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Good IPAD apps for number / spelling

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haggisaggis · 01/08/2011 13:08

We are buying dd an Ipad for her 9th birthday. I can hear the gasps of horror already... but we do have reasons.
She is dyslexic and also has huge problems with numeracy - most of these issues relate to poor memory / visual processing. She has a few co-ordination problems so finds using a mouse extremely frustrating but finds the touch screen of the Ipad easy to use.
I want to load it up with a few educational apps - I know there's a times table one floating about that has been recommended on here but wonder if you have any other ideas?
Also want some games that could help co-ordination - I know you get kinds where you actually hold the tablet and move it to guide an object through a course - that would be great for her.
Also any ideas for games to improve memory skills - or anything that may be helpful.

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haggisaggis · 01/08/2011 14:14

Any ideas?

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Lonnie · 01/08/2011 15:15

Sorry no ideas on your question but we found giving our dyslexic daughter a small notebook to write on in school helped her so I would have thought the Ipad might too good idea imo

MmeLindor. · 01/08/2011 15:17

Off to have a look at the games that we have.

Poissonrouge is a good one.

MmeLindor. · 01/08/2011 15:26

just checking out Shrek Karting for you to see how easy it is. I am not good at car games, but it does what you are looking for. It might be ok for her.

Osmos is fab,

wheresthepimms · 01/08/2011 18:11

froggy jump is good, you tilt the ipad to the direction you want the frog to continue in (my DCs love it).

we also have a typing app, might help with the spelling, can't recall what it is called right now and DS7 has the ipad in the middle of a sudoku so can't disturb him right now Grin.

Must say I only get the free apps unless it is something I am really looking for, especially for the DCS

IntotheNittyGritty · 01/08/2011 20:13

You can use Spelling City on the IPAD. It is a great package and worth trying.

We have got a basic facts one as well but will need to find IPAD to let you know what it is

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haggisaggis · 02/08/2011 11:06

Thanks - will check these out

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Jellybeanzzzz · 03/08/2011 15:13

My daughter who is 4.11 plays on my ipad lots and we downloaded Maths bingo which is great. It's free with levels for all.

bluetoad · 03/08/2011 22:51

Try graffiti ball, it's free. You have to guide the ball to a target using a spray can.
There are loads of other free apps that you can try, If they're no good then just delete them.

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