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On this page, you can find information about recommended iPad apps that will enhance student learning. In the left column, you will find video and reading materials. In the middle, you will find highly-interactive apps, and in the right column, you will find math apps. If you click on the icons, you will be directed you to the Apple website with more details. Most of the apps are free, but some have more features if you make in-app purchases. Several are also available on iPhones in addition to iPads. I hope this is helpful. Please feel free to send feedback and/or other suggestions.
Khan AcademyKhan Academy contains tons of educational videos on many subjects. Most importantly, they have math videos targeted at every grade level (starting at kindergarten) for extra support.  khan Academy on iTunes |
Dragon Dictation
Dragon Dictation allows students to speak and records their voice in text format. This is wonderful for students who struggle with writing as it helps them dictate their ideas and then provide them the opportunity to edit the text.
 Dragon Dictation on iTunes |
Number Bond Blasters
Number Bond Blasters is a great way for students to build their number sense as they use the concept of decomposing numbers. It covers all operations and lets students practice as well as take a speed quiz.
 Number Bond Blasters on iTunes |
BrainPop
BrainPop is a favorite among many students for its educational videos on many subjects featuring Moby, the robot and Tim, his friend. With the app, you can see the featured video of the day, but you can pay for a subscription to access all of them. BrainPop Jr and BrainPOP Espanol are also available.
 BrainPop on iTunes |
Vocabulary and Spelling City
Spelling City is a wonderful way to help students view vocabulary and spelling words. They simply type them in, and then the app provides them with a variety of quizzes to test them.
 Spelling City on iTunes |
Sushi Monster
Somewhat similar to Number Bond Blasters, Sushi Monster is a way for students to practice fact fluency in addition and multiplication. It is a game format that allows students to unlock levels as they are successful.
 Sushi Monster on iTunes |
Tween Tribune
Tween Tribune contains daily news articles written at a level for students to understand. You can get TweenTribune Junior for grades K-4, or Tween Tribune for students in grades 5-8. If teachers sign their classes up, they can leave comments and take quizzes.
 Tween Tribune on iTunes |
Flashcards
Instead of handwriting flashcards on index cards, you can create your own set on this app. Although commonly used for vocabulary words, you can base the flashcards on any content. It's easy to use and is a great tool for studying.
 Flashcards on iTunes |
Speakaboos
Best for younger students, this app features books, read-along videos, and educational songs. It's format is very appealing and is enjoyable to experience. Although there are many features available for free, there are also are in-app costs if you'd like to increase the library size.
 Speakaboos on iTunes |
Grammar Dragon
Unfortunately this is a paid app, but it targets learning standards. In a game format, students have to identify parts of speech and can work at different grade levels.
 Grammar Dragon on iTunes |
Todo Math
Todo Math is best for kindergarten to second grade students. It contains many activities within the mathematical strands for practice.
 Todo Math on iTunes |
Read Me Stories
The Read Me Stories app already includes sample books but adds a different one each day. The text highlights as it reads aloud.
 Read Me Stories on iTunes |
7 Little Words for Kids
This app received Honorable Mention for Best Educational Game in the 2011 Best App Ever Awards, so it's worth its price! There is an regular version, but this one is made for kids because it has easier puzzles.
 7 Little Words for Kids on iTunes |
Tap and Flash
This app was created by an Evergreen School District parent! It is a great way for students to practice automaticity and memorization within all four math operations. It also includes flash cards for U.S. Capitals and vocabulary words.
 Tap and Flash on iTunes |
Sono Flex
For students learning English, this app is very helpful. It turns symbols into clear speech and provides students with vocabulary words they use on a daily basis.
 Sono Flex on iTunes |
Splash Math
There are different apps for each grade level for Splash Math, or you can obtain the whole package. The app download is free, however, it only includes a preview. In order to access the full version, you do need to pay for it. It provides wonderful exercises for kids practicing important skills.
 Splash Math on iTunes |
iTooch
Based on Common Core standards, iTooch provides questions for ELA and Math across grade levels for students to practice in a nice interface. In-app purchases allow you to access even more questions.
 iTooch on iTunes |
Animator
Animator gives students the opportunity to easily create their own flip books. It's easy to use and includes many tools for young artists.
 Animator on iTunes |
Puppet Pals 2
This fun app allows students to select from a variety of locations and characters to create little shows. They can add their own voices and pictures to make them come alive.
 Puppet Pals 2 on iTunes |
Virtual Manipulatives
Virtual Manipulatives helps students understand concepts of fractions, decimals, and percents and how they relate using visual tools. It also provides a work space for students to use.
 Virtual Manipulatives on iTunes |
Book Creator Free
There is a paid version of Book Creator, but this free version still enables students to use text, photos, and recorded sound to create their own stories and then export them. They can also use freehand to draw and write.
 Book Creator on iTunes |
Tangrams
There are many Tangrams apps available. This particular app is free (though the in-app purchase option includes even more puzzles.) It displays best on the iPhone ,but definitely works on the iPad. It's the classic puzzle game using 7 shaped pieces.
 Tangrams on iTunes |
