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Raising ‘App-y’ Readers Apps to build early literacy skills Clara Hendricks, Children’s Librarian Wellesley Free Library October 28, 2013

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A presentation on apps to build early literacy skills for young children, by Clara Hendricks, Children's Librarian at the Wellesley Free Library.

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Raising ‘App-y’ ReadersApps to build early literacy skills

Clara Hendricks, Children’s LibrarianWellesley Free LibraryOctober 28, 2013

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Technology and the Young Child

All screens are not created equal Tablets/smartphones are multi-functional:

camera, notepad, picture book, TV, arcade, etc.

Tablets are more develop-mentally appropriate Engage with your child

when using technology “Technology Pyramid” –

provide healthy doses of‘nourishing’ choices

Limit screen time before bed

Photo by Joe Shlabotnik

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Content, Context, ChildContent

Thoughtfully assess apps, rather than just setting time limits Anything can call itself ‘educational’

Context In what context is the app being used? What role does technology play in the child’s life?

Child Children have individual developmental needs

Guernsey, L. (2012). Screen time: How electronic media-from baby videos to educational software-affects your young child. New York: Basic Books.

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Technology and the Real World

Quality apps give kids tools that they can’t access in the “real-world”

Make connections between technology and real-life experiences

Use technology to enhance, not replace real-life experiences.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnyHMSz7JDE

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Apps for babies?

AAP says no screen time under 2 but… Research based on TV doesn’t always apply to

interactive technologyNAEYC and Fred Rogers Center:

Interactive media use under 2 should be interactive and strengthen adult-child relationships.

"Position Statement." Technology and Interactive Media as Tools in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8. NAEYC & fRED ROGERS CENTER, January 2 2012. Web. 15 Oct 2013. <http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ PS_technology_WEB2.pdf>.

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Swimming in a sea of apps: criteria for choosing quality apps Option to turn sound/narration on/off No ads or push-to-buy Ease of use Plain, clear, legible fonts Not busy/distracting Lasting power Supports exploration, creativity,

interaction Don’t use an app if there is a better

real-life solution

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App Reviews Common Sense Media:

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/ Reading Rockets:

http://www.readingrockets.org/teaching/reading101/literacyapps/

Parents’ Choice: http://www.parents-choice.org/

Digital Storytime: http://digital-storytime.com/

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Developing Early Literacy Skills

TALKINGSINGINGREADINGWRITINGPLAYING

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Apps to talk with:

Storytelling & drawing apps

Doodlecast for Kids

Draw & Tell

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Apps to talk with:

Storytelling apps

Feltboard

Sock Puppets - FREE

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Apps to talk with:

Apps that build vocabulary

My A-ZToddlers Seek and Find

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Apps to sing with:Song apps

Bunny Fun: Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Wheels on the Bus

Over in the Jungle

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Apps to sing with:

Musical Me

Grow a Reader - FREE

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Apps to read with:

Sandra Boynton book-apps The Monster at the End of this Book

Pop-out: The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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Apps to read with:

Red in Bed

The Three Little Pigs

Overdrive Media Console - FREE

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Apps to write with:

Drawing/scribbling apps

Drawing Pad

Fingerpaint with Sounds - FREE

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Apps to write with:Apps that teach letters

Interactive Alphabet

Intro to Letters

iWriteWords

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Apps to play with:Games that build vocabulary/background

knowledge

Panda’s Veggie Garden

Toca Kitchen

PEEP Games - FREE

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Apps to play with:

Tiny Tap - FREE Play and Learn - FREE

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Questions?

My contact information:

Clara Hendricks, Children’s LibrarianWellesley Free Library781-235-1610 x [email protected]