Simple introduction to alphabet names and formation
Submitted 10 years ago
Community Review for Kids ABC Letters
My Take
This is a very basic introduction to the alphabet. I liked the simplicity of the layout, but would have liked to see something more robust. It was noted that letter sounds were included in a related phonics app. I personally think that letter names and sounds should be taught together instead of in isolation. That being said, it could prove to be a non-threatening way to expose young children to the alphabetic principle.
How I Use It
This app was used as a choice during center time in a pre-k classroom. The students liked it at first, but quickly became bored with the same activities repeated for each letter. It might be more useful for younger students who simply like the experience of using an iPad.
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Rachel B.
Technology Integration Specialist
January 8, 2016
Another Basic Letters App
This is yet another basic letters app for preschoolers that is better suited for the home environment than the school environment. It gives students very basic practice on recognizing, forming, and naming letters, but it doesn't include the soudns or phonics. You have to purchase another app from this company's series in order to do that. With this app being 3.99 in the app store, you would think you'd get more bang for your buck, but sadly you don't. Having to purchase a separate app to challenge students further seems more like a profits-based goal than anything.
As a learning tool, it's okay for students who may need some more individual practice with their letters, especially struggling pre-readers or ELL students. It's not super flashy, and there's no change in how things are done, so students will get bored with it after a time. It's a good introduction to the basics, and it's a good app to use to teach students basic tablet skills, such as the drag and drop. Other than that though, it's better left for home, and not school.
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