Alphabet Jumbled for Your iPad

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

In my home, learning letters is a difficult task. With a learning disabled child, I am always looking for a new, creative, and of course fun way to learn. When given the opportunity to try Alphabet Jumbled for my iPad I was ready to jump on the opportunity.

About Alphabet Jumbled:

Alphabet Jumbled provides 5 fun steps to help young children learn their ABC’s

▶ KNOW YOUR ABC’s - Recognize the 26 letters
▶ FLASH CARDS – Learn the different letters in the alphabet with electronic flash cards
▶ EASY JUMBLE - Start un-jumbling 5 letters jumbles
▶ JUMBLE CHALLENGE - Can you un-jumble all the letters under a minute?

▶ JUMBLE A-Z - Arrange the letters of the alphabet in the correct order in the shortest time possible

This is a great new way to teach your children their ABC’s

My thoughts:

This is a fun new app that will keep your child learning while having fun. I had a difficult time getting my child to use the app unless I was sitting right next to him while he was “playing.” That is not anything new in my home though.  

It is always worth my time to know that I am helping my child learn just by sitting next to them playing a fun and engaging app.

Know that there are distractions in the game. The fish that jump around will cause your child to focus on them. I actually found that this was helpful in teaching my child to ignore distractions. After several attempts and redirection, he was able to continue playing without focusing on the fish.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Children Learning Reading

Having a young child in my home with learning disabilities, learning to read has proven to be very difficult. I know that there are hundreds of programs out there to teach a child to read. Choosing the right one will vary from child to child and parent to parent. When I was given an opportunity to try the Children Learning Reading program in exchange for a review I was very excited.

I have always tried to be creative at hiding education in repetitious but fun activities. When I started to use the program, I was hoping for an easy program with step-by-step learning. That is exactly what I received. The program requires a lot of parental involvement, so do not think that your child will learn while you are off doing the dishes. You will need to sit down and take a little time each day.

After using the program for 30 to 45 minutes each night for the last 2 weeks, I have noticed a definite difference in my child's ability to recognize simple words. This is not a instant miracle cure, but you and your child will definitely benefit from the easy to follow steps if you put in a little effort each night.


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Alphabet Flash Cards Review

As a parent of a child that has special needs, I am always looking for fun new ways to educate him. Not only do I struggle with his limited memory retention, but I also struggle with absence episodes, hyperactivity, and the inability for him to concentrate. The need for repetition in my household is high, but I really need help being creative and making learning fun too.

Using the Alphabet Flash Cards has been fun and easy to use. With a parent card and both capital and lowercase letters, I could teach in small segments to restrict the amount of new information. I know that sounds wrong, but it I provide too much information he get very frustrated and shuts down.

All of the flash cards have a nice big letter and a word starting with that letter on one side and a picture of the item on the other side. I started with the pictures since his level is around a 3 year old level. We have been practicing saying the words of the items in the pictures and then showing the letter on the other side. He is able to say most of the words correctly and we are working on recognising and saying the letters now.

Flash cards have always been a great learning tool and the Alphabet Flash Cards that I received are no different. I am very happy with the simplicity of the cards and the quality of the individual cards. 

 
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Reading Kingdom Review

As a parent, I know that early learning is essential. Now that I have first hand experience with a special needs child, I know that early learning requires repetition and ease.  I am always on the hunt for a program that will fit into my families schedule and requirements. Sometimes I feel that I am a little strict on my requirements since I need to educate a special needs child. But, I know that I am not the only parent out there that requires a modified educational program.

















Reading Kingdom is a program that is designed to teach children to read and write by using items that are familiar to children and easy to follow. The program determines your child's level based on a skills survey. The skills survey can take a while, so be prepared. But once your childs level is determined, the program will adapt to your child's learning.

The special needs child that I have been using online program with has been asking to sit down at the computer to "play his game."  He loves to sit down, listen, and interact with the program. The best part is that he is not aware that he is learning while playing.

As your child reaches their goals they are awarded points and a certain number of points would open a Reading Kingdom Passport. Once the Passport opened there was an interactive reward waiting for the child.  These rewards were not very exciting to me, but my young child really liked them.

Some information about Reading Kingdom:

• Most kids can use the program on their own after just a few lessons.
  
• It's fun so children think they're playing a game and want to practice.
  
• It was created by Dr. Marion Blank, Director of the Light on Learning Program at Columbia University and one of the world's top experts in reading.
  
• It works with any other curriculum a child may be using.
  
• It's the only program to offer customized online reading instruction for each child.
  
• And, it's the only system that teaches all 6 skills needed for reading & writing success!   

 Is Reading Kingdom right for your child? Find out here. Are you ready to help your child become a better reader? Check out Reading Kingdom and give it a whirl! Sign up for the FREE 30 Day Trial.  After trying the program, should you decide that you can't financially fund it - you have the option of signing up for the scholarship program. If you have any questions about Reading Kingdom, please contact the company. Don't forget to read through the company's FAQ section to read about frequently asked questions you may also have about the program.  I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

ABCMouse Review & Giveaway

ABC Mouse offers a full online curriculum for preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten in the subjects of reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music. Children can start anywhere and move through the curriculum at their own pace! ABC Mouse has won numerous awards, including the Parent's Choice, Teacher's Choice, and Mom's Choice GOLD awards! 

There are six different levels for your child to work on. Each level contains items to engage your child in learning curriculum to prepare them for their first year of school. 

Having a 5 year old in the house that has some mild developmental delays, ABCmouse is a creative way to create an easy and fun way to teach him some of the basics that he will need for starting kindergarten in the fall. He was thrilled with the puzzles and songs on the website. The best part for me, the parent, is that I can customize my child's learning experience based on their strengths and weaknesses.

By providing a learning experience and fun, ABCmouse actually allowed me to spend a little more time with my child.

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This was a sponsored post by thebloggerconnection.com. As always, all opinions are my own.