Great for early readers
I'm a first grade teacher with a daughter in kindergarten. I was looking for an app that would help her grow her phonics skills. By the time your kiddo gets to first grade they should be able to sound out CVC words. This app is great for 4 and 5 year olds and those 6 & 7 year olds who are struggling with reading. I like how there are different levels for your child's skill set to grow. For example one skill set shows the kids how to spell the words so they just drag the sounds to make the word. Another skill set is the word is read and the child has to sound it out. I also like how it's a child's voice that does the letter sound when the tile is touched. The graphics are great too and the drawings are too cute for words.
What I'm confused by is when your child spells the word wrong and they have to redo it the game doesn't recognize the correction and won't grab the tiles. So your child can't get the satisfaction of fixing the mistake. Also the short-o and short-u sound don't sound correct to me. It should be more pronounced for young ears to hear it and mimic it. I'd also like to see the word sounded and blended together once the child is done spelling it.
Overall as a teacher and a mom I approve of the app. It would get the fifth star if those things mentioned would be fixed. I'm pleased with my purchase and happy to support a fellow teacher's app. :)sjddisney
Developer Response
Thanks for your comment. We fixed the vowel sounds so that they are easier to hear and understand. It also now blends the word after they have spelled the word correctly. I'm so glad a fellow teacher is using the app. :)Thanks for new features
Thanks for adding sounds. Great game for all my kids now.EndureWell
Weird!
This app does not actually sound out the letters?? Is there a way for me to access that option or is that not what this app does?Bizzzymomof3
Developer Response
Sorry for the very late response to this. We have completely overhauled the sound, both the voice talent as well as the in-game cues.
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Version History of Sound It Out
3.6.1
March 29, 2020
Enhancements and improvements which include the following: > Improved navigation on the student management screens > Remove ability to repeatedly click the "next word" button within the game > Optimized support for iOS 13 > Updated database framework to latest version
More3.6
October 21, 2019
Added two new games: 1. Find all flashcards that match a word. 2. Find the flashcard that matches the picture.
More3.5
September 16, 2019
Two new enhancements: > Prevent successfully placed letter tiles from being moved to open slot when tapped. > Animate each word letter tile when word completed.
More3.4
March 11, 2019
Added ability to email results
3.3
March 5, 2019
Support for more iOS versions
3.2
February 16, 2019
Enhancements including the following: * Tapping letter tile will place it in first open letter of target word. Drag and drop still works also. * Autocapitalization of student names
More3.1
September 10, 2018
> Updated letter sounds when letter is featured or tapped
3.0
April 4, 2018
Biggest update since initial release: * Ability to play and track results for multiple students * Stores every student answer which can be reviewed in results
More2.0
January 26, 2017
> iOS compatibility > Fixed issue with retrying answer after incorrect answer > Better layout for navigation buttons
More1.3
December 17, 2014
> New voice for all words and letter sounds > Prevent game from inadvertently resetting > Better iPhone 6 support
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Description of Sound It Out
Sound It Out is a game that will help your child discover phonics. It was developed by a kindergarten teacher to promote beginning phonics. It has beginning, middle and ending sounds. It has a trace option as well as a spell option. There are two levels of play. One level for beginning spellers and the second level is for those that need an extra challenge.
Sound It Out uses CVC words (consonant, vowel, consonant) to promote letter sounds and spelling. It helps children use letters and their sounds to create words. Colorful pictures are provided to show the child which word they are sounding out, spelling or identifying.
You can add an unlimited number of students and every student answer is tracked and can be reviewed in results. Perfect for understanding progress and customizing learning plans for your child or student.
Download your copy today and let the fun begin!
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Sound It Out: FAQ
Is the Sound It Out app compatible with iPads?
Yes, Sound It Out is iPad-friendly.
Who built the Sound It Out app?
The Sound It Out app was created by I Teach Tiny Humans, LLC.
What is the minimum iOS version needed for Sound It Out to work?
The Sound It Out app currently supports iOS 13.0 or later.
What user rating does the app have?
The Sound It Out app has a consumer rating of 4.7 and gets a lot of positive feedback.
What genre is the Sound It Out app?
The App Category Of Sound It Out Is Education.
What is the recent version of Sound It Out?
3.6.1 is the newly released version of the Sound It Out app.
When did the new Sound It Out update happen?
The latest Sound It Out update was released on September 19, 2024.
When did Sound It Out first launch?
The Sound It Out app originally came out on February 5, 2023.
What content advisory rating does Sound It Out have?
Sound It Out doesn’t contain potentially objectionable material and is rated I Teach Tiny Humans, LLC.
What are the languages supported by the Sound It Out app?
Currently, Sound It Out supports English.
Is Sound It Out featured among Apple Arcade's game offerings?
Sorry, Sound It Out is not part of Apple Arcade.
Does Sound It Out contain in-app purchases?
Sorry, there are no in-app purchases available in Sound It Out.
Is Sound It Out designed for Apple Vision Pro integration?
Sorry, Sound It Out is not designed for integration with Apple Vision Pro.
Are ads featured prominently in Sound It Out?
No, ads are not featured prominently in Sound It Out.
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