Common Sense Media Review
By Vicki Windman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Great way to practice listening, following directions, more.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 5+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Download
Videos and Photos
Fun With Directions HD
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What's It About?
Kids are presented with brightly colored pictures on a white background. There are three levels of play. Directions go from simple one-step directions to more complex directions and choices. The more advanced level integrates more complex concepts at one time to enhance working and auditory memory. The "Super Direction" feature incorporates a recording, giving kids an expressive language and fluency experience. Parents can track a child's progress.
Is It Any Good?
FUN WITH DIRECTIONS HD is a great way to introduce concepts to kids in a fun and easy-to-use format. You can use this tool with kids who may need extra practice with their listening skills and following directions. The app gives room for growth with three levels of difficulty. Parents should note that this app isn't designed to take the place of hearing directions from the outside world -- it's a supplemental activity to help you see where your child may be struggling. The data is a way for parents to see and monitor their children's progress and discuss with their children's teachers.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about directions. Give kids verbal directions in the house, such as "Put the napkin under the plate."
Have kids listen to the app but not look at the screen for a few seconds to increase auditory memory demand.
App Details
- Device : iPad
- Subjects : Language & Reading : following directions , reading comprehension
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : thinking critically , Communication : listening
- Pricing structure : Free to try, Paid (A free "lite" version includes a sample of the concepts and features available in the full version.)
- Release date : October 25, 2013
- Genre : Education
- Publisher : Hamaguchi Apps
- Version : 1.5
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 5.0 or later
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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