Overview

Alphabet Sounds (NZ) is a meticulously crafted educational application designed specifically for New Zealand children aged 4 to 6 years old. This app introduces children to the fundamental sounds of the alphabet through engaging and interactive lessons. Before fully subscribing, you can try out the a, b, and c phonics lessons to get a feel for the experience.

Key Features

Learning Objectives

• Hear the Sounds: Learn to recognize and distinguish the 26 alphabet sounds.
• Read the Letters: Understand how to read each letter both individually and within words.
• Write the Letters: Practice writing the letters using your finger, ensuring correct formation.
• Sing Along: Enjoy catchy songs that reinforce the sound, letter, key word, and letter name.

Unique Aspects

• Child-Friendly Voice: A child's voice pronounces the sounds and words, making it easier for young learners.
• Māori Encouragement: Familiar words of encouragement are used in Māori, adding cultural relevance.
• Vowel Sounds: The vowel sounds are pronounced in the New Zealand accent.
• Handwriting Alignment: The letters align with the New Zealand handwriting curriculum.
• Multiracial Characters: The app features characters from diverse backgrounds.
• Vegan-Friendly: All food-related images are vegan.
• Simple Format: Clear and uncluttered visuals, ideal for learners with visual processing issues.

Additional Features

• Supportive Pictures: Images accompany all content words, especially beneficial for children with limited English vocabulary.
• Thinking Time: Pauses in the lesson allow for reflection and deeper understanding.
• Self-Application Reminder: Children are reminded how these skills can be applied to their own reading and writing.
• Yolanda Soryl Scheme Compatibility: The pictures and keywords are compatible with the Yolanda Soryl letter/mnemonic phonics scheme, available for free download.
• Lowercase Focus: The app focuses on lowercase letters initially, with capital letters introduced later.
• Flexible Lessons: Choose between full five-minute lessons or shorter elements based on specific needs.
• Redo Option: Repeat any lesson element as needed by pressing the redo button.
• Teacher-Approved: Successfully tested in New Zealand classrooms and endorsed by teachers.
• Speech Department Approval: Sound files approved by the Speech and Language Department at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand.

Subscription Details

The Lite version offers free access to the first three phonics lessons (a, b, and c). To unlock the remaining 23 lessons, a 12-month subscription is available for $3.49 NZD annually.

Further Information

For more details, please refer to:

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Use

This description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the app while emphasizing its unique features and educational value.