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Hands-On Math Hundreds Chart
...computers could give what he calls "artificially intelligent" feedback to students and he knew that computers could be far more engaging than the plastic games or photocopied worksheets common in classrooms. One of the programs he developed was the Hands-On Math Hundreds Chart, which helps students to see patterns...
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Special Needs App of the Day: iTouchiLearn Words
...teaches children about words through interactive word association games. Staytooned's...through interactive word association games. Staytooned's motto is "Edutaining...educational experience. Using dynamic games and songs, this app teaches vocabulary...arranging letters, and each spelling game also includes a picture. Additionally,...
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Special Needs App of the Day: Starfall ABCs
...animation accompanies each screen. The app also features mazes and puzzle games, and each vowel includes a song for learning the sounds. There is also an...motivator for children. For individuals with special needs, playing the games and perusing the screens will help reinforce the language skills they learn...
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Special Needs App of the Day: Montessori Counting Boards
...immerse your child in a dynamic and interactive counting learning experience with Montessori...Boards app includes five counting games in one app: Learn to count Learn to...how many numbers to include in each game. The app also includes a record feature,...answers do not interfere with the game play, so each child is allowed to try...
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Special Needs App of the Day: Lily's Picturebook
...American Sign Language (ASL) and simple, interactive games. The idea for this app, created...Language (ASL) and simple, interactive games. The idea for this app, created by...visual impairments might enjoy the game and learning about sign language and...and motivating. In addition to the games, the introduction to Braille and ASL...
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Special Needs App of the Day: Tap Times Tables
...repetition, Tap Times Tables is a fun and interactive game with scores and rewards. The...Times Tables is a fun and interactive game with scores and rewards. The app...to pop the bubble. Throughout the game, you hear lively music and affirmations...provides great feedback. The Challenge game gives you a times table question, but...
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Special Needs App of the Day: Cimo Spelling
Cimo Spelling, a $2.99 app featuring a penguin, teaches children sight words with interactive spelling games using phonics and repetition.
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Special Needs App of the Day: Marble Mixer
This app offers three games, all modern twists on the classic way to play marbles....fun and effective way to introduce children to game playing and strategy. In the Monster Picnic game,...game playing and strategy. In the Monster Picnic game, players must flick marbles into the monster's mouth...
Special Needs > Dyslexia
Lexercise for Dyslexia
...program. Lexercise is convenient, and sessions take place inside your home or wherever you have access to the Internet. The site also includes video games, which makes learning fun and motivating. It costs $125 a week or $395 a month, which is a relatively low cost for therapy. Students receive webcam...
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Special Needs App of the Day: Dexteria
...in place. The dots move around and it becomes increasingly difficult with each level, but it is a good exercise for improving dexterity. The pinching game involves pinching little crabs on the screen. As the levels go up, the crabs begin to move around and multiply if the user is not quick enough to grab...
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Special Needs App of the Day: Over in the Ocean
...counting and sing-along book come to life. As an interactive app for the iPad, children can poke and jiggle...animals, children are asked to play a counting game with them. The app also includes real-life images...music and ocean sounds. Learning is fun and interactive, and Over in the Ocean certainly exemplifies that...
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Special Needs App of the Day: A Present for Milo
...those not yet able to read. Children will get a kick out of over 80 tap-interactive objects within the story. It is a tale of a cat and mouse game, as Milo...tap-interactive objects within the story. It is a tale of a cat and mouse game, as Milo the cat chases the mischievous little mouse through the house,...