Schools worldwide are experiencing the digital transformation. Educators are using technology in the form of Tablets and iPads in their classroom and trying to sort out which apps to use and which to leave.
To help you out, here we have collected seven wonderful apps that you must try in your elementary classroom.
Cookie Monster’s Challenge
Platform | iPad |
Grade | Pre-K |
Price | Paid, $2.99 |
Skills | Self-control, Focus, Memory, and Problem solving |
Website/iTune link | https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cookie-monsters-challenge/id890530382?mt=8 |
About | Cookie Monster’s Challenge is a unique game that assists kids to build vital school readiness skills. Games are intelligently created that appeal and engage kids. |
Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Classroom Edition
Platform | Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire |
Grade | Pre-K-1 |
Price | Paid, $49.99 |
Website/iTune | https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/hooked-on-phonics-learn-to/id806401149?mt=8 |
About | The platform offers huge resource that contains a full phonics course for whole classroom. Educators can keep track of student’s progress individually (for up to 25 students). However, the only negative aspect of this app is its hefty price tag. |
IF… The Emotional IQ Game
Platform | iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch |
Grade | 1-7 |
Price | Free |
Skills | Cultivates social and emotional skills of kids |
Website | https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/if…-the-emotional-iq-game/id709306030?mt=8 |
About | Fantastic and superior-quality visual gives fun and engaging learning experience to students. By playing games kids will learn to manage sadness and frustration, stress, anger and anxiety. |
Nearpod
Platform | Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Nook HD, Chromebook, Apps for Windows |
Grade | K-12 |
Price | Free |
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About | On Nearpod platform, educators can create multimedia presentation and assessments. They can also upload audio clips, videos, images, PDF files, multiple-choice quizzes, polls. |
Shadow Puppet Edu
Platform | iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch |
Grade | 2-5 |
Price | Free |
Website/ iTune | https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shadow-puppet-edu/id888504640?mt=8 |
About | Users can make superior-quality, adaptable presentations using this platform. Students can utilise their own pictures from different online resources. However, editing is bit trickier than creating presentations. |
TinyTap
Platform | Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch |
Grade | Pre-K-5 |
Price | Free |
Website | https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/tinytap-make-play-educational/id493868874?mt=8 |
About | You can create interactive books and games using this amazing tool. Educators can create and find games according to their students, by customizing the content. |
LightSail
Platform | Android, iPad, Chromebook |
Grade | 1-12 |
Price | Paid, By subscription |
Website | https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lightsail-education/id828297984?mt=8 |
About | LightSail is a literacy platform that supports educators to assist their pupils’ independent reading. Pupils can utilise LightSail to find out content from school’s digital library and read using their own device. It is a powerful platform to grow engaged readers. |
