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Montessori Crosswords 1.1

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Montessori Crosswords offers a fun, interactive game to help kids develop their reading, writing and spelling skills using the proven Montessori method of learning and 300 different word-picture-audio combinations and letters sounds (phonics) !

There are three levels of phonetic difficulty appropriate for ages 3/4 to 8 (as defined in the Montessori method) - of course, older kids can also have fun and practice their spelling!

Also included is a Movable Alphabet that allows open-ended activities for young children learning their letters. Letters can be rotated and resized to add to the fun.

Features Overview

- 300 different word-picture-audio combinations

- Letter Sound (phonics) when a letter is touched

- Three levels of phonetic difficulty appropriate for ages 3 to 8 (as defined in the Montessori method) - of course, older kids can also have fun and practice their spelling!

- Level 1 displays simple words for beginning readers.

- Levels 2 and 3 automatically create multi-word crosswords in tens of thousands of different combinations, encouraging unlimited repeat play.

- 21 Fun and colorful interactive visual effects are displayed when a crossword is completed. Visual effects animate and change as they follow your child's touch.

- Also included is a Movable Alphabet that allows open-ended activities for young children learning their letters. Letters can be rotated and resized to add to the fun.

- Packed with animations and sounds to create a fun and enjoyable experience!

- Children can play alone or with a parent. Includes instructions on how to use the game as an educational tool.

- Choose capital or lower-case letter display.

- Organize letters alphabetically or Montessori style (vowels first, followed by consonants).

- Displays the total number of completed words.

- Uses Montessori standard colors for vowels and consonants

- Full Screen Mode (4/3 ratio)

- Tips on how to use Montessori Crosswords as an educational tool


v1.1 [Feb 23, 2011]
Version 1.1 is here - Thanks to all for the feedback!
➜New mode to move letters without dragging - easier for young kids. (previous mode still available in Options menu)
➜Custom Hand Cursor
➜Words audio volume has been increased
➜Start with a larger window
Please rate the app if you've got a moment. It's very important to let people know it's a good and useful educational app. Thanks!
You can email to [email protected] for any matters. We are waiting for your feedback to make the app even better.

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