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We all know how important adjectives are when it comes to spicing up our verbal and written language. Many of the children seen for language disorders tend to have difficulties retrieving descriptive words when explaining what something look, feels, tastes or sounds like. And SPEECHSNACKS is definitely interested in knowing how you think my healthy recipes taste!!! What would we do if we couldn’t express our thoughts regarding the SWEET, CREAMY, SAVORY, MOUTH-WATERING foods we experience on a daily basis??!
The wonderful people at Smarty Ears have developed another fun, easy to use app geared toward helping kids learn descriptive words—and they have THREE codes for me to give away to some lucky viewers.
“Adjective Remix” is a great way to receptively address this skill.
The pictures chosen for the app are colorful, real- life representations of adjectives, which make it more practical and also easier to sustain the student’s attention for longer durations.
I like the format used for presentation of the concepts—utilizing “WH” questions. Doing so targets an additional language goal for many students and sets them up for responding in complete sentences.
The app settings have several options for the format of the lesson (present items randomly, choose one of nine categories of targeted concepts, give a response, no response or audible signal) and can address one or more students at a time. The app will record your scores on a clever “report card” form and will even let you know which concept areas were stronger or weaker by calculating percentages. The app is very user-friendly and could be used by parents as well as therapist and teachers. This app sells for $9.99 in the itunes store
Although this app was designed specifically for adjectives, you could use it to address opposites for many of the items. This app has possibilities beyond adjectives if the therapist wishes to get creative.
Overall, this is a great app for addressing adjectives with practical pictures and flexible settings. I will have fun supplementing my therapy with this nicely designed app—and my kiddos will be happy to have another great reason to use the ipad!!
Do you have a favorite “SPEECHSNACK”???? What ADJECTIVES would you use to describe it??
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with the Smarty Ears company and have received no compensation for review of this app. The opinions expressed are solely mine.
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