I am so excited today to talk about READ. This comprehensive app teaches children to read in 20 lessons. It is a very organized system and I have tried many different reading programs but was most impressed with this one. As the child navigates through the app, they can unlock each lesson one at a
The Parcel of Courage interactive storybook app is charming. The illustrations are incredible. The colors jump off the page and because of their interactive features, it will keep a child’s’ attention a lot longer. The background moves through each page and you never know what will happen next. I found myself mesmerized by the shimmering
Imagine the possibilities as you upload a photograph, and are able to create a 3D rendering from the items in the picture. With the app, Volumize, you can do just that. It is a very streamlined, comprehensive, and helpful app that teaches about volume in a creative way. It accompanies Common Core Math Standards so
Welcome to the world of circles! This app is perfect for individuals that struggle with appropriate personal space. It teaches about relationships, social boundaries, and safety. I was privileged to review this app. I have had multiple parents inquiring about apps that prevent abuse, and teach safety to special needs children. Many kids with Autism
Let’s talk physics. More specifically, lets talk about kinetic energy. Playground physics is an app that teaches about kinetic energy through activities on the playground. Swinging, climbing, and sliding are common movements that kids love to do. These kinds of activities require motion. With the help of this app, you can now calculate the speed
Time for Bed Little Ted is a sweet and helpful interactive bedtime story for tucking in your kids. It offers a calming and cute bear that has to get ready for bed. The child will help the bear as he puts his toys away, gets his pajamas on, and brushes his teeth. As he works
The Aspergers Test is a free app for those individuals that may believe they have Aspergers or an Autism Spectrum disorder. There are many different types of Autism. Some of the high functioning ones include: PDD-nos, Aspergers, and High Functioning Autism. I have met many adults that have wondered if they might be on the
My son loves Pancakes. His stomach is a bottomless pit when breakfast time comes. As I flip the hot cakes to golden brown perfection, he is licking his lips and pounding his utensils on the table. I thought it was just my son but it turns out, a lot of his friends love pancakes too.
Today I am reviewing the app, Money Up! It helps to teach about money through a method called the “Next Dollar Up” method. The “Next Dollar Up” method teaches about the use of money. It is a well known technique for teaching students with Autism or an Intellectual Disability how to count change or pay
This clever app takes on the classic game of Hangman and encourages storytelling, sight words, and handwriting. It is jam packed with fun educational activities that promote creativity and frankly, a lot of fun. HangArt was built for children between the ages of 4-9 years of age. It has great incentives for children and will