APP+SmackDown

APP Smack Down List of apps and websites suggested from APP Smack Down [|www.Grasshopperapps.com] website with list of apps made by grasshopper, includes list of apps that are free, list of descriptions and reviews of apps [|www.playtales.com] (formerly [|www.touchybooks.com]) website with lists of interactive books for ages 1-11, click on the bookshelf tab to see a list of books available [|www.kindergarten.com] website with apps based for children based on applied behavioral analysis (ABA), click on the “Our APPs” tab to link to iTunes to view their list of apps APPS List __IdiomsLite (free)__ __Chicktionary(free for 1st 100 games)__ __Baby Flash Cards (Free__) __ABC Pocket Phonics ($2.99)__ __Animoto (iPhone will work on iPad free teacher account)__
 * How do you use this app:** collect data, therapy session for middle school group or individual sessions to treat idiom weakness, good for speech language and learning disabilities may be too difficult for students with multiple needs
 * Why do you like the app?** : list of idioms in app are included, when the list is selected, it gives you the idiom, meaning and example
 * Favorite Features:** tests knowledge of idioms embedded in sentences for data tracking
 * How do you use the app?** as a game for the students to practice spelling/vocabulary
 * Why do you like the app?** keeps students engaged, clear pictures, entertaining and fun
 * Favorite Features**: 2 different modes of play speed play/long play
 * How do you use the app?** utilize for listening, assessment, game – students have fun while learning, listen and respond to words and pictures
 * Why do you like the app?** utilizes pictures and sounds, has several different categories (numbers, alphabet, body parts, animals, music)
 * Favorite Features:** 4 choices of pictures are given and if the wrong picture is selected the picture is eliminated, student still has opportunity to hear word again and make a choice until the correct picture is chosen; pictures have sounds
 * How do you use the app?** introduce sight words, letters and blends, has letter/sound matching activities
 * Why do you like the app?** teaches letter and sound recognition, app presents a sound and student chooses answer from a field of 3, also teaches handwriting skills
 * Favorite Features:** tracing letters – arrows display correct alignment, step-by-step writing directions, see/say and touch activities
 * How do you use the app?** visual story-telling, good for students with differing abilities
 * Why do you like the app?** template format in which students follow easy steps to build a video with or without text
 * Favorite Features:** stock audio/music options, not necessary to upload music

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