There’s an app for that.pptx

There’s an
APP
for
that
Top Ten Best Apps for 1st graders!
SammyJo Chumley
EDT 6200

APP #1
EPIC
READING
Epic is a huge digital library that
gives children’s access to
thousands of books and builds
reading confidence
LINK:
https://play.google.com/store/ap
ps/details?id=com.getepic.Epic&
pcampaignid=web_share
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Does Epic Reading provide student
feedback?
No, It’s a reading app and isn’t performance
based
What kind of higher learning skills does the
app encourage?
Students can listen to different books which
could increase vocabulary
Ease of use? Is it intuitive? how? Very easy and fun to use!
What kind of privacy does it offer? Data is not collected therefore very safe
Can students launch and navigate within
the app independently?
Yes!
Are the skills reinforced connected to your
curriculum standards/student outcomes?
Yes! Reading is fun and this app encourages
reading and increases vocabulary
Does the app provide easy to follow and
comprehensive instructions? provide
details
When you log on, it is very easy to navigate
and pick which book you want to have read to
you!
Why did this app make the top 10? It is fun, engaging, and ultimately is very
beneficial for students!!

APP #2
THINK
ROLLS
Think rolls is a problem solving
and logic game that works to
develop reasoning skills
LINK:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thinkr
olls-1-puzzles-for-kids/id917176209
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Does Think Rolls provide student feedback? Yes! Students know when they don't get the puzzle
correct and are forced to start over
What kind of higher learning skills does the app encourage? The app requires the student to think harder, and
problem solve more with every level.
Ease of use? Is it intuitive? how? App is easily navigated, but because it requires
problem solving skills the students might need a
little assistance at first understanding the logic
behind the game
What kind of privacy does it offer? Does not collect data
Can students launch and navigate within the app
independently?
Yes!
Are the skills reinforced connected to your curriculum
standards/student outcomes?
Problem solving and reasoning is a life skill that
every student needs. Forcing our brains to think
through situations and use logic is very important
to all classroom practices
Does the app provide easy to follow and comprehensive
instructions? provide details
Yes, but since its a logic game, the students might
need assistance at first to understand the end goal
Why did this app make the top 10? It is fun, increases reasoning skills and is different
than a lot of the apps. Students love it!

APP #3
Moose Math
Moose Math engages kids in a
mathematical adventure and
teaches counting, addition,
subtraction, sorting, geometry and
more
LINK:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d
etails?id=com.duckduckmoosedesig
n.km&pcampaignid=web_share
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Does Moose Math provide student feedback? Yes! It tells students when they get questions
wrong or right as well as progression through
levels.
What kind of higher learning skills does the app encourage? The student will advance at his/her own level, and
can be challenged if ready
Ease of use? Is it intuitive? how? Very easy to use and user friendly
What kind of privacy does it offer? Data is stored but not shared with any third parties
independently?
Yes!
Yes! The app reinforces standards that are taught
in the classroom while making math fun and
exciting!
Yes! Very detailed and walks you though standards
to know what to pick and how to use.
Why did this app make the top 10? Fun, user friendly, and kids love

APP #4
Prodigy
Math
App where kids can practice
standards-aligned skills in Math and
English as they play fun, adaptive
learning games
LINK:
https://sso.prodigygame.com/
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Does Prodigy Math provide student feedback? Yes, it tracks student progress on a dashboard as
they progress through the levels
What kind of higher learning skills does the app encourage? Since its a progression-based app, the students
will progress their own pace as they complete
levels.
Ease of use? Is it intuitive? how? Very easy to use and user friendly
What kind of privacy does it offer? The free version collects no information from the
user therefore it is 100% safe. Users who pay for
the app will have information collected and
possibly shared.
independently?
Yes!
Yes, it makes math fun and increases confidence
in math skills
Yes! Very easy and detailed to show how it is used.
Why did this app make the top 10? Kids love it, Teachers and parents love the results

APP #5 Khan
Academy
Khan Academy allows students to
work at their own pace on extra
practice on classroom curriculum
skills
LINK:
https://www.khanacademy.org/
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Does Khan Academy provide student feedback? Yes once students complete the questions it tells
them if they got them correct or not.
What kind of higher learning skills does the app encourage? The app works to increase test scores on various
topics therefore it stays in grade level. Since
content is available in all subjects' students are
likely to learn higher learning skills.
Ease of use? Is it intuitive? how? Yes! It is easy to set up, and easy to use!
What kind of privacy does it offer? Khan Academy doesn't collect any information on
students, so it is completely private.
independently?
Yes!
Repetition is key so this app is useful for repetition
practice and will help increase test scores.
Yes! Very easy and detailed.
Why did this app make the top 10? App is known to help boost test scores and
knowledge of necessary comprehension

