Learn With Homer App for iPad
This mobile app for the iPad is a fun way for young children to learn to read. "It is designed by literacy experts for children ages 3–6. With its beautiful design and vast connected content, it's mind-blowingly different from other apps.""Reading is like entering a conversation with life, and Learn with Homer helps kids begin that magical journey."
It is an interactive app.
Free content includes 18 Learn to Read lessons and stories, 12 Discover the World lessons, and access to...
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This mobile app for the iPad is a fun way for young children to learn to read. "It is designed by literacy experts for children ages 3–6. With its beautiful design and vast connected content, it's mind-blowingly different from other apps."
"Reading is like entering a conversation with life, and Learn with Homer helps kids begin that magical journey."
It is an interactive app.
Free content includes 18 Learn to Read lessons and stories, 12 Discover the World lessons, and access to Homer’s Clubhouse and parent tools. That’s more than 30 stories and lessons for free!
This is a free app
Material Type:
Animation
Technical Format:
Flash
Date Added to MERLOT:
August 07, 2013
Date Modified in MERLOT:
March 29, 2014
Submitter:
Sally
Robertson
Keywords:
mobile apps,
literacy,
reading,
learning,
teaching,
early childhood education
Quality
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User Rating:
- Discussion (2 Comments)
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About
Primary Audience:
Grade School
Mobile Compatibility:
iPhone,
iPad
Technical Requirements:
Compatible with iPad. Requires iOS 6.0 or later. Works best over Wi-Fi.
Language:
English
Material Version:
1.7
Cost Involved:
no
Source Code Available:
unsure
Accessiblity Information Available:
unsure
Copyright:
yes
Creative Commons:
no
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Discussion
Discussion for Learn With Homer App for iPad
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48 weeks ago
Jane Moore (Faculty)
This app could be extremely useful in a preschool or kindergarten classroom. It might be a resource that preservice teachers in an introductory reading course could use.
1 year ago
Sally Robertson (Librarian)
This is a very interactive mobile app for helping teach young children to read and learn how much fun reading can be.
Technical Remarks:
Requires iOS 6.0 or later. There is a free version and paid version.
Time spent reviewing site:
45 min