Common Sense Media Review
By Vicki Windman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Makes learning idioms easy as pie; no bells or whistles.
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Kidioms
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What's It About?
KIDIOMS introduces kids to the world of figurative language used in everyday conversation. Common idioms are presented in a notebook style, giving the meaning, an example, and a picture. Kids play three interactive games to reinforce the idiom they're learning. In Word Drop, kids choose the word to complete the idiom; in Missing Word, they spell a missing word; and in Match-Up, kids use an idiom in context. Data is shown for each game played except for Word Drop.
Is It Any Good?
Kidioms offers a clean interface and easy delivery of information -- definitions and quizzes -- though it's a bit outdated in terms of functionality and interactivity. It would be nice to have the option to hear the idiom or have the text read aloud, especially for kids learning English or with reading struggles. More options to interact with the idioms, beyond what could happen with a worksheet, would deepen the experience.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about idioms they commonly use, such as "curiosity killed the cat" or "feeling under the weather."
When using new or unfamiliar idioms, double-check with kids to make sure they understand your point.
App Details
- Device : iPad
- Subjects : Language & Reading : reading , reading comprehension
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : thinking critically , Communication : multiple forms of expression
- Pricing structure : Paid
- Release date : October 29, 2014
- Genre : Education
- Publisher : Ventura Educational Systems
- Version : 2.0
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 7.0 or later
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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