Listly by Gwen Lehman
New apps purchased for USD 495 mobile devices during the week of April 14-20, 2013. To request apps for student devices, click on the link next to list title heading and complete the request form.
Source: http://apps4learning.wikispaces.com/App+Request+Form
Learn the alphabet through letter recognition, flash cards, and jumble games. Great for visual learners and Autistic children.
Device - iPod, iPad (not for iPad 1)
Kids can learn their alphabet by un-jumbling the alphabet cards. Great app for visual learners and Autistic children.
Device - iPod, iPad (not for iPad 1)
Use this app to prep for various mechanic certification exams.
Device - iPod, iPad
Hopscotch allows kids to create their own games and animations giving them an introduction to programming.
Device - iPad
Learn math problem solving, math logic, critical thinking and pattern recognition through engaging puzzles and games.
Device - iPad
My Friend Isabelle is a charming story about two young friends, told with simplicity and grace. Charlie and Isabelle are the same age and share a love of drawing, dancing, playing at the park and snacks! This book addresses special needs and tolerance. Appropriate for ages 2-8
Device - iPod, iPad
This animated, interactive book tells the story of a rocket that is lit in the basement by the janitor's son which causes some unusual situations as it moves through 20 floors of apartments.
Device - iPad
Inside the snuggly cave at the very top of Snuggle Mountain is a two-headed giant who’s fast asleep, caught in the Sleeping Spell that has made it forget all about breakfast. But Emma wants pancakes, and to get them she’ll have to climb the shaking quaking mountain all the way to the top - and wake the sleeping giant herself!
Interactive, animated picture book with no ads or in-app purchases.
Device - iPod, iPad
Use TallyPad for scorekeeping, learning to count by groups, counting money or whatever other creative uses you find.
Device - iPod, iPad
1st and 2nd grade students can use this app to practice their geometry, addition/subtraction, telling time, coin value/recognition and more through challenging games.
Device - iPad