First Sight Words Professional

First Sight Words Professional

Learn Dolch List Sight Words

20 ratings
13 reviews
$9.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 5, 2012
  • March 27, 2023

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This app helps children develop essential reading skills by teaching over 300 common English sight words. It uses engaging visuals and sounds, along with customizable word lists, to support learning from pre-K through 3rd grade.

Teaches over 300 Dolch List sight words
MINSPEAK® icons for clear visual learning
Customizable word and category management
Supports pre-K through 3rd grade vocabulary
Develops fine motor control and letter recognition
Phonics or letter name options
Choice of font styles and capitalization
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What's New in First Sight Words Professional

8.2

March 27, 2023

Bug fixes and performance improvements

User reviews

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Good for kids that struggle with speech they are able to start spelling the out the words eventually esp if they are struggling to say it.

But with word pronunciation and spelling has been a great help. I like how you can move the tiles onto word that seems very effective and fun for the my little kid and also beable to tap the word over and over which helps him to beable to say it.

I Also agree with other reviews comments.

but I would say it’s far from a let down because he is starting to spell the words he struggles to say.
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All words
Pre primer
Primer
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Nouns

Response from developer

Thank you for your review. The app has all the word lists you have requested.

Extremely basic, Confusing graphics

This is an extremely basic program and could have been designed better to promote spelling. Students are presented with correctly spelled word at the top of the page and scrambled letter tiles which they drag and drop onto the word. So it’s better for letter recognition than a child learning how to sound out syllables and improve their spelling. Also, the illustrations are extremely plain and oftentimes confusing. For example, the word WERE is illustrated by a watch, a plus symbol, the letter “S”, and an arrow. We had no idea what this meant. There were quite a few images that were very awkward and caused my students to get hung up on the indecipherable art or the strangeness of the art, like a soldier removing a giant snail from a cookie jar for the word TAKE. This would be fine as a free app to use once or twice with a pre-schooler interested in playing with letters, but we didn’t find it worth the $10 price at all, and regret the purchase.
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Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. Most early reading apps focus on simple words that are easy to picture: words like "ball", "cat", and "dog". First Sight Words focuses on core vocabulary: over 300 of the words that are most commonly spoke. These words are essential to our thinking and learning, but they can often be abstract and very difficult to capture with an image. How do you draw a picture of "how"? What's a good picture of "the", "any", "from", or "why"? First Sight Words uses licensed Minspeak icons for all of its images. These same images are used in some of the most advanced and widely adopted assistive communication systems in the world. At first glance it isn't always obvious how the pictures relate to the words, but they do relate. Most importantly they are effective. We're sorry that you're unhappy with First Sight Words. We'd encourage you to give it a second chance with your child or children. If you still don't like you, can request a refund from the App Store. If you'd like to contact Learning Touch directly, we'd be happy to give you a promotional code for a free copy of one of our other apps that has simpler, more easily pictured words.

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FAQ

What is First Sight Words Professional?

First Sight Words Professional is an educational app designed to help children learn essential sight words. It focuses on the Dolch Word List, offering over 300 common words with interactive features to build reading fluency.

What age range is First Sight Words Professional for?

The app is suitable for children aged 4 and up, covering vocabulary from pre-K through 3rd grade. It aims to build a strong foundation for early language and reading skills.

How does First Sight Words Professional teach sight words?

It pairs each sight word with a MINSPEAK® icon, a clear graphic designed by experts. The app also offers interactive elements, beautiful illustrations, and entertaining sounds to make learning engaging.

Can I customize the words my child learns?

Yes, First Sight Words Professional features word management that allows you to choose which sight words are included in each list. You can focus on specific word lengths or letter combinations, and hide distracting words.

What learning options does First Sight Words Professional offer?

The app provides options for phonics or letter names, uppercase, lowercase, or capitalized words, and the ability to spell words slowly or quickly. Users can also choose between serif or sans-serif fonts.

Is First Sight Words Professional available on multiple devices?

Yes, First Sight Words Professional is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for learning on the go or at home.

How often is First Sight Words Professional updated?

The app was last updated on March 27, 2023, indicating ongoing support and potential for new features or improvements. Its latest version is 8.2.

What do educators think of First Sight Words Professional?

Educators have praised earlier versions for their fun and interactive approach to teaching letters and words. They highlight the app's ability to support learning with great illustrations and encourage exploration.