Category Archives: Free apps

Duck Duck Moose Apps Gone Free!

With the partnership of Khan Academy and Duck Duck Moose, Duck Duck Moose,  Inc. is offering their 21 apps for free –  iOS and Android! If you work with young children and elementary aged students, Duck Duck Moose offers quality educational … Continue reading

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Toca Boca Apps Gone Free

More Apps ? With so many apps available and a device loaded with apps it is hard at times to consider more – I resemble that! However, if you work with young children, apps like those created by Toca Boca may be … Continue reading

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ModMath 2.0 for Dysgraphia Available

What are the numbers, or are they letters? Is the math correct? Teachers get really good at deciphering writing and math problems like those seen above after becoming familiar with specific students number or letter formations, but it is not easy at … Continue reading

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Toca Live Town App- Gone Free

Toca Boca apps are favorites for their quality content and engagement for teachers and for kids. One of their new Life Series apps, Toca Life: Town has gone free for iOS (regularly 2.99). Available also for  Android (2.99),  Kindle Fire (2.99) and Windows … Continue reading

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Free Apps for Your mTool Kit

Your iPad may be overloaded with apps, but finding apps for free or  apps that provide custom or multiple solutions are well worth considering in your app arsenal. Here are a few apps currently free or reduced for a mystery period … Continue reading

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Apps Gone Free !

Here are a few more apps gone free (not sure for how long) that might be useful in your OT mTool Kit. I have not had an opportunity to try them out but they look worthy, plus they are FREE… urTalker Lite … Continue reading

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New Apps & Apps Gone Free Today!

Here are a few new and free apps to check out (remember, its still a mystery for how long it’s free…) to determine if they will support your intervention or administrative needs: Quick Math Jr. (iPhone / iPad) by Shiny … Continue reading

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Looking for App Similar to Waitstrip App?

Waitstrip app for iOS  no  longer is available. A blog comment/question from Emily asked about suggestions for a similar app to Waitstrip. I found few options, but here is what seems to be available currently:  Visual Timer app for iPhone/iPad (2.99) provides a … Continue reading

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Apps Gone Free!

It’s been a bit lean with free apps during the holiday season, but here are a few apps gone free that are worth checking out for school based OT’s: Decide Now! – this iOS app for iPhone/iPad allows creation of choice … Continue reading

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Late on sending your seasons greetings cards? Create an E-Card in minutes!

If you are like me, time has gotten away from me and those season greetings to friends and family are still waiting to be sent out. With two days to go I am attempting to be at least somewhat thoughtful, … Continue reading

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