Spellyfish Phonics A

Spellyfish Phonics A

Short A Words

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22 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 14, 2013
  • October 13, 2019

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This app offers an engaging underwater adventure to teach children phonics, letter sounds, and how to blend them into short words. It helps kids recognize uppercase and lowercase letters, understand word beginnings and endings, and learn to spell consonant-vowel-consonant words. Aligned with Common Core standards, it builds foundational reading and spelling skills.

Teaches phonics and letter sounds
Word blending and segmentation
Uppercase and lowercase letter recognition
Rhyming and word beginnings
Spelling CVC words with short 'A'
Phonics hint feature
Progress tracking
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What's New in Spellyfish Phonics A

1.7.0

October 13, 2019

Updated for iOS 13.1 Fixed screen layout issues on some newer iPhone models running iOS 13.1.

User reviews

Well done but way too limited

I bought this app thinking there would be way more levels to advance to. There are only a few short lists of very simple (3 letter) words. For a preschooler it would be ok but don't buy it for anyone older or fast learners.

Wonderful Short A Lessons

This is the perfect app for learning short A words in a very engaging, simple, and colorful format! Children will learn word families and vocabulary, and everything is saved for the individual child. The Spelly Fish character is wonderful!

Short i is out...just waiting for the rest!

I've been using this short a app with my reading intervention groups. I'm planning to buy the short i version which just came out. If the short i is as good as the short a, there's not doubt that I'll be buying the rest. Thank you!

Love this app for short a CVC words!

Not only are players asked to spell a word that is stated, that word is also used contextually to aid in identification. The word is sounded out as the player taps letters on the keyboard and there is opportunity to self-correct when a word is misspelled. The player doesn't have to wait for the context clue to spell the word which allows for self-pacing nor do they have to follow the order of lists; s/he can choose which list of words to work on. This is a great app for the price--hope they continue developing apps for other word families!
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Great beginning spelling app!

I love this app as a beginning spelling app. It has a nice little introduction and helps kids with CVC words! Thanks!

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FAQ

What age group is Spellyfish Phonics A designed for?

Spellyfish Phonics A is recommended for children aged 4-6 years old. It is particularly beneficial for kindergarten and first-grade students developing foundational reading and spelling skills.

What learning standards does Spellyfish Phonics A follow?

The app is aligned with the US Common Core State Standards for building foundational skills in reading for Kindergarten. It focuses on critical phonological and phonemic awareness skills.

Can Spellyfish Phonics A be used by multiple children?

Yes, Spellyfish Phonics A supports up to 40 user accounts, making it suitable for classroom or family learning environments. It also tracks each child's progress individually.

How does Spellyfish Phonics A help with spelling?

The app teaches children how to spell consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words containing the letter 'A' and the short /a/ sound, like 'cat' and 'sat'. It provides letter-by-letter feedback and supportive scaffolding.

Does Spellyfish Phonics A offer any special features for learning?

Yes, it includes a powerful phonics hint feature that breaks down words into individual phonemes and presents corresponding graphemes. It also offers contextually relevant spelling rules.

What kind of feedback does Spellyfish Phonics A provide?

Spellyfish Phonics A offers unique letter-by-letter feedback as the student spells each word. This system is designed to guarantee success and reinforce learning.

Is Spellyfish Phonics A available on multiple devices?

Spellyfish Phonics A is available for iPhone and iPad. It is designed to run on these iOS devices.

How often is Spellyfish Phonics A updated?

The app was last updated on October 13, 2019, with version 1.7.0. While updates are not frequent, the core educational content remains valuable for its target audience.