Build A Word Express - Practice spelling and learn letter sounds and names for iOS

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By @Reks

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**Top 30 Favorite Free Apps at http://www.smartappsforkids.com**Good App of the Day at http://www.smartappsforkids.com **Dolch's Sight Word List and more +create your own SPELLING lists***** Option: Spelling Lists vs. Phonics Spelling Lists *** custom-made spelling-word lists (type in the new word and record your voice)! SHARE custom spelling lists to other iPads, iPhones... using e-mail, Google Drive, or DropBox Built-In Phonics Lists focusing on word families Built-In Spelling Lists focusing on Long Vowels, Short Vowels, , Dolchs Word Lists (Primer, ) HISTORY keeps track of students progress (customization per student possible)audio and/or visual prompt PROFESSIONAL narration or childs narration 5 educational GAMES in addition to three modes: Learn, Practice and Test (quiz) upper or lower case letters optional Montessori-style color coding of vowels and consonants immediate sound feedback heard upon tapping the correct/incorrect letter positive reinforcement lowers affective filters making learning a more engaging and enjoyable process ACCESSIBILITY options to for VISUALLY impaired and those struggling with fine motor skills optional custom made features for special needs students child proof SETTINGS buttonBuild A Word Spelling Express helps children as young as three learn how to spell. Children are motivated through positive reinforcement in the form of a fun balloon popping game (optional) offered after each successfully "written" word. Advantage for Special Need Students: * option of using blank background helps children focus on letters only * option to choose high-contrast background for visually impaired* option to choose answer method: drag&drop or simple tap * the letters are easy to spot due to big letter cards * no frustration since visual and audio prompts in the Learn Mode lead the child step by step through the correct spelling process *the right spelling technique becomes salient since the app leads the child step by step through spelling allowing dragging one letter at a time in the correct order * choose any number of redundant letters: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5* wrong letters become obvious with the help of immediate sound feedback heard after tapping the wrong letter * repetition of audio prompt helps with hearing and remembering the word and letters @Reks (aka AtReks) Apps are designed in compliance with Childrens Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA).