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  Build A Word - Easy Spelling - Learn to Spell Sight Words, Long Vowel and Short Vowel Words - Educational App

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➜ "It is clear this app was created by those that understand learning and for those of an appropriate age it is a must-have."- AppAdvice
➜ "This is great for first grade spelling practice. I like the fact that you can break the words down into the different lists and I really appreciate being able to add in my own words."-The iPhone Mom
➜ “repetition of audio prompt helps with hearing and remembering the word and sounds” – Tech&Learning
➜ “This app is also great for special education students who need modified lists. This app is highly engaging and wonderful for students.” – Instructional Technology Integration Partnership OHIO
➜ Recommended and downloaded by schools worldwide
➜ Contains over 700 words (Dolch's Sight Word List and more) +create your own list
➜ Featured and recognized by Apple in extra categories in iTunes

► create your own spelling-word lists (type in new word and record your voice)!
►700 existing spelling words separated in categories (word families): phonemic, and semantic
► HISTORY keeps track of child’s progress (customization per student possible)
► Share spelling lists to other iPads, iPhones …
► audio and/or visual prompt
► PROFESSIONAL narration or child’s narration
► optional Montessori-style color coding vowels and consonants
► upper or lower case letters
► three modes: Learn, Practice and Test (quiz)
► immediate sound feedback upon tapping correct/incorrect letter
► child proof SETTINGS button (press&hold)
► positive reinforcement lowers affective filters making learning a more engaging and enjoyable process
► focus on letter recognition, word recognition, as well as on word/letter association
► ACCESSIBILITY options for VISUALLY impaired and those struggling with fine motor skills
► option of custom made features for special needs students
► for PHONICS download our other spelling app: Build A Word - Easy Spelling With Phonics
► watch video: http://youtu.be/-__mVxHC8L4

Build A Word Application helps children as young as three learn how to spell. Children are motivated through positive reinforcement in the form of a fun balloon popping game (optional) offered after each successfully "written" word.

Advantage for Special Need Students:
* option of blank background helps children focus on letters only
* option to choose high-contrast background for visually impaired students
* answer method: drag&drop or simple tap
* big letter cards easy to spot
* no frustration: visual and audio prompts in the Learn Mode lead the child step by step through the correct spelling process
* correct spelling technique becomes salient since the app leads the child step by step through spelling allowing dragging one letter at a time in the correct order
* any number of redundant letters: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
* wrong letters become obvious with the help of immediate sound feedback heard after tapping the wrong letter
* repetition of audio prompt helps w