APP #6
Duolingo
ABS
Duolingo is an app used to teach
language and grammar skills
LINK:
https://abc.duolingo.com/
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Does Duolingo ACS provide student feedback? Yes The students get rewarded with certificates
and prizes as they progress through the levels.
What kind of higher learning skills does the app encourage? As you progress through the levels, the language
and grammar skills get harder so the app will
progress with the student.
Ease of use? Is it intuitive? how? Yes! The app is super easy to use and gives great
directions
What kind of privacy does it offer? Duolingo does not collect data.
independently?
Yes!
In 1st grade, langauge skills are so important so
anything to develop their language skills futher is
useful
Yes! Very easy and detailed.
Why did this app make the top 10? I haven't used it in the classroom but other teacher
who have seemed to recommend it!

APP #7 Cool
Math
Cool Math is great for many uses.
Individual or as rotations in a math
center. There is a million different
ways to use it.
LINK:
https://www.coolmath4kids.com/
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Does Khan Academy provide student feedback? Yes! The app uses phrases like "no way dude"
when a student guesses incorrectly
What kind of higher learning skills does the app encourage? The app has everything from beginner math to
more advanced math practice.
Ease of use? Is it intuitive? how? The app is easy but since there is so many choices
of things to do, it is trial and error to find what is
best for your students
What kind of privacy does it offer? Cool math doesn't collect data.
independently?
Yes!
Yes! You can have students work on the exact
skills you are working on in the classroom and you
can even set time limits if you are working on
speed.
Yes, and no. I think once into a game it is easy to
navigate but without instructions, the app can be
overwhelming and not know where to go.
Why did this app make the top 10? My 1st graders loved it and gave it a thumbs up!

APP #8
Teach your
monster to
read
This app teaches and covers
everything from letters, to letter
sounds, and sentences
LINK:
https://www.teachyourmonster.org/a
ccount/users/sign_in
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Does teach your monster to read provide student feedback? Yes by telling them it was wrong or correct and by
rewarding them when getting it correct.
What kind of higher learning skills does the app encourage? The app starts at letters and sounds, and then
moves on to words and evenutally sentences
Ease of use? Is it intuitive? how? Yes, it leads you through with no confusion
What kind of privacy does it offer? Each kid has their own profile that has to be logged
into with a password. Therefore, information is
secure for the student and is not shared with third
parties.
independently?
Yes!
Yes! In 1st grade we are working on phonics,
sounds, new words, and of course sentence
structure.
Yes, the game leads you through the steps to tell
you what to do.
Why did this app make the top 10? It is fun, the kids love playing it, and they are
learning!

APP #9
CamBugs
This app Letter Sounds teaches
children the initial phonemes (letter
sounds) which are the first step on
their journey to become fluent,
confident readers.
LINK:
Cambugs 3: First Words on the
App Store (apple.com)
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Does Cambugs provide student feedback? Yes, when children learn a new word, they are
rewarded with Cambugs.
What kind of higher learning skills does the app encourage? The app encourages learning new words and have
three different progressions. Words, sounds, and
phonics.
Ease of use? Is it intuitive? how? Yes, it leads you through with no confusion
What kind of privacy does it offer? Does not collect data.
independently?
Yes!
Yes! Developing vocabulary, and phonics is huge
for 1st graders to aid in becoming confident fluent
readers!
Yes, the game leads you through the steps to tell
you what to do.
Why did this app make the top 10? It is a great learning tool for young readers!

APP #10
Reading.com
This app aids in helping children to
read and develop a love for reading
at an early age!!
LINK:
https://play.google.com/store/
apps/details?id=teaching_co
m.reading_com&pcampaignid
=web_share
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Does Reading.com provide student feedback? Yes, on the dashboard it shows how much you
have read etc..
What kind of higher learning skills does the app encourage? The app encourages interactive storytime, phonics
lessons, and reinforcement games.
Ease of use? Is it intuitive? how? Yes, it provides step by step instructions
What kind of privacy does it offer? Does not collect data.
independently?
Yes!
Yes! Developing vocabulary, and phonics is huge
for 1st graders to aid in becoming confident fluent
readers!
Yes, it gives you step by step instructions for each
activity.
Why did this app make the top 10? It is a great learning tool for young readers to do in
the classroom or with their parents!

Thank you, and I hope you
can use some of these apps in
the classroom!
SammyJo Chumley

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