Alphabetic code apps contain only words with short vowel sounds spelled with one vowel letter.The author would like to thank members of an expert panel for taking the time to test-drive the apps: Matthew (2½), Ava (3), Kera (4), Danielle (5), and Bobbi (71). ) She, the children, and their parents and grandparents provided useful feedback to the author.Following the adult industry’s long tradition of calendar girls and monthly playmates, they’ve named the first Miss Face Time, Charlotte Stokely.

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These combinations are best left for later instruction.

For mobile apps, both accurate content and professional design (intuitive and motivating, yet free of unnecessary distractions) are essential for young children, particularly those with dyslexia and/or ADHD. To help parents and educators make an informed decision, this review includes only apps with the most accurate content with professional designs.

The apps that follow are listed in order of relative difficulty, progressing from basic to more sophisticated skills. Cheesman’s App Chat: Don’t Miss These Award-Winning Apps for Vocabulary and Comprehension (October 2015) Dr.

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