Description
Special Words from Special iApps is an app that gets children to match words, pictures and sounds. It comes with 96 commonly used words. The words have been translated into over 20 languages including English, French, Spanish and Italian. Parents can add their own words, pictures and sounds and many settings can be personalised (such as speed and number of cards) to suit each child’s needs.
Designed for Special Educational Needs, the app uses a clear and uncluttered design for children who can become overwhelmed, overstimulated or easily distracted. It is also suitable for young children without SEN.
What our testers said
“Ooh this is fun.” – Boy aged 5
“Look mum, I can do it.” – Girl aged 7
What our experts think
Special Words is a lovely simple app, which is ideal for teaching children with SEN and young children new words and encouraging their speech. Matching words, pictures and sounds also encourages picture recognition, and matching skills. Our little testers really enjoyed playing the app, especially the praise when they got the answer right!
Parents loved that they could customise the app with their own words, pictures and sounds; this means that the app can be used to support sight words being learned in school. The language can easily be changed, making this app a great way for children to learn foreign languages too.
Skills developed
– The simple layout is great for children who become easily distracted
– Highly customisable to suit every child’s needs
– Practises language and matching skill
