Endless Reader
© 2014 Originator
Update 6/13/2017. Six words and sentences are provided free. You can unlock 20 words for $6, or 99 words for $12. This well designed app is designed to introduce children to sight words. If you've ever played Endless Alphabet (CTR Feb 2013) or Endless Numbers, you get the idea of Endless reader. This time, you complete a sentence by dragging and dropping missing words into place. You start by building a word (like ball, in Level 1). You then see the word in a rather unconventional sentence ("Sherbert can balance the red ball on her nose!"). Each word jumps to life when it is touched, and the animated clues contribute toward the word and sentence meaning. Because it is multi-touch, the process can be shared by more than one child. Both are rewarded by the animated skit at the end. Level 1 contains Pre-K through K, Level 2 is early elementary, and Level 3 covers middle elementary (grade 3). The free version of the app teases you with a small set of just seven starter words and associated sentences. An additional pack of 20 words costs $5, or $12 for all 99 words. Missing are high scores, timers, bookmarking or record keeping. The highly engaging format lets children explore at their own pace. The free version of the app contains in-app sales, with grayed out icons. Despite these commercial drawbacks, Endless Numbers presents a valuable reading experience. See also Endless Learning Academy. Note that some gender bias has been noted by reviewers in some of the routines.
$12, iPad, iPhone
Teaches: reading, sight words
CTR Rating: 92%