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New spelling Apps for primary school kids
Bloomsbury is delighted to announce the launch of six new spelling Apps for primary school kids by popular curriculum expert and ex-headteacher Andrew Brodie. The ‘Let’s Do Spelling Apps’ feature hundreds of words for children to practise all carefully matched to the latest National Curriculum wordlists and are perfect preparations for SATs.
The Spelling Apps cover six age ranges: 5-6, 6-7, 7-8, 8-9, 9-10 and 10-11. They are split into bright and interactive sections all with inbuilt audio, including ‘Learn, Write, Check’ where children can practise spelling words at different difficulty levels and ‘Progress tests’ where children can have a go at spelling words in context. There’s an opportunity for children to record their own quiz and then have fun testing their friends and family. A handy progress screen shows at a glance how well you are getting on and what you still need to practise.
Compatible with all Apple iPad and iPhone devices.
For a taste of the app and how it’s used by children, view the trailer here.
Aimer Media develops new publishing models using the opportunities created by mobile Apps. They are dedicated to bringing out the editorial vision of a project that goes beyond the printed page, into a download. Aimer Media have a wealth of publishing and digital experience, and work with a wide range of clients, such as Tate Publishing, Arts Council Collection, and UNESCO. In 2014, Aimer Media won the Future Book Award: best children’s non-fiction digital book, for Let’s Do Mental Maths 6-7 (Bloomsbury). Aimer Media have been nominated for the Future Book Awards four times! Aimer Media and Bloomsbury’s Telling the Time app series was shortlisted for the 2016 BETT Awards.
Andrew Brodie was a headteacher for twelve years after many successful years in the primary classroom. He began writing his bestselling educational books in 1992 and since then has established himself as a name that teachers have come to trust. He is still very much involved in education and continues to teach on a regular basis.