Montessori Crosswords - Teach and Learn Spelling with Fun Puzzles for Children at Mac App Store analyse

Selected by Apple in "Macs in Class" List !

➜300 word-image-audio combinations classified in 3 levels of phonetic difficulty appropriate for ages 3/4 to 8
➜ Full Montessori Movable Alphabet with letter sounds (consonants and short vowels phonics)

➜This is the Mac version of the successful iPad and iPhone app downloaded more than 50000 times, rated more than 4 stars, mentioned in the New York Times,awarded by Children Technology Review, and recommended by parents & teachers.

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The app offers a fun, interactive game to help kids develop their reading, writing and spelling skills using the proven Montessori method of learning and 300 different word-picture-audio combinations and letters sounds (phonics) !

There are three levels of phonetic difficulty appropriate for ages 3/4 to 8 (as defined in the Montessori method) - of course, older kids can also have fun and practice their spelling!

Also included is a Movable Alphabet that allows open-ended activities for young children learning their letters. Letters can be rotated and resized to add to the fun.

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- Press and Educators Reviews of the iPad/iPhone version -
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★ New-York Times - "The 3-year-old has learned to spell compound words through an app called Montessori Crosswords, her mother said"

★Wireds GeekDad - "5 Favorite Apps for Elementary School iPads" - "An excellent tool for learning spelling and early literacy (...) It can build from simple to more complex words making it usable by students from prep through to grade 3 or 4"

★commonsensemedia.org (rated 4) - “Montessori Crosswords is a great way for kids to develop literacy in an engaging way that feels like play." (rated 4 stars)


➜ Educators Reviews (iPad/iPhone version)

★Sue on Iear.org - "I just have to say I love Montessori Crosswords both as a parent (to 2, 7, and 8 year olds) and K teacher. I like that the app is appropriate for the developmental levels of my students and all three of my kids"

★Jennifer (2nd Grade Teacher) - "this is a fantastic app (...) I can use it as is in the classroom tomorrow and benefit from it"

★Cindy - "This is one of my favorite educational apps. I highly recommend it for the children who are learning to read and spell. The kids also love the interactive artwork as they complete a puzzle."


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- Features Overview -
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★300 different word-picture-audio combinations
★ Letter Sound (phonics) when a letter is touched. Note that only short vowels sounds are provided
★Three levels of phonetic difficulty appropriate for ages 3 to 8 (as defined in the Montessori method) - of course, older kids can also have fun and practice their spelling!
★Level 1 displays simple words for beginning readers (no blend and only short vowel).
★Levels 2 and 3 automatically create multi-word crosswords in tens of thousands of different combinations, encouraging unlimited repeat play.
★21 Fun and colorful interactive visual effects are displayed when a crossword is completed. Visual effects animate and change as they follow your child’s touch.
★Also included is a Movable Alphabet that allows open-ended activities for young children learning their letters.
★Packed with animations and sounds to create a fun and enjoyable experience!
★Children can play alone or with a parent. Includes instructions on how to use the game as an educational tool.
★Choose capital or lower-case letter display.
★Organize letters alphabetically or Montessori style (vowels first, followed by consonants).
★Displays the total number of completed words.
★Full Screen Mode (4/3 ratio)
★Tips on how to use Montessori Crosswords as an educational tool

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pour enfants seulement

• ★☆☆☆☆   themisterwan 13 years ago ( v 1.1 )

cest nul si tu as plus de 6 ans, donc pour les adultes qui veulent apprendre l anglais ne pas l acheter

Not working as promised.

• ★☆☆☆☆   2012Mimi 8 years ago ( v 1.1 )

In level 1— There is a simple word with about three letters. There are blanks where the letters go. The app is SUPPOSED to sound out the missing letter when the square is clicked on. Well it doesn’t and it’s not my computer because when i click on one of the alphabet letters the app sounds it out. My volume is working…this app is not. Also happens on other levels. I emailed the support email of the app and they have not helped.

Great learning tool!!

• ☆☆☆☆☆   newapplemomma 13 years ago

Just downloaded this for my six year old son who is in kindergarten. He really enjoyed it and I love that when you click on the letters you hear the sound they make. The graphics after you finish the word correctly are interactive and super entertaining. Cant wait to see his progress. I am so glad to find something educational that keeps my very active boys attention.

Not working

• ☆☆☆☆☆   lions 13 years ago

Really want this to work, but the top of the screen is cut off on this program. Please fix as this looks to be a fun program.

Spectacular

• ☆☆☆☆☆   Pilcorito 13 years ago

My 1st grader is really into it, and its a good challenge for her. I think its a great game for new readers and would have gladly paid for it. Best educational game for kids Ive found on the App store so far. Download it now!

Screen issues and movable alphabet link is not working

• ☆☆☆☆☆   mp9999 13 years ago

Not sure what is going on here, but MOVABLE ALPHABET is not working at all. Plus - the top of the screen is cut-off. I was looking forward to using the movable aphabet first, prior to the crossword puzzles. please fix or explain.

Needs Bug Fix

• ☆☆☆☆☆   CDCap 13 years ago

Cute little game... However, each time my daughter makes a mistake, the program quits unexpectedly and she has to re-start it. Not a huge deal, except shes not learning to correct her mistakes.

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