Common Sense Media Review
By Christopher Healy
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Early literacy game is simple but lacks feedback feature.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 3+?
Any Positive Content?
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Alphabet Tracing
Is It Any Good?
The most surprising aspect of ALPHABET TRACING is the lack of judgment. Kids trace a letter and move on to the next one without having any kind of animated mentor telling them they did a good job or not. Some parents might like that, others won't. Also, there are no constraints on where the child can draw on the screen, so while some kids will probably trace the letters exactly as they're supposed to, others will undoubtedly scribble their own artwork all over the page -- just like if it were a piece of paper. This feels like a flaw because it takes away from the tool's purpose, but it might provide the flexibility some kids need to stay engaged. If you're looking for an app that will allow your kids to practice writing their letters and numbers, this one is colorful and fun. It's just not fantastic.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Pricing structure : Free
- Release date : July 7, 2010
- Genre : Education
- Publisher : Oncilla Technologies
- Version : 1.1
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 3.0 or later
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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