Rocket Speller
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $0.99 | Little Big Thinkers Inc. | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
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* Libby Curran (2012 People Magazine Teacher of the Year) on iKidApps - "If you are looking for an app that will help your children learn their ABCs and improve their spelling, and that is as entertaining as it is educational, try Rocket Speller."
*Smart Apps for Kids - "a TERRIFIC free app…"
*Best Apps For Kids - "This is one of the best free educational apps I have found that is not only a great value, but provides tons of fun."
*The iPhone Mom - "Rocket Speller helps develop and strengthen spelling and fine motor skills in young children, it is packed full of educational value in a fun environment …"
*Kids App Reviews - "You won’t be disappointed with this high quality app …"
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Kids join Zip the alien on an out-of-this-world spelling adventure to build a fancy new rocket. Now with 5 levels of difficulty, kids spell words to fuel his spaceship and help him choose the rocket pieces he needs. Once they have built their custom rocket ship, kids steer it through space to collect stars in an entertaining mini-game.
LEVELS:
1: 3-6 letter words. Place letters in any order. Audible and visual hints.
2: 3-10 letter words. Order required. Audible and visual hints.
3: 3-4 letter words. Order required. Audible hints. Adaptive assistance.
4: 5-6 letter words. Correct order required. Adaptive assistance only.
5: 7-10 letter words. Correct order required. Adaptive assistance only.
“What are audible hints?”
Players can touch a letter to hear its name or sound.
“What are visual hints?”
In the early levels (1 & 2), players see where specific letters should be placed.
“What is Adaptive Assistance?”
Smart technology that recognizes when a player is struggling and assistance is provided.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Learn to spell words in a way that is fun, interactive and promotes self-initiated skill progression
- Develop awareness of how letters combine to form words
- Develop awareness of left to right order
- Promote letter recognition
- Reinforce knowledge of letter names
- Enhance vocabulary
FEATURES
- Kid-friendly interface
- Balances skill development with play, making learning fun
- 5 levels of difficulty engage children at different stages of development
- 140 simple and complex words to enhance vocabulary
- Words are different every time you play
- Choose upper or lower-case letters
- Hundreds of possible rocket combinations
- Interactive alien (touch Zip on the spelling pages and see what he does!)
- High quality production standards
* Note: words are pronounced with a North American accent.
PRIVACY AND EXTERNAL LINKS
We believe it’s important to inform you about the app you are downloading. This app:
- contains a secured (triple-tap required) Parents/Educators section with a few links retained for your convenience.
- tracks usage data using a highly-reputable service called Flurry Analytics. All data is aggregated and completely anonymous. Understanding how the app is used helps us to improve and refine the user experience. If you would like additional information, please contact us and we’ll be happy to answer your questions. You may opt-out by visiting www.flurry.com/resources/privacy.html.
- Has NO push notifications
- Has NO in-app purchases
- Has NO third party ads
- Has NO social media links
Little Big Thinkers is a member of Parents with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.
Reviews
Okay app
asankari
The levels get way to easy and boring.but it is still nice from time to time.i might recommend it for four or five year olds. My seven year old daughter is getting bored of it.but overall I would not recommend it
Good...but missing customization
fsdtech
I think this is an engaging app. I would like it a lot better if you could add your own words.
The Best Spelling App. Period.
DjoubertJr
Cannot believe I've how much my 4-year old has learned. Thank you! Please make apps for other subjects. I will buy them!
Great concept
Mama HodgePodge
We have many phonics games, but this game keeps even my three year old engaged. I love that she is not only learning letter names (and sounds via the phonics games) but also proper ordering of letters and reading left to right. I also have a four and six year old, but oddly it is my three year old who enjoys this game the most. I would love to see more games by this company as this one is very well put together.
Awesome app
Mom2scboys
My son loves this. He has special needs and this makes learning so much easier!
Awesome game!!
Kid approved JTJ
This game is fantastic!!! Today was my first time sitting with my four yr old as he played. This educational game actually kept his attention. He knows his alphabet already, but this is great reinforcement (he gets his b, d and n,h mixed up) this game may help with his recognition. Definitely can't complain...he actually asked to play again after he completed the first level. Compared to other educational games on the iPad this is the first time he's EVER asked to play again! Great app!
Way fun!
Yisteroo
This spelling game has been a hit with my first grader. He has played this game for hours and doesn't seem to get tired of it. Creating your own rocket and trying to catch stars is an added bonus to practicing spelling. I played it to see how to and to see if it is a game I want my fourth grade students to play. It was enjoyable for me, too! Can't wait to use it at school.
Outstanding
DKinYork
Progressive instruction. Well designed. My grandson actually learned how to spell with this app. Highly recommended.
Great game!!
Homeschooling mom of 2 boys
My 4 year old and 7 year old both enjoy this game. Level 1 is perfect for my 4 year old and my 7 year old is challenged but has fun on level 4. The graphics are great, and both boys love the little alien's voice, especially when he says "whee!" and jumps into the rocket at the end. It has just enough "extras" (building a rocket, collecting stars in space) to make it fun without taking away from the point (spelling and letter recognition).
