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Build A Word Express - Practice spelling and learn letter sounds and names

Free - by @Reks

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Initial release Jun 30, 2011
Current version (1.1) Dec 22, 2011

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Updated on May 24, 2012

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109 ratings 3.5 *****
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Updated on May 24, 2012

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Description

Build A Word Express Application helps children as young as three learn how to spell by using either sounds of the letters (phonics) or names of the letters (spelling).
*focus is put on identifying and writing sounds
*words are sounded out or spelled out
*two modes: Practice and Quiz
*option between upper and lower case letters
*positive reinforcement lowers affective filters making learning a more enjoyable process
*child-friendly interface
*custom made features for special needs students

The underlying pedagogical methodology for this application is to teach children letters as well as to teach them how to combine letters into words. A child is offered either/both a visual prompt or/and audio prompt to “write” a word. The word is to be written by dragging appropriate letters one at a time in the designated slot in the correct order. Success is rewarded by a short fun game. The child is drawn into the world of dinosaurs. The task is to save the dinosaurs captured and taken up into the sky in magical balloons. By popping the balloons the child enables the ancient creatures to use their parachutes and land safely.

watch video: http://youtu.be/-__mVxHC8L4

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