I have used quite a few learning app and most are deleted within the first week, but I see this as being one that I use for the long haul.
What I love about this app: I am able to create as many spelling tests as I want. I have the ability to add or delete words off any of the spelling lists at any time. I record my voice (or the students records their voice if you would like them to help) so it does not have that robot sound that you get sometimes with prerecorded words in many apps. You can only add / delete / rerecord spelling lists or words from the parents section. You can put a 4 digit pass code so only you can do this. Once the spelling lists are set up you can assign them to different students. When you set up a student you have the ability to let the see the word before trying to spell it for 2 seconds, 5 seconds, indefinitely, or not at all. For example, I set two accounts up for a student. One account I set so she can look at the word for as she wants before attempting to spell it. Once she tries to spell it she can no longer see the word she can just hear it. The second account is to test their ability to spell the words and I set up so the student can only hear the words spoken not see how those words are spelled. One of the things I love is I am able to look and see which words he or she has spelled wrong and how it was spelled.
Improvement I would like to see: I would love if I was able to assign test lists as either a practice list or a test list so instead of creating two accounts, one for a student practice lists and another for testing, I could create one and assign each list to how long I would like the word to be shown instead of assigning time by student.
This is definitely one app that I will keep. I am a learning coach (since 2008) and I am in the process of getting my Master's in elementary education.
Squeebles Spelling Test
3.8 | 280 ratings
Price: 5.99
Last update: 09-24-2024
Latest updates
What's new in version 9.0- This version of Squeebles Spelling Test includes updated graphics, increased device support and a few minor bug fixes / performance enhancements. As always, if you have any feedback or requests, please e-mail us on [email protected]
Product Details
Release Date: 2013
Date first listed on Amazon: January 15, 2013
Developed By: KeyStageFun
ASIN: B00AZVTVCC
Customer reviews:
3.9 out of 5 stars280 customer ratings
3.9 out of 5 stars280 customer ratings
Developer info
- [email protected]
- www.keystagefun.co.uk
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Product features
- Set up completely personalised spelling tests featuring the words your children need to practice, recorded in your voice or download from over 200 pre-recorded tests.
- "Tricky Words" mode remembers the words your child gets wrong and tests them on those words in one go.
- Misspellings of words are stored so you can see where your child is making mistakes.
- Positive, encouraging language and a motivational reward system keep children playing.
- As a reward for doing well in their spellings, children earn turns and power-ups for Squeeberang - a fun mini game, as well as unlocking 20 Squeebles characters - each with their own personality and stats.
- Password protection on the parents' zone means children can't access test details or set up new tests.
- Unlimited user accounts on one device make this app just as useful in the classroom as at home.
- No in-app purchases, adverts, hidden costs or web links of any kind.
- Dyslexia-friendly mode using the OpenDyslexia font, as well as visual stress settings with tinted backgrounds / overlays, for children who find it hard to read black text on a white background.
Product description
Perfect for 5 to 11 year olds, the Squeebles Spelling Test app allows you to set up completely personalised spelling tests for your children, giving them the opportunity to practise in a fun, interactive way. You input the exact words your children need to learn, recording them in your own voice. In addition, you can download over 200 preset tests, created by us, from within the app, featuring over 2000 words and based on the UK national curriculum."After evaluating many spelling apps, I was so pleasantly surprised while testing out Squeebles Spelling – it’s a winner!" - TeachersWithApps.com
Complete customisation of spelling tests for your children, three test modes and an engaging mini game children can play as a reward for doing well in their spellings, make this app a fun and effective way of helping children with their weekly spelling lists or general spelling practice. Can also be used for practising languages.
- Parents & Teachers - Quickly and easily set up personalised spelling tests for your children, using the words you want them to learn. The app allows you to set up tests, enter words (or paste a word list into a test) and then record audio versions of those words for your children to listen back to before they spell them. Alternatively, download over 200 preset tests we've set up for you.
- Children - rescue Squeebles and earn turns on the squeeberang game by doing well in your spelling tests. Win stars to trade for better squeeberangs to use in the game by spelling words correctly.
- Features (from a parents' point of view)...
> No in-app purchases or third party advertising.
> The fun mini-game and reward system is set up so that your child will want to keep coming back to do more and more spelling tests so they can progress through the game.
> Unlimited players can be registered, making this ideal for home or classroom use.
> "Parents' Zone" allows you set up and manage tests, add and edit players and view stats from each player.
> Unlimited, completely personalised tests can be set up and assigned to different players, meaning weekly spelling lists from school can be entered as their own tests.
> Share tests between up to 10 devices with a free KeyStageFun account.
> Download over 200 completely editable tests created by us, featuring over 2000 words based on the UK national curriculum.
> Audio record function within the app lets you record each word in your own voice.
> Paste words from a word list separated by line breaks or commas.
> A personalised congratulations message can also be recorded for when your child scores full marks.
> Players can be allowed to see the words before being asked spell them as well as hear them.
> Case sensitivity, foreign characters, cursive letters and dyslexia-friendly settings featuring the OpenDyslexic font.
> Visual stress mode allows children to view text on a tinted background or with a tinted overlay.
> Tests can be assigned to multiple players.
> Instructions and other preset content can be displayed in UK or US English.
> Lower, upper or flexible case keyboard.
> Full stats, including a list of tricky words that each child is struggling with.
- Features (from a child's point of view)...
> Help Gumbo rescue the Squeebles from the nasty Spelling Snake, who has taken them prisoner. There are 25 to rescue!
> Answer spellings correctly to win time on the Squeeberang game (a fun game the Squeebles love to play where you throw a squeeberang as far as you can with a Squeeble sitting on it!!!)
> Earn stars to trade for squeeberangs by doing well in spelling tests. Each squeeberang has a different theme.
> See the Squeebles you've rescued, including their personalities.
> Take part in a fun treasure hunt to find the Secret Squeeble!
Any questions, requests for features or anything else we can help you with... e-mail us at [email protected]
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Technical details
Size: 32.2MB
Version: 9.0
Developed By: KeyStageFun
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- Access information about networks
- Access information about Wi-Fi networks
- Open network sockets
- Read from external storage
- Read only access to device state
- Record audio
- Write to external storage
Minimum Operating System: Android 4.0.3
Approximate Download Time: Less than 5 minutes
Top reviews from the United States
Angela Bradbury
Love, love, love this app
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2014
Debbie Lynn
Great for helping kiddos with weekly spelling words. Can be done alone once list created by parent.
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2020S. Banana
Must have!
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2023RetailTherapy
I like the functions of this app, but am frustrated that I paid for it twice
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2023Liam
Incredible results - worth every penny
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018Amazong Customer
Would be great if it worked!
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2021kebrown1004
Great for learning your spelling words.
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2015Kerri Masse
Simple easy to use way to get my son to practice ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2016