Aug 2014
LETTERSCHOOL
Name of App:
Letterschool
(Available in IOS & Android).
Cost of App:
$2.99
Ages 3+ yrs
Subject:
English – Handwriting
What’s Good About It:
Children will love the colours and sounds of this app, as they learn how to write their letters and numbers. The fun effects used, make it feel more like a game than learning. This app helps with children’s fine motor skills and eye hand coordination. A bonus of this app is the sound and corresponding letter name are reinforced when writing each letter. Knowledge of sounds and their letter names are important skills that assist with early reading.
SQUEEBLES TIMES TABLES 2
Name of App:
Squeebles Times Tables 2
(Available in IOS & Android)
Cost of App:
$3.99
Recommended Ages 6-8 years
Subject:
Maths – Multiplication tables
What’s Good About It:
This is a colourful and fun app for learning times tables. There are six game modes including basic table sets (1-12) or fill in the missing gap (3x_=18). There are rewards to collect, and children love releasing the squeebles if all their answers are correct. This app provides a variety of challenges to deepen children’s understanding of their times tables. A must have app!