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Keep it Silly Sentences

Keep it Silly Sentences

I have had such fun using Erik Raj’s Silly Sentence Articulation ! Contrary to the name this is NOT only an articulation app.     The app is a collection of 600 silly sentences which target the S, Z, R, L, SH, CH, TH sounds. This is really great for...
March on to YappGuru

March on to YappGuru

More and more clinicians are turning to technology to facilitate learning. The ipad is engaging, motivating and has a number of benefits which I highlighted in my post “why should you buy an ipad for your child?”   However,  the plethora of apps out...
Main Street Memory: App Review

Main Street Memory: App Review

Main Street Memory app from Virtual Speech Center is a delightful app to target auditory processing and recall of  instructions. The app can be used with both children and adults. The app is set in the Main Street in 3 different stores with different activities in...
Pronoun Heroes: App Review

Pronoun Heroes: App Review

Pronoun usage is an early language skill. Toddlers start to use the pronouns  me, my, and mine at around 2 years old and with it comes their assertion of independence. Some children battle with the concept of pronouns. This is prevalent in children diagnosed with...
Sounds at Home: App Review

Sounds at Home: App Review

With the beginning of the new school year about to start in South Africa, Sounds at Home is a great app to begin with. The app targets phonemic awareness and auditory memory skills in young children.     Mama Bear welcomes the children to her home. There ...
My Top 10 Apps of 2014: Language & Literacy

My Top 10 Apps of 2014: Language & Literacy

Using apps to provide whole language learning has added a new dimension to intervention with children in the digital age.  Most, but not all of these apps were released in 2014. They form part of my basic ‘app-box. The Expert YappGuru team are revealing their...