Free app reads to students, teaches phonics, and encourages them to create based on what they've learned.

How I Use It

My favorite part of the app, and my childrens' as well, are the creation features (drawing and sound recording). My kids love to learn about a sound pattern and then record themselves making the sound. They hear a poem and then are directed to create a drawing related to it using a digital paint palette and stamps. This requires they think beyond the basic answer and extend their learning in a fun way. All created work can be saved to the bulletin board for later access. This digital record could be useful evidence to a classroom teacher or parent. This app could be fun and helpful for students in speech and language programs or students learning English, especially because of the sound recording feature. My older child can now help my younger child navigate the app and help him with the concepts taught. It's accessible and fun for families or small group work in classrooms.