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There are many apps that are beneficial for learning in an interactive and engaging way. Sometimes, however, it is hard to find the right ones. Below are some apps that can be useful for your child's learning. Keep in mind that most of these are suited for junior levels, however, can still be used for middle and senior children. In our next newsletter edition, I will provide more apps that are better suited for the older classes. 

Draw and tell (free)

Draw and Tell is the best drawing app for kids of all ages. The children draw or colour, then talk about their drawing by recording their voice. This app is great for children to use to reflect on learning in a fun way. 

Scratch Jr (free)

Scratch Jr is a fantastic app that introduces students to programming language. The app enables them to create their own interactive stories or games as well as many other amazing things!

Clips (free on apple devices)

Clips is a free app for making fun shot videos to share with friends and family. With a few taps you can create and send a video message or tell a quick story with artistic filters, animated text, music, emoji and fun stickers. 

Imovie (free on apple devices)

Imovie is a movie making app that allows the user to create engaging videos. Children upload images, songs or short clips and use the app's tools to create a short movie.

Book creator (There is a free version but has limited functions)

This great app gives the children the opportunity to become real life authors and create their own book. This is good for those reluctant writers as it is a fun way to engage in writing. 

Red writing $4.99 (Prep to 2)

Red writing is an app that supports students to practice writing on the dotted thirds correctly. It is an interactive tool that your child will love using. 

Lucas Mangani

Digital Technology Leader