The SpecialMoms Parenting Magazine Issue 5 | Page 43

We are an APPY Family! Share a picture of your child using a smartphone or tablet and tell us what App they are using, what it does, and why they or you like it. Contact us at [email protected] O ur favorite app at this time is Frontier Heroes. My 11 year old son (5th grade) with Alcohol Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder loves history. This app allows my son to travel through American History learning skills needed during this time period. It is divided up into Eras including Native Americans, Early America, the Colonies, the Revolution, etc. At each era he unlocks DYKs (Do You Knows) about the time period. He has practiced virtual archery (physics), tomahawk throwing and corn milling. He has also helped colonists construct simple cabins using available materials (math). Today he helped Paul Revere ring bells to alert the colonists that the British were coming. As a certified social studies teacher (grades 4-12), I give this app two thumbs up! -- Jennifer DiStefano S et the stage for reading success with this delightfully interactive educational app. Jacob, 8, has Down Syndrome and has a blast learning hisABC’s and building vocabulary with the adorable monsters in Endless Alphabet. Each word features an interactive puzzle with talking letters and a short animation. illustrating the definition. -- Marla Murasko 43 facebook SpecialMompreneurs.com twitter