The Sight Word Adventure: Practice for spelling tests

The Sight Word Adventure is one out of several apps developed by the Seven Academy, a company dedicated to designing exciting, educational apps for children.  Smart Apps for Kids awarded this app their coveted Top Pick status because it’s “by far the best sight word app I’ve seen.”  So what sets this app apart from other methods […]

Yum-Yum Letters: new handwriting app

Many developers have been designing apps to encourage handwriting development.  A newer example of such an app is Yum-Yum Letters by Kindermatica Ltd.  If you’re wanting a fun app to teach your kiddo how to write his/her letters, check out Yum-Yum Letters! Yum-Yum Letters features cute characters like a plump caterpillar or cheery snowflake which help […]

Tool Factory’s Switch Software Bundle

Tool Factory is a leader in innovative educational technology with a mission to “improve US education by providing superior educational software, hardware, staff development options, and a selection of special education products.”  One product provided on their website is their Switch Software Bundle. The Switch Software Bundle is one of several products within their category: Interactive […]

Top 7+ Assistive Technologies of 2015!

With good ol’ Saint Nick paying a visit in just over a week, many of us are busy wrapping gifts and planning our holiday events.  The month of December has just flown by–as has each month of 2015! With the new year coming oh-so-soon, I always like to write a post reflecting on the top assistive technologies of the […]

7 Google extensions & apps for learning disabilities

Several students with learning disabilities are able to complete their work along with their peers, the only difference is they may need tools to help them complete certain tasks.  In several posts, I’ve written about different smartphone and tablet apps that may benefit these students.  However, completing studious tasks (e.g. word processing, reading, etc.) tends to be easier […]

Alphabetics: multisensory app for those with dyslexia

Learning the alphabet can be challenging for several individuals, especially those with special needs.  Fortunately there are several apps available that may help said individuals learn the alphabet.  ForDyslexia is a startup company with a mission to help “schools, tutors, and parents of children with dyslexia access effective teaching tools at a price they can afford.” […]