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Explore essential language arts apps designed for early elementary classrooms at San Domenico School. With a 1:1 student-to-iPad ratio, these tools facilitate effective learning and practicing of spelling and sight words. Key apps include Spellboard, Simplex Spelling, Word Bingo, and Montessori Crosswords, offering interactive quizzes, personalized spelling lists, and fun games to enhance student engagement. Teachers can easily track student progress while providing diverse learning experiences. Empower your students with technology that makes language arts exciting!
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Language Arts Apps for Early Elementary Classrooms Haley Carman
San DomenicoSchool • Located in Central California • Tuition is required • Boarding or day school option • iLearning • Student to iPad ratio – 1:1
Integrated iLearning • First grade teacher • At San Domenico School • Came up with a few apps to help with Language Arts teaching and learning
Spellboard • Teacher uploads spelling lists • Students practice lists in different forms • Word search • Crossword puzzle • Taking the quiz • Teacher can record words for students to listen to • Results show in a “history” section “This app has the potential to be a must-have app for teachers.”
Simplex Spelling • Less of a game • More like instruction • Kids choose spelling patterns to practice • ue words • th words • Provides introduction for students
Word Bingo • Provides sight words on different levels • Kindergarten – Third grade • Students log in • Ability to practice sight words or play Bingo game • Pro • Teacher can track students’ progress • Con • Allows Kindergarteners to select Third grade level
Montessori Crosswords • General spelling practice • Includes crossword feature • Students have to identify overlapping letters • Students can also focus on different sounds or spelling patterns
Campbellsville Elementary • Lexia • Students have their own account • Teachers can track progress • Feels like a game to students • Focuses on vowels, silent letters, etc. • Listen then spell • Kids LOVE this time every day
Many different options • Teach same subject many different ways • Different than listening to teacher • Fun for students to “play a game” during school • Students enjoy “beating” levels
Reference • http://ilearning.sandomenico.org/2012/05/language-arts-apps-for-early-elementary.html