App Name/Publisher: abcPocketPhonics: letter sounds & writing + first words/Published by Apps in My Pocket Ltd.
Description: Phonics application that targets letter sounds for the 20 letters of the alphabet and letter diagraphs. Application demonstrates proper letter formation. Children can trace letters to practice their letter formation.
Therapy Use: Therapists can use this app to target the following skills: literacy, phonemic awareness, letter identification, sound symbol relationships, diagraphs, letter formation, blending, decoding and spelling.
App Benefits/Likes: App allows option to customize for individual children. App provides practice with both upper and lower case letters. The app provides a cursive writing option. The app has an option to turn on/off feedback for accuracy of letter formation. In addition to targeting letter formation, the app targets decoding of early words.
Cautions: Children with fine motor needs may become frustrated unless the formation accuracy is turned off.
App Summary
Skill(s) Targeted
Literacy
Fine motor planning
Fine motor control
Letter formation
Age/Grade Levels Targeted
Preschool
Kindergarten
Early Elementary (Grades 1 – 3)
How to Activate
Swipe
Hold and drag
Type of Device
iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Cost
$2.99
Would you recommend this app?
Yes
Hyperlink
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/abc-pocketphonics-letter-sounds/id299342927?mt=8
Reviewed by
Deb Tomarakos, M.A. CCC/SLP
Review Date
7/25/2011
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