Apps for Education
While working in schools, I frequently get asked about what apps are good for use with kids with disabilities or kids with autism. Here are some free ones I have found. There are many more out there that you can purchase. There are many more ut there that you can
Apps for Literacy
Mad Libs - The classic fill-in-the-blank activity. On iTunes.
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Tap and Learn - Learning to spell. Available on iTunes.
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Electric Company Wordball - A game to teach reading and spelling.
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Simplex Spelling Lite - Designed to improve spelling and reading skills in a fun and interactive way. On iTunes.
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Toontastic - Writing and storytelling app. On iTunes.
Professor Garfield - Fact or Opinion from the cartoon Garfield. On iTunes.
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ABA Flash Cards - Emotions - An app for helping kids identify and learn emotions. On iTunes. More from Kindergarten.com
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Apps for Maths and Science
Science Glossary - Easy to use, extensive science glossary. From http://www.visionlearning.com to support their online learning. On iTunes.
NLConcepts Autism: Sort & Categorize - Learn to sort and categorize. On iTunes.
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Classify It! - Easy to navigate. Kids start by choosing a level: easy, intermediate, or advanced. Within each main level are 10 levels of play plus a challenge level, and kids have to unlock one before moving on to the next. For grades 4-8. On Android. On iTunes.
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Apps for Technology
Tiny Tap - A free DIY app creation platform for making your own interactive games. On Android. On iTunes.
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Shadow Puppet Edu - Students can create video slideshows, adding their own narration and text. Videos can be up to 30 minutes long and can include up to 100 images, free for classroom use. For grades 2-5. On iTunes.
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Websites with Links to Apps (Not Necessarily Free Apps)
PBS Kids Apps - Many different apps to match to the TV shows.
Eric Sailors - Speech Language Pathologist. Website links for iPhone, iPad.
Appitic - A great website with many links to apps.
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Reading Rockets Website - Offers many different apps regarding literacy.
Call Scotland - Website with links to apps. The site states for Dyslexia, but links for autism can be found.
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