IPAD Apps
Click on the pictures to read more information or purchase apps. Many of them have already been used by your child in class.
Language Arts
| An app with lots of games and practice tests, all using the spelling words from class. (Free) |
| Create your own book! This app allows you to enter pictures, draw pictures, record your voice and create a link to share. (Free) |
| This is a great free app for brainstorming ideas for writing pieces! (Free)
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| An interactive reader stopwatch that keeps track of minutes read throughout the day, week, and year. It also gives a list of recommended books. Perfect for your 20 minute a night homework! (Free) |
| Scholastic has offered a child and parent friendly reading library app for the ipad. Stories can be interactive and parent directed. There are many features added including the built in dictionary, games, and separate bookshelves for each child. Download it and get the first 5 books free! (Free) |
Math
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A great math app that covers the different math strands. A different app is available for each grade level. Students earn points for prizes which creates great motivation. Parents can also be sent a weekly email report. |
| Earn money to buy parts for a rocket by answering math questions correctly. This app is really engaging! (Free) |
| Battle agains the Angry Tomato and his robot army. Weapons are earned by answering math questions correctly. (Free) |
| This is a fun app that helps practice mental addition and subtraction. There are many different levels with varying levels of difficulty. (Free) |
| Practice telling time up to the nearest minute as well as the passage of time. This is a very difficult math concept for students to hold on to, but an important one. Why not play a game to make it more interesting. (Free version and paid version available) |
| This great app gives students more practice counting money as well as giving back change. Money is another one of those difficult concepts to grasp, but playing games makes it a whole lot easier! (Free) |
| Involves both numeracy and literacy and is tons of fun to play. Each person creates an avatar and can play against others in their class or others around the world. Parents and teacher are sent reports about the child's progress. (Free) |
Extras
| Use this free app to keep your child focused during homework. The idea of the amount of time is clear with the moving sand timer. (Free) *Paid Version has no ads* |
