# Farm Academy

> Early language development app for toddlers focusing on farm vocabulary, size, and counting. (iPhone/iPad app by Virtual Speech Center Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farm-academy/id569921810 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Virtual Speech Center Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/455333785)
- Category: Education, Medical
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-10-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-18
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farm-academy/id569921810/reviews.md

## What is Farm Academy?

Farm Academy is a fun and colorful iPad and iPhone app that was created by a certified speech and language pathologist for younger children (18 months–3 years or up). It targets both receptive and expressive language skills and is based on language development research. 

Farm Academy teaches young children vocabulary related to the farm and also size and quantity concepts. Children will learn 16 farm animals, fruit and vegetables and they will learn number 1-5 and the difference between big and small. Children will first learn the vocabulary in the learn mode and practice them in the play mode. 

The app contains 8 different activity types in two different modes: 

Learn Mode (Here, children will learn particular vocabulary through modeling and repetition.)

1. Learn animals 
2. Learn food
3. Learn sizes (e.g., "Small dog")
4. Learn counting (e.g., "Five dogs")

Play Mode (Here, children will follow directions.)
1. Find animals (e.g., "Show me the pig.")
2. Feed animals (e.g., "Give the apple to the cow.")
3. Sizes (e.g., "Find the big duck.")
4. Counting (e.g., "Count all the animals.")

Farm Academy is easy to navigate and includes audio recordings, special sound effects, music, animations, and professional graphics. It also employs technology of randomization in the play mode so children do not simply memorize the words but demonstrate true understanding of the concepts and vocabulary. 

Background

Speech and language development begins before a child says his or her first word. Early adult-infant interactions in the forms of facial expressions, vocalizations, and physical contact trigger a domino effect of speech and language acquisition and progression. Children vary in their development of speech and language, but they follow a natural progression for mastering the skills of language.

- 18-month-old toddlers: follow simple commands, start to identify common objects, make requests, imitate single words, and have expressive vocabularies of approximately 20 words.

- 24-month-old toddlers: understand more commands, understand at least 300 words, point to pictures in books, name common objects, and have expressive vocabularies of approximately 100 words.

- 3-year-old toddlers: follow two-step directions, understand the concepts of big and small, can count to five, have receptive vocabularies of approximately 900 words, and have expressive vocabularies of approximately 250 words.

Children learn language and expand their vocabulary through listening, following directions, adult-labeling, imitating, and play. 

References:

Language Development: An Introduction, 8/E
Robert E. Owens, Jr., State University of New York, Geneseo

## Key features

- Vocabulary learning (animals, food)
- Size and quantity concepts
- Receptive and expressive language skills
- Interactive learn and play modes
- Randomized activities for true understanding
- Audio recordings and sound effects

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/farm-academy/id569921810/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No Sound

*2015-02-14*

No sound on this app.  Too bad, it looks cute. Waste of money.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2015-01-13*

This is a fun and engaging app. My young clients love playing it and ask to play each session.

### 4/5 — Very cute for little ones

*2014-10-13*

Love the app, very appealing to little ones.  Love that it tracks data, which is often hard to do with young clients who are all over the place.  Also like that data is collected and presented at any point that the task is finished.

### 4/5 — Fun and Motivational

*2012-12-17*

My student loved this app so much he was motivated for the FIRST time to use words to make a request unprompted! Great first app for little ones!  Maybe expand to other animal habitats ;). We love it!

### 3/5 — Farm academy

*2012-11-16*

Need to fix a bug . We can play a game with food . Please !!!!!!!!!!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Farm Academy

### What age group is Farm Academy for?

Farm Academy is designed for younger children aged 18 months to 3 years and older. It targets early language development stages.

### What specific skills does Farm Academy teach?

Farm Academy teaches receptive and expressive language skills, including farm-related vocabulary, size concepts (big/small), and counting from 1-5.

### How does Farm Academy help children learn?

The app uses a 'Learn Mode' for vocabulary acquisition through repetition and a 'Play Mode' where children follow directions to practice concepts, with randomization to ensure understanding.

### Is Farm Academy available on multiple devices?

Yes, Farm Academy is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible on various Apple mobile platforms.

### What is the cost of Farm Academy?

Farm Academy is a paid app, priced at $0.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements.

### How often is Farm Academy updated?

The app was last updated on August 20, 2015, to version 2.2. While updates have not been frequent recently, the core educational content remains valuable.

### Does Farm Academy have ads?

No, Farm Academy does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for children.

### What is the user rating for Farm Academy?

Farm Academy has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 1 review. This indicates a generally positive user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2015-08-20

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

- Fix problem with feed animals scene

### 2.1 — 2015-07-07

Bug fixes.

### 2.0 — 2015-04-08

- Bug fixes.

### 1.3 — 2013-07-14

- supports horizontal rotation
- "More Apps" button

### 1.2 — 2013-04-04

Fixed issue in the "Feed Animals" scene.

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