Happy downloading!
Early Childhood Apps:
Jazzy 123 by the Melody Book (normally $1.99)Demonstrates the number symbol and then manipulatives in a musical instrument theme. Then play the game where you count objects and answering from a field of 3 and drag a specific number of objects from a field of 10. It counts for you, but you can take off the auto count by going into the system preferences. I like that they have to show a specific number, though it is fairly errorless because as soon as you get the correct number, it gives feedback automatically. Occupational Therapists can work on visual discrimination and iPad skills (dragging). https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jazzy-123-learn-to-count-music/id546207474?mt=8
Mr. Gin Preschool by Aidpo (normally $0.99)
This preschool app looks like it is taught by the gingerbread man from the movie Shrek with Einstein hair and accent (cute). Using a puzzle format, works on matching various items: letters, numbers, colors, shapes, fruits, animals and counting. For Occupational Therapists, use this for working on fine motor precision (drag), visual closure and visual discrimination.https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mr-gin-preschool/id575538990?mt=8
Elementary School Apps:
Quick Clocks by Shiny Things (normally $1.99)
Focuses on analog clock reading, matching and labeling analog with digital. Uses handwriting to respond to the labeling game. (It has an interface that seems like Lumosity and is timed) It is designed for children grades 1-4. I like the labeling game since most clock apps focus on just matching from a field. OTs can use this app for handwriting practice with numbers and fine motor precision(drag/spin).
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quick-clocks/id565826811?mt=8
Spelling Monster by Desire Life Software (normally $1.99)
Make your own spelling list first and then go in and play a game. Has several games that works on matching letters of spelling words. Takes some data (depends on the game). Since many of the activities are matching, this could be used in Occupational Therapy sessions to work on visual discrimination, visual processing speed and fine motor precision practice. All while working on a student's spelling list too! Win-win! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spelling-monster/id640416379?mt=8
Middle - High School Apps:
S-Diary by Minuk Kim (normally $2.99)
This is a combination memo/task/calendar, not what I would think of as a diary. What I like about it is you can view your calendar and todo list simultaneously. You can color code and set alarms. It links to your current calendar, but the app developer recommends you back up your device first, just in case. Occupational Therapists can use this for teaching memory strategies.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/s-diary/id455567171?mt=8
Maths Millionaire HD by OBAID INC Limited (normally $2.99)
Play a math version of "Who Wants To Be Millionaire?" using Algebra, Arthmetic, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Probability and Logic Questions. There are over 300 questions (updates are free). https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-millionaire-pro-for-ipad/id418312449?mt=8
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*Disclaimer: I'm just passing on iPad app deals I had a chance to download, take a few minutes to mess with it and I found interesting. These apps may not apply to your student and/or may not be considered an Assistive Technology tool (An app that applies to your student's IEP goal(s) they are not making progress in despite the modifications in place).
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