Cambugs Phonics

Cambugs Phonics

Price: 2.99$

iPhone + iPad

Overall Score: 95/100

version reviewed: 1.1

reviewed:


Best for: Teacher & parent tools, Attention & concentration, Early literacy

What it is/what you do with it: an app teaching phonics, developed in partnership with the University of Cambridge.

What you do with it: three modes of operation:

1. Sorting - say the sounds as they appear.
2. Learning - the child learns the sounds from the 'unknown' pile and repeats the known sounds.
3. Testing - the child is timed to see how quickly can he/she say each sound.
There is a simple rewards system (you get a virtual 'bug' for each sound learned).

What we liked: the concept. High educational value. Multiple student accounts with stats for each student's progress. Tutorial/help file for parents and educators.

What we didn't like: a bit complex to understand at first (the navigation could be easier). May offer too little incentive for kids (accustomed to apps with much more interaction).

Additional note: please note that this is a teacher/parent tool, not a standalone 'fun' app for a kid to play on his/her own.

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