Top 21 Apps Similar to Smart Phonics Readers2
Sounds English: Learn to Read 2.11
Sounds English is a fun, award winning English readingprogrammeused by thousands of children across the world. Itaccelerateslearning to read English in just 15 minutes a day andteachesperfect pronunciation. An independent study, analysed bytheUniversity of Surrey, showed Sounds English to be nearlythreetimes more effective than standard programmes within a periodofonly 30 days. Parents and teachers have seensignificantimprovements in children’s’ literacy and pronunciationwithinweeks. Suitable for early readers with a reading age of 6-9and alllearners of English language wanting to learn goodEnglishpronunciation. · Easy, and fun to use · Children love theimaginaryworld of Lumos which builds creativity and engagement·Personalises each student's learning · Uses graphics, speechfilesand videos to ensure long term retention, andperfectpronunciation. · Employs clever algorithms to teach learnersonlywhat they need to know. · Allows learners to progress at theirownpace and carries on teaching until learning is secure.TopFeatures: · Complements all education programmes for use inschoolor home · Teaches readers to use and say 92 high-frequency‘writtensounds’ as they read unknown words. · Contains over 1800practicewords with learners constantly and discretely checkeduntillearning is secure. · Free trial. No in-game adverts ·Suitable forboth native and non-native speakers · Dyslexia friendlyfont used .Choice of American or British English accent In a schoolstudy inthe UK, students using Sounds English Phonics gained morethan 1year in reading age over a 30-day test period. “SoundsEnglishPhonics is an excellent product which was complementary toourexisting teaching programme. I would recommend the app as partof ateacher’s armoury and believe it is a very useful addition forallchildren learning to read, that can be used either at school orinthe home. ” Robert Eves, Grade 3 Teacher, St John’s GreenSchool,Essex My nephew's progress at school was not at the levelhisparents expected. My sister had purchased Zaprendo, that's howIwas first introduced. Watching Greg tonight I wasreallyfascinated. He was truly using a phonetic approach with thewords.I need to say again, more than ever that I am blown away byyourapproach." Susan Wells, Teacher and former Principal,NorthCarolina, USA Parents are also impressed with the engagementoftheir children in the programme and the ability of the programmetobuild a strong educational foundation. "Graphically it’sstunning.At 7 years old my daughter was struggling with herphonics. Thisapp has helped my daughter where other aids failed"Mark Folkard,UK Educational App Store, UK "This app has beenextremely wellproduced. It is clear to see from both the app itselfbut also viathe developer’s website as well as from the contentwithin the app.Unlike some literacy and phonic apps that claim thatthey do make adifference this developer has spent time undertakingresearch inschool settings to make sure their app not only meetsthe needs ofschools and the users but that it does have somebenefit. It is‘small’ aspects like this from a developer thatreally givesconfidence in an app when you are choosing between somany apps insuch a saturated market especially when school budgetsare tightand they are looking to maximise the resources that theydopurchase." Use our free in-house diagnostic test to see ifSoundsEnglish is suitable for your student/child. Email [email protected] for a copy, or with questions or forschoolpurchases.
Slice Fractions School Edition 1.00.01
Teachers! Get your students excited aboutmathwith this award-winning, problem solving game. Enjoyfeaturesspecifically designed to help you drive engaging mathactivities.IMPORTANT: THIS APP HAS THE SAME LEVELS AS SLICE FRACTIONS,BUTALSO INCLUDES A SET OF TOOLS FOR TEACHERS."The game sets itself apart from other apps because it hasbrokendown the foundational knowledge that students need tounderstand inorder to truly grasp what a fraction is. Teachingthose fundamentalswithout the interference of words, makes this aproduct that couldreach those students who have not understood theconcept offractions in traditional ways." -- Ruth O., Common SenseEducation -Graphite*** App Store Editors’ Choice & Best of 2014 ****** Children’s Technology Review Editor’s Choice ****** Winner of a Parents’ Choice Gold Award 2014 ****** Winner of the International Serious Play Awards Gold Medal2014****** Winner of the Indie Prize Showcase Awards for BestFamilyFriendly Game 2014 ***Students will enjoy:• Learning fraction concepts without words• Collecting funky hats• Solving over 90 innovative physics puzzles• Playing in a safe, digital environment. No ads orin-apppurchases.Teachers will benefit from:• An app co-created with researchers at a Canadianuniversity(UQAM)• A Teachers’ Guide covering all the content• A menu organized by concepts• Immediate access to all levels• A game aligned to Common Core State Standards: (2.G.A.2)(2.G.A.3)(3.NF.A.1) (3.NF.A.3) (4.NF.B.3)• An App Kickstart Guide at http://g.co/play/edukickstartThe game covers the following fraction concepts:• Part-whole partitioning• Numerator / Denominator notation• Equivalent fractions• Fraction ordering• Subtracting fractions from 1About UlulabUlulab is a studio that produces fun and pedagogically soundvideogames. We strive to ensure that these games are intuitive andwilllead to profound conceptual learning. We believe we can pushthelimits of game-based learning.Follow usWebsite: www.ululab.comTwitter: twitter.com/UlulabFacebook: www.facebook.com/UlulabNewsletter: www.ululab.com/newsletterYour feedback is much appreciated, so please feel free toprovidesuggestions for future updates. If something isn't workingas youwould expect, please contact us: www.ululab.com/contactPrivacy Policy: http://ululab.com/privacy-policy
