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Spelling Apps

Classroom Spelling

► custom-made spelling-word lists (type in the new word and record your voice)!
► SHARE custom spelling lists to other iPads, iPhones... using e-mail, Google Drive, or DropBox
► HISTORY keeps track of student’s progress (customization per student possible)
► Built-In Phonics Lists focusing on word families
► Built-In Spelling Lists focusing on Short Vowels, Long Vowels, Sight Words, Dolch’s Word Lists (Pre-Primer, Primer, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade), and more…
►audio and/or visual prompt
► PROFESSIONAL narration or child’s narration
► 4 MODES of the app: Learn, Practice, GAMES 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
► ACCESSIBILITY options to for VISUALLY impaired and those struggling with fine motor skills
► optional custom made features for special needs students
►Child proof SETTINGS button (press and hold)

Classroom Spelling 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 not 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 parental gate (child-proof button).