➜ "It is clear this app was created by those that understand learning and for those of an appropriate age it is a must-have."- AppAdvice
➜ "This is great for first grade spelling practice. I like the fact that you can break the words down into the different lists and I really appreciate being able to add in my own words."-The iPhone Mom
➜ “repetition of audio prompt helps with hearing and remembering the word and sounds” – Tech&Learning
➜ “This app is also great for special education students who need modified lists. This app is highly engaging and wonderful for students.” – Instructional Technology Integration Partnership OHIO
➜ Recommended and downloaded by schools worldwide
➜ Contains over 700 words (Dolch's Sight Word List and more) +create your own list
➜ Featured and recognized by Apple in extra categories in iTunes

► create your own spelling-word lists (type in new word and record your voice)!
►700 existing spelling words separated in categories (word families): phonemic, and semantic
► HISTORY keeps track of child’s progress (customization per student possible)
► Share spelling lists to other iPads, iPhones …
► audio and/or visual prompt
► PROFESSIONAL narration or child’s narration
► optional Montessori-style color coding vowels and consonants
► upper or lower case letters
► three modes: Learn, Practice and Test (quiz)
► immediate sound feedback upon tapping correct/incorrect letter
► child proof SETTINGS button (press&hold)
► positive reinforcement lowers affective filters making learning a more engaging and enjoyable process
► focus on letter recognition, word recognition, as well as on word/letter association
► ACCESSIBILITY options for VISUALLY impaired and those struggling with fine motor skills
► option of custom made features for special needs students
► for PHONICS download our other spelling app: Build A Word - Easy Spelling With Phonics
► watch video: http://youtu.be/-__mVxHC8L4

Build A Word Application helps children as young as three learn how to spell. Children are motivated through positive reinforcement in the form of a fun balloon popping game (optional) offered after each successfully "written" word.

Advantage for Special Need Students:
* option of blank background helps children focus on letters only
* option to choose high-contrast background for visually impaired students
* answer method: drag&drop or simple tap
* big letter cards easy to spot
* no frustration: visual and audio prompts in the Learn Mode lead the child step by step through the correct spelling process
* correct spelling technique becomes salient since the app leads the child step by step through spelling allowing dragging one letter at a time in the correct order
* any number of redundant letters: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
* wrong letters become obvious with the help of immediate sound feedback heard after tapping the wrong letter
* repetition of audio prompt helps with hearing and remembering the word and letters

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.
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PRIVACY DISCLOSURE:
- Does NOT contain ads.
- Does NOT contain in-app purchases.
- Does NOT contain integration with social networks.
- Does NOT use analytics / data collection tools.
- Does include links to apps by @Reks in the iTunes App Store hidden in the settings section behind child-proof settings button (press and hold).
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