Cost: $4.99 1st Grade
Splash Math is a fun and innovative way to practice math. With 13 chapters covering over 185 math skills and an endless supply of problems, it is by far the most comprehensive math workbook in the app store.
Cost: Free Primary, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Math game that involves higher level thinking. Students have to construct an equation with the result equal to the target number. The student or team rolls 5 dice by shaking the device. Then the values are used to construct an equation with the given end result.
Cost: Free Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
This app is the digital version of magnetic letters (free version includes 26 magnets that can be used more than once).
Cost: $2.99 Primary, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
ABCDESK is an innovative alphabet and ABC book. It lets teachers and parents create and share learning opportunities for children, helping them to develop their reading and writing skills. Adults can set difficulty levels, add new words, and exchange lessons and resources. Lessons can be downloaded from abcdesk.net and lessons can be created and shared with friends.
Cost: Free For all grade levels
This app works as good as the web-based version.
Cost: $3.99 Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Did you ever find the boy in every page of Animalia? Well, start looking again because he's just found a whole new set of hiding places! Animalia for iPad is here, better than ever, to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of this classic book.
Animalia for iPad features every illustration in beautiful detail, with six separate ways to explore and play:
GRAEME READS
A read-through of the alliterations by the author, with different animations on every page.
EXPLORE ANIMALIA
Zoom in and find over 150 items scattered through the artwork - learn their names and hear what they sound like.
GO GET GRAEME
Play against the clock - easy, medium or hard. Once you find Graeme, he pops up, waves and heads off to hide again. But next time you look he's hiding somewhere else! Over 150 hiding places.
WHAT IN THE WORLD...?
The most challenging game (provided you can resist tapping for clues). Figure out what the mystery shape is, then go find it in the artwork for maximum points. Complete all 26 pages to reveal the secret sequence of letters and claim your reward.
BUTTERFLY BUILDER
Work out the mystery word to bring the butterfly to life, then head off after it to find the correct object in the pages of the book!
ANNIVERSARY GAME
Find the hidden butterfly star on every page!
Other features include:
Interactive animal-sound board
High resolution, zoomable illustrations
Fun, responsive sounds for every interaction
Animated reward download (set it as wallpaper)
Cost: Free For all grade levels
Students can create a video presentation using music, voice, video, and photos. This app works the same as the online computer version. Presentations can be shared via email or saved on camera roll.
Cost: $0.99 Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
Kids match words that share the same beginning sound. Children just "grab" fun picture balls and drop them into correct spots on the board.
Cost: $3.99 Primary, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
Start reading with phonics-based interactive games and reading. Children can advance on to next level as they improve.
Lite version is free but has a limited number of sentences.
Cost: Free Pre-K, Primary, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
An iPad app that is a learning-to-read platform for children. This version comes with two free books. Additional books are $ .99. The books all have "tap any word" functionality allowing children to tap words they find challenging and hear them read aloud to them.
These mobile apps are apps used by teachers around the state for instruction and education. Each app has been put under its appropriate levels and content areas, and can be filtered using the links below.