually interesting for children. It is an expensive app, however this is a skill that needs to be reinforced on a regular basis throughout the early years. It has won awards for the best language development app, so it is worth considering purchasing.