Apps for Summer Learning

Our list of hi-tech apps will help keep your kids learning all summer long.


General:
BrainPop
WeetWoo (1.99)
KahnApp (free)

Science:
Simple Physics (1.29)
Dummy Defense
PocketZoo (3.99)

Geography:
Barefoot Atlas (7.99)
Stack the States (1.99)
Geocaching free +

Math –
Splash Math – Free-9.99
Motion Math (Hungry Fish,
Zoom, Wings)
00s Board (1.99)

Language Arts

Reading:
StoryLines (free)
ScribblePress (free)
POW Strip Designer (2.99) to create stories.
Scholastic Reading Timer

ereaders are great for slow, disabled, or resistant readers. Audio-
based and read aloud. Many times the text is highlighted as it is being
spoken by the narrator. These should be chosen based on child’s reading
level and area of interest. Check out wegivebooks.org .
Back in Time
Timo and the Magical Picture Book
3.99
Bartleby’s Book of Buttons Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (.99-
2.99)
he Three Little Pigs 5.99

Vocabulary:
Word Girl Word Hunt ;
Martha Speaks

Bookworm

Spelling:
Word Wizard
Montessori Crosswords
RocketSpeller (free)

Not sure which apps are right for your child? Check out these sources to
help determine just how effective, age appropriate and well-designed apps
are: Common Sense
Media
and Children’s
Technology Review



Libbi Malmborg, M.S. CCC-SLP
Childrens-slc.org /
801.810.9145
Libbi is a speech-language pathologist and founder of the Children’s
Synergistic Learning Collaborative

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