(1) Wet, Dry, Try
From Handwriting Without Tears, Wet, Dry, Try is a faux chalk board slate that allows students to write and trace letters. For those who are learning to write via the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum, this app is the perfect way to apply that learning practice on-the-go. Maximize your kindergartener's screen time by giving them something productive to do on the iPad.
(2) Starfall ABCs
Learning your ABCs has never been so fun. With positive reinforcement, kids can interact with letters and phonics education. Each letter is shown to kids in upper case and lower case, then given a word that starts with that letter. The word is then put in context with pictures and sentences that are related to the words.
(3) Raz-Kids
This app gives kids access to eBooks and quizzes for over 400 leveled readers. The app will read the story to kids, lighting up each word as it's read - then kids have an opportunity to read the book for themselves. Afterwards, quizzes are taken to check up on reading comprehension. Kids are motivated to read more when they are awarded points for quizzes taken.
(4) Todo Math
A super cute app for K-2 students, focusing on addition, subtraction and number tracking. Because it is home to 19 multi-level games, children are motivated to motivated to zoom through the curriculum-based activities.
(5) News-O-Matic
While some people view this app as one big, long advertisement - there are definitely positive and engaging elements to News-O-Matic. Getting kids interested in current events has never been easy, but with this app, we have seen the most unsuspecting kids become interested in the world around them.
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