Appy Friday!
I can’t believe it’s December already! I actually had a little time to do reviews today, which is pretty exciting! Heads up there was not a lot of apps for elementary level beyond the set of math apps by McGraw-Hill (which has gone free several times in the past). Instead I did a review of a teacher tool. I also wanted to pass on a link for those who are not aware of some of the new accessibility features that come with iOS 10. Enjoy!
Have a great weekend!
Betsy
Reviews
Early Childhood
Intro to Colors, by Montessorium by Montessorium, LLC
Normally $ 4.99
This app works on introducing colors through matching and receptive identification. It reminds me of the color activity in Early Learning Suite software we have in our instructional resource center where it starts with labeling (this is blue, this is red, etc). It’s easy to use and developmentally appropriate!
Elementary
*Nothing exciting to review today
Middle-High
Chemical Elements and Periodic Table: Symbols Quiz by Andrey Solovyev
Normally $0.99
*Also free on Google Play, see android section for link
I am reviewing the app mostly to warn you! It’s a simple quiz app where you have to identify elements on the periodic table. It has multiple choice, spelling the elements, flashcards, timed game, etc. The games are fine. When you finish a set it will open up to a mini game that involves shooting soldiers, including blood! It also has ads (which you can spend $0.99 to remove). Some parents maybe okay with their children using the app with shooting game at the end (games can be motivating!), but I would probably not use this app in the classroom.
Teacher Tool
Trivit by Wouter Devriendt
Normally $0.99
This is a quick and easy tally app. You set up and name each category (prompts, incorrect, etc.) and then open it and tap to make tally marks. I would not have students use this because when you add a category it puts in a sample that you change. The first one I got was “days out of prison”, others are cups of coffee, etc. There isn’t a way to email data, so you would need to use screen shots. I also recommend putting the date on each category so you can track data over time.
Always Free, Always Awesome
Math Drills Lite by Instant Interactive
*full version is $1.99
Simple and easy app to drill math facts. You can select addition, subtraction, multiplication and division either individually or mix them up. There is customization available for example you can change the number of problems, select manipulative models and assistance (number line, blocks, hints) and you can change the arrangement from vertical, horizontal or mixed. What I don’t like is there isn’t a way to to have the problem read to you, even if you use the speak screen feature on the iPad.
Also free today!
EARLY CHILDHOOD
MarcoPolo Arctic by MarcoPolo Learning, Inc.
Normally $2.99
*Also free on Google Play, see Android section for link
Panda Hotel - Educational Games - Puzzle by BABYBUS
Normally $1.99
*Also free on Google play, see Android section for link
Jelly 8 by Yellephant Co., Ltd.
Normally $1.99
*Also free on Google play, see Android section for link
Beginning Sounds - Endless Phonics Reader by Innovative Mobile Apps
Normally $1.99
ELECTRONIC STORYBOOKS/INTERACTIVE BOOKS
My Monster Mayhem Kids Bedtime Story & Best Ebook by Digital Leaf
Normally $2.99
*Also on Google Play, but not free today
Picked-On Poindexter by Mary Ellen Panaccione
Normally $1.99
*Also on Google Play, but not free today
Mr Frog the Neighbours Dog by Wales Interactive Ltd.
Normally $0.99
*Also free on Google play, see Android section for link
Duck, Dog & Bear Go to Africa by TaleSpring LLC
Normally $1.99
Nelly & Tayle: Book One by Kuakomekiki
Normally $2.99
Nelly & Tayle: Book Two by Kuakomekiki
Normally $2.99
SPEECH & LANGUAGE
Me & My Choices – Play and learn to express your preferences, for kids with Autism and other Special Needs by C.E.T - THE CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Normally $4.99
Language Skill Builder - Central Place for the Special Needs ABA Training by Pawel Maczewski
Normally $4.99
Fun With Directions HD Lite by Hamaguchi Apps for Speech, Language & Auditory Development
Normally $0.99
SENSORY
Relax Rain by Brighten Studios
Normally $1.99
MATH
Math Heroes 1: Basic Fun Math for Kids by Yogome, Inc
Normally $6.99
CALC Swift - Calculator with Style by QApps LLC
Normally $0.99
Fomcal by NOBORU IMAI
Normally $0.99
FlowPlus: Add. Subtract. Enter the Flow. by Connor Duggan
Normally $3.99
*A WHOLE SET FROM EVERYDAY MATH IS ON SALE! ALL NORMALLY $1.99
Everyday Mathematics® Divisibility Dash™ by McGraw-Hill School Education Group
Everyday Mathematics® Tric-Trac™ by McGraw-Hill School Education Group
Everyday Mathematics® Name That Number™ by McGraw-Hill School Education Group
Everyday Mathematics® Monster Squeeze™ by McGraw-Hill School Education Group
Everyday Mathematics® Equivalent Fractions™ by McGraw-Hill School Education Group
Everyday Mathematics® Baseball Multiplication™ 1–6 Facts by McGraw-Hill School Education Group
Everyday Mathematics® Beat the Computer™ Multiplication by McGraw-Hill School Education Group
Everyday Mathematics® Addition Top It by McGraw-Hill School Education Group
Everyday Mathematics® Baseball Multiplication™ 1-12 Facts by McGraw-Hill School Education Group
TASK RELATED
BusyCal - Calendar, Reminders & To Dos by BusyCal LLC
Normally $2.99
Willed Calendar - Task,Plan,Time manager by Li Jingyu
Normally $4.99
Tomatodo - To-Do List & Pomodoro by Ming Zhou
Normally $0.99
Timenotes by Manufactura
Normally $0.99
Eazy Reminder by JETAN Dev
Normally $0.99
TEACHER/THERAPIST TOOLS
TutoTod — Easy Crafts for Kids by TutoTod d.o.o.
Normally $2.99
ANDROID: GOOGLE PLAY AND AMAZON UNDERGROUND
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Panda Hotel by Baby’s
MarcoPolo Arctic by MarcoPolo learning
Jelly 8 by Yellephant
Baby’s first app by BubbalooDigital
Normally $1.13
Learn the Animals Full by Jabir Ali
Normally $0.99
Learn the Birds Full by JabirAli
Normally $0.99
Fruits and Vegetables Full by Jabir Ali
Normally $0.99
Own My Puzzles and Counting by Owl Clubhouse
Normally $1.49
LANGUAGE ARTS
Endless Reader by Originator
INTERACTIVE BOOKS
Mr Frog the neighbors dog by Wales Interactive
SCIENCE
Chemical Elements by Andrey Solovjev
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