# See and Learn Vocabulary 1 — Teach first words

> Structured program to teach young children 60 first words with visual aids and activities. (iPhone/iPad app by Down Syndrome Education Enterprises C.I.C..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/see-and-learn-vocabulary-1/id1078001188 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Down Syndrome Education Enterprises C.I.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/860586873)
- Category: Education, Medical
- Price: $29.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-02-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/see-and-learn-vocabulary-1/id1078001188/reviews.md

## What is See and Learn Vocabulary 1?

See and Learn Vocabulary 1 provides activities and step-by-step guidance to help parents and educators teach young children to understand and say 60 common first words. It is the first step in See and Learn Language and Reading – a structured teaching program designed to teach children with Down syndrome to talk and to read.

See and Learn Vocabulary 1 includes 48 pictures, together with a detailed guide and record sheets. The pictures provide visual support for teaching spoken language. New words are introduced steadily and taught through a sequence of 4 simple looking, matching, selecting and naming activities.

The vocabulary taught in See and Learn Vocabulary is selected from the words most commonly learned first by most children. Pictures in the app can be personalized to be more meaningful for individual children (for example, personal pictures of mommy and daddy). The activities are intended to supplement natural, everyday opportunities to learn language with the additional support most children with Down syndrome need to learn to communicate.

See and Learn Vocabulary 1 is designed and supported by internationally recognized experts to meet the specific learning needs of children with Down syndrome and is consistent with current scientific understanding of the children's needs and effective interventions.

When to start

See and Learn Vocabulary 1 is designed for children who are ready to learn their first words. They should be showing an understanding of objects and what they do, and may be attempting to communicate by babbling or using simple gestures.

Many children with Down syndrome will be ready to start these activities from about 18 months of age.

See and Learn Vocabulary 1 can also be used with older children who are not yet saying all of these words - even if they understand some of them.

Activities

• Looking at Pictures - begins to teach the meaning of new words and to pay attention and engage in a learning activity for short periods of time
• Matching Pictures - encourages your child to look more closely at pictures introduced in the first activity, and to learn to distinguish between them
• Selecting Pictures - learning to understand the spoken words by linking them with the correct pictures
• Naming Pictures - encourages your child to practice saying the correct words for pictures

Features

• Simple and uncluttered screens avoid distractions and help children focus on the information presented and learning goals
• Clear pictures provide visual representation of words
• Pictures can be personalized to be specific to the child (for example, mommy, daddy, dog, cat)
• Activities designed to reduce language and working memory demands
• Optional voice prompts
• Comprehensive guide providing step-by-step guidance and instructions
• Record forms included for printing and tracking your child's progress
• Ideal for use at home and in the classroom

See and Learn Language and Reading

See and Learn Vocabulary 1 is the first step in the See and Learn Language and Reading teaching program.

See and Learn Vocabulary 1 teaches the vocabulary needed to start to learn to read, understand and say the two key word phrases taught in See and Learn Phrases 1. Children who have completed See and Learn Vocabulary 1 are also ready to move on to learn a further 60 early in words See and Learn Vocabulary 2.

## Key features

- Structured teaching program
- Visual support for spoken language
- Personalizable pictures
- Four learning activities (looking, matching, selecting, naming)
- Simple, uncluttered screens
- Progress tracking record forms
- Comprehensive step-by-step guide

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/see-and-learn-vocabulary-1/id1078001188/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Doesn't save state

*2017-07-15*

This app is designed to be used with babies from about 6 months.  I've been using it with my 2 year old and am finding it extremely frustrating.  She likes to press the buttons and cards on the screen, which is great. However, every session, she manages to swipe the screen, therefore switching to another app/home screen.  When we go back, we are returned to the start page or settings page and our place in the activity is lost forever so we have to start again.  We haven't made it through the matching activity yet.

It is a simple but nice looking app but could be much better implemented without too much effort.

Having to print and manually record the activities undertaken seems like another poor decision, given it's an app!

Very expensive app for what it is.

**Developer response:** We are investigating not ending the activity when the app is dismissed.

In the meantime, you can (if needed) use the Guided Access feature to limit access to a single app: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202612

We agree that collecting records automatically would be a great feature and are planning to implement this.

## Frequently asked questions about See and Learn Vocabulary 1

### What is See and Learn Vocabulary 1?

See and Learn Vocabulary 1 is an educational app designed to help young children, particularly those with Down syndrome, learn to understand and say 60 common first words through a structured program of activities and visual aids.

### What is the learning methodology used in See and Learn Vocabulary 1?

The app employs a structured approach with four simple activities: looking at pictures to learn meaning, matching pictures to distinguish them, selecting pictures to link spoken words with correct images, and naming pictures to practice pronunciation.

### Can I track my child's progress with See and Learn Vocabulary 1?

Yes, the app includes printable record forms that allow parents and educators to track the child's progress throughout the learning activities.

### What age is See and Learn Vocabulary 1 suitable for?

See and Learn Vocabulary 1 is designed for children ready to learn their first words, typically from around 18 months of age, and can also be used with older children who are still developing these words.

### Can the pictures in See and Learn Vocabulary 1 be personalized?

Yes, the pictures in the app can be personalized to be more meaningful for individual children, such as using personal photos of family members or pets.

### Is See and Learn Vocabulary 1 available on multiple devices?

Based on the provided data, See and Learn Vocabulary 1 is currently supported on iPads.

### How often is See and Learn Vocabulary 1 updated?

The app was last updated on November 13, 2025, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements and content additions.

### Does See and Learn Vocabulary 1 have ads?

No, See and Learn Vocabulary 1 does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted learning experience for children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.78 — 2025-11-13

• iPadOS 26.1 support
• Bug fixes

### 1.77 — 2025-11-03

• iPadOS 18.1 support
• Bug fixes

### 1.75 — 2025-09-25

• iPadOS 26.0 support

### 1.73 — 2024-11-19

• iPadOS 18.1 support

### 1.72 — 2024-10-30

• General improvements, minor bug fixes and iOS 18.0 support

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