Free Apps for Early Learning

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Free app for weekend only (Bug Game) …

Bug Games HD – iPad only featuring all kinds of critters to promote letter and word work, number concepts with dot to dot and puzzle activities. Stickers as a reward system is included. No ads, no in app purchases and no data collection is in the app.

If not an app for your OT iTool Kit, share with parents and teachers to add some variety to learning for free!

Buzzle app – iPhone/iPad (free, with in app purchases) app featuring 31 puzzles with different scenes and concepts. Shape discrimination and pattern matching activity (not inset puzzles) presented with a variety of theme concepts (animals, shapes, objects, etc.) and scenes. Suited to preschool and primary age students. Rated well by reviewers in iTunes.

Check out these free apps to determine if they will be part of your OT iTool Kit!

Carol

About Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

OTR/L with more than 35 years experience in pediatrics, school based therapy and adult rehabilitation. Masters of Science in Adaptive Education/Assistive Technology with 20 years experience in AT in education of elementary, middle school, secondary, post secondary students and work environments for adult clients. A RESNA Assistive Technology Practitioner with ACVREP CATIS credentials, AOTA Specialty Certification in Low Vision, USC Davis Executive Certificate in Home Modifications, servicing adults and students with disabilities in employment, education, and home environments. A 2020 graduate of the University of Alabama Birmingham Low Vision Certification Program.
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2 Responses to Free Apps for Early Learning

  1. Carol Hesch says:
    July 20, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    These look great-thx. Congrats on your top 10 honor!!!

    Reply

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