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Dolch Flash Cards Review

Our Review

If you’re looking for a no-frills, straightforward app to help your child learn to recognize “sight words”, look no further than Dolch Flash Cards. The interface is stripped down and devoid of any distracting graphics; words are presented in large black lower-case type on a white background, reminiscent of the tactile flashcards of days of yore. A small console at the bottom of the screen allows the user to trigger the word recording, enunciated in a female voice, and to advance to the next word.

Words presented in Dolch Flash Cards are drawn from a list of frequently used words compiled by Edward William Dolch in 1936, which contains many words that cannot be sounded out phonetically (e.g., because, would). The Dolch list is segregated into words for the pre-primer, primer, first, second and thirds levels, and contains an additional list of 95 nouns. The Dolch Flash Cards app allows the user to restrict the word list based on these categories and to include or ban the nouns. Users can also tag words for later review.

My impression is the app is a bit too much like old-fashioned flashcards, which of course can get tedious, and could benefit from a little leveraging of technology; a few well-chosen bells & whistles would certainly make it more engaging. For example, scorekeeping for self-tracking or multiple users might add an element of excitement that would keep kids at it longer. My son got bored quickly.

dataJuly 15th, 2010 by Nina Ignaczak Share

Application Detail

Dolch Sight Words: Learn to Read


Download on iTunesDeveloper: Steep Turn Software LLC
Released: 2010-06-02 00:00:00
Price: $2.99

Description from the Developer

Helps kids learn sight words and become better readers. Includes all 300+ Dolch sight words with clear recorded pronunciations. Plus, you can add and record new words.

Video demo: http://tinyurl.com/sight-words-app

Does your child beg to use your iPhone? Ever hand her your iPod Touch while standing in line or driving to soccer practice? Get Dolch Sight Words and use these opportunities to make your child a better reader. Dolch Sight Words has several advantages over traditional flash cards:

- Includes spoken versions of words, so children can practice on their own when adults are busy
- New words can be easily created and recorded
- Bright colors and sounds engage children
- More convenient than fumbling around with paper cards
- You can practice whenever you have a few moments and your iPhone handy

Many elementary school teachers expect students to practice sight words regularly. Make it fun with Dolch Sight Words: Learn to Read!

RECORD NEW WORDS AND CREATE NEW LISTS
In addition to the included talking Dolch flash cards, you can create your own spoken flash cards (iPod Touch users will need an external microphone to record). This is great for helping children practice the word lists they are currently learning in school! The lists you create can include both the included sight words and the words you create, so you create a list that is just right for your child's needs.

INCLUDES ALL DOLCH WORDS AND RECORDED PRONUNCIATIONS
Includes all 300+ Dolch sight words. These words were selected by Edward William Dolch, Ph.D. They are the words he encountered most frequently in a survey of children's books. Many of the sight words are difficult to sound out, so it is important that children learn to recognize them by sight.

EASY NAVIGATION AND COLORFUL INTERFACE
Large, colorful buttons make it easy for children to practice on their own. Bright colors, sounds and animated transitions keep children engaged.

FEATURE SUMMARY
- Add and record your own words
- Turn each word list on and off individually
- Tag words for later review
- Create lists combining newly recorded words and the included words
- Includes words and pronunciations from: Dolch Pre-primer, Dolch Primer, Dolch 1st Grade, Dolch 2nd Grade, Dolch 3rd Grade, Dolch Nouns
- Large colorful buttons and simple interface encourage children to practice on their own
- No ads

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