Overall Score: 87/100
version reviewed: 1.0
reviewed:
Please note that the overall score and ratings refer to the full version of the app!
What it is/what you do with it: letter writing/spelling practice with friendly monsters/Halloween theme.
3 activities:
- letter forming/tracing (lowercase, uppercase and 2 types of cursive)
- dot-2-dot puzzle activity
- word building
Trace the letter then solve a simple dot-2-dot puzzle to unveil a monster whose name starts with the given letter (or - depending on the mode - spell out the name).
What we liked: good set of activities for letter tracing practice. Lowercase/uppercase/cursive formats included. Fun, kid friendly monster characters. Ease of use. Visual clues for both letter tracing and dot-2-dot activity. Multiple student accounts.
What we didn't like: we wish there was was some sort of progress tracking.
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Overall Score: 84/100
version reviewed: 1.0.1
reviewed:
What it is and what you do with it: animated alphabet flashcards with tracing activity.
Trace a letter to discover the animal whose name starts with the given letter.
What we liked: the concept. Funny animations illustrating each letter/animal. Good for introducing the alphabet to younger kids and for hand-eye coordination practice. Ease of use. Sound backgrounds and sounds. No ads or other distracting features.
What we didn't like: only uppercase letters.
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