I used the kindergarten
ELA standard for English language arts.
20. Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of
print. [RF.K.1]
a.
Follow words from left to right, top to bottom, and page by page. [RF.K.1a]
b.
Recognize that spoken words are represented in written language by specific
sequences of letters. [RF.K.1b]
c.
Understand that words are separated by spaces in print. [RF.K.1c]
d.
Recognize and name all uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
[RF.K.1d]
App #1 Brain Pop Jr.
Cost: Requires
yearly subscription $85/yearly
Device
compatibility: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android, Kindle fire
What the app
does: It assist in the instruction of learning how to write as well as allows
students to be assessed on the learning objective provided through age
appropriate video.
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a credible source as it is reviewed and used by teachers and educational
professionals.
App #2 Starfall
learn to read
Cost: Free
Age group: 6-8
years old
What the app
does: It helps enhance literacy by focusing
on phonemic awareness and/or phonics skills with videos and activities.
This website is
a credible source as it is reviewed and used by teachers and educational
professionals.
App
#3 Epic!
Cost: Free to
try- $7.99/month after the free trail
Age Group: 2-12
Device Compatibility
– iPhone, iPod touch, Android, chrome book
What the app
does: Allows students to read book, which
can be read aloud, and watch videos in any genre that is found interesting.
This website is
a credible source as it is reviewed and used by teachers and educational
professionals.
My Favorite App
is Epic. As parent this app really made reading more interesting for my youngest
daughter and the subscription also gave me access to genres that my older
children where interest in. In the classroom this app can also be used to differentiate
instruction because it give the option of reading out loud or independent
study. Most of the books available on the apps can be used for the student in accelerated
reading.
Constance, I couldn't agree more with your review of the Epic! app. I love that the app is so user friendly, especially for little ones. I think the access to literature, that the app provides, is its most valuable aspect. During this school shut down, my students were able to have books to read when all the libraries were closed. Most of my students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and have very few books in their home. They do, however, have tablets with internet access to use the Epic! app. What a treasure Epic is for all children!
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