Build A Word Express - Practice spelling and learn letter sounds and names

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June 30, 2011
October 3, 2024
7.0+
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56.76MB
iPhone, iPad, iPod
English

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natasa gajic

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Version History of Build A Word Express

4.3

July 22, 2015

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. User Interface improvements, bug fixes.

4.2

January 17, 2015

User Interface improvements, bug fixes.

4.1

December 11, 2014

Five fun educational games added for students to practice spelling @Reks would like to thank all the teachers and parents for their support and helpful feedback. Making our apps work for every student is our top priority!

4.0

October 27, 2014

3.4

March 15, 2014

-Color-coding improvement -Minor bug fixes @Reks would like to thank all the teachers and parents for their support and helpful feedback. Making our apps work for every student is our top priority!

3.3

September 17, 2013

- hundreds of new spelling words added

3.2

April 8, 2013

- Bonus FREE apps in the SETTINGS - iOS 5.x bug fixes (record word and user avatar)

3.1

March 13, 2013

- option to create contractions in custom lists (don't, can't, I'm, you're) - option for longer narration in custom lists (e.g. record word + sentence or word + definition) @Reks thanks you for your constant support and great suggestions in making this spelling app such a great educational tool!

3.0

February 9, 2013

* Track progress for multiple students and share report * Added spelling lists: "Final silent 'e'" and "High use words 2nd grade"

2.5

January 28, 2013

@Reks listens to users’ suggestions and adds features: • Share spelling lists to other iPads, iPhones … • Share spelling lists to other Build A Word Spelling Apps by @Reks and Classroom Spelling App • History keeps record of test results for individual students • Undo button in Quiz Mode • Customizable number of questions in quiz mode • Retina backgrounds A huge THANK YOU to all the teachers/professionals/parents who helped shape this update. @Reks appreciates your support!!

Description of Build A Word Express

**Top 30 Favorite Free Apps at http://www.smartappsforkids.com **Good App of the Day at http://www.smartappsforkids.com **Dolch's Sight Word List and more +create your own SPELLING lists** *** Option: Spelling Lists vs. Phonics Spelling Lists *** ► custom-made spelling-word lists (type in the new word and record your voice)! ► SHARE custom spelling lists to other iPads, iPhones... using e-mail, Google Drive, or DropBox ► Built-In Phonics Lists focusing on word families ► Built-In Spelling Lists focusing on Long Vowels, Short Vowels, …, Dolch’s Word Lists (Primer, …) ► HISTORY keeps track of student’s progress (customization per student possible) ►audio and/or visual prompt ► PROFESSIONAL narration or child’s narration ► 5 educational GAMES in addition to three modes: Learn, Practice and Test (quiz) ► upper or lower case letters ► optional Montessori-style color coding of vowels and consonants ► immediate sound feedback heard upon tapping the correct/incorrect letter ► positive reinforcement lowers affective filters making learning a more engaging and enjoyable process ► ACCESSIBILITY options to for VISUALLY impaired and those struggling with fine motor skills ► optional custom made features for special needs students ► child proof SETTINGS button Build A Word Spelling Express helps students as young as three learn how to spell. Students 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 using blank background helps children focus on letters only * option to choose high-contrast background for visually impaired * option to choose answer method: drag&drop or simple tap * the letters are easy to spot due to big letter cards * no frustration since visual and audio prompts in the Learn Mode lead the child step by step through the correct spelling process *the right 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 * choose 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 with hearing and remembering the word and letters

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