Squeebles Flip Multiplication vs PhonicsSpace

The Squeebles are back, helping you learn your times tables in a unique new way, in Flip Multiplication, an app designed and developed in conjunction with UK head teacher Ian Wilson and St. Margaret's Lee Primary School in London. Discover how to simplify the process of learning times tables by encouraging children to "flip" the question if they aren't sure of the answer straight away. They may know that 7 x 5 equals 35, but when faced with 5 x 7, they struggle. By understanding that those two questions are asking the same thing, children can move forward quickly with not only learning their times tables, but also understanding how multiplication works, cutting the number of tables they have to "learn" almost in half. This app can be used as a standalone method for learning tables or in conjunction with the more traditional method of learning the tables in their "sets". The tables are split into six, manageable, colour-coded levels, each one progressively slightly more challenging than the last. To pass a level, your child must not only answer all the included tables correctly in practice, but also prove they know them in a timed test. Questions from previous levels are also included in tests so that they aren't forgotten as progress is made through the app. A tables grid that shows the levels and each child's progress through them is available for reference and a "Flip" button for each question gives children the chance to see how flipping a table works. If they don't know the answer straight away, they can flip the question and see if that helps them. A great reward system and fun mini-game keeps children motivated, with 35 completely new Squeebles characters to collect as they work their way through the app. The mini game provides a welcome "brain break" but can only be used if enough work has been done in the educational part of the app. Parents and teachers can customise the app so the pass mark and required time for each level is set on an individual per-child basis and full reporting of progress is available for each child. An unlimited number of children can be registered with the app. As with all our apps, there are no in-app purchases, no adverts and no links to the internet of any kind. If you have any feedback on any of our apps or would like to suggest new features, then please e-mail us at info@keystagefun.co.uk Happy Squeebling!!!!

PhonicsSpace is an interactive phonics app designed to help children build strong reading skills through playful learning and engaging adventures. It's ideal for preschoolers, early elementary students, and children learning English as a second language. Parents, teachers, and tutors will find it a valuable tool for developing phonics and reading skills both at home and in the classroom. In this app, your child will learn to recognize and build words using phonics. With 994 words to practice, they’ll explore CVC words, blends, digraphs with short vowels, long vowels, other vowel teams, and bossy r sounds. The app helps children hear, identify, and apply the different sounds that distinguish one word from another in English. Since written language works like a code, understanding how individual letters sound and combine empowers children to decode and read words independently. Two Ways to Learn in PhonicsSpace: 1. Learn to Read: This learning mode teaches children to sound out beginning sounds, vowels, and ending sounds. With step-by-step practice, they blend these sounds to read real words, build confidence, and improve both reading and writing skills. 2. Reading Game: This game mode lets children practice reading words out loud using speech recognition. As they help Spencer, a friendly space explorer, complete missions and search for a new planet to call home, they build confidence and reinforce their reading skills through fun, interactive play. Extra Features: • Set fun reading goals by choosing how many words to read within a set time. • Allow kids to skip challenging words or get guidance by sounding out beginning sounds, vowels, and ending sounds if needed. • Enable on-screen word recognition for added support. • Enjoy focused learning in a safe, ad-free environment with minimal distractions. • All words are professionally recorded by voice talent for clear and engaging pronunciation. Questions or feedback? Contact us at playsmart.kids@gmail.com.