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'r' Controlled Vowels app for iPhone and iPad


4.6 ( 5936 ratings )
Games Education Arcade Educational
Developer: Blast Off to Learning, LLC
1.99 USD
Current version: 2.5, last update: 4 years ago
First release : 25 Mar 2016
App size: 11.27 Mb

This is a phonics based game for older children who struggle with reading and may have dyslexia. This game will give the child practice in identifying the r controlled vowels, such as ar, or, and er, ir, and ur. Often, games at this phonics level are created for young children, this game is for those that are age 7+.

The child will identify the r controlled vowel sound in a word that is called out, (s)he will blow up the asteroid with the corresponding sound. An alien spaceship and an asteroid shower will come along to try and destroy the players ship, so (s)he better watch out!

This game is targeted for those who struggle to read or may have dyslexia. It corresponds to the reading program, Blast Off to Reading! However, it is not necessary to be using that particular program.