Author: Jan: Chief Frog
Kids’ Reading Comprehension Mega-Bundle Launches On App Store
VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA, SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 – Happy Frog Apps announces the launch of an exciting reading comprehension app bundle for kids. Previously released individually, 4 apps that target key reading comprehension skills are included in the bundle at a discounted price.
Reading Comprehension Mega-Bundle! 4 Apps Target 4 Key Skills – Common Core Aligned includes expertly developed, fun apps intended for children in grades 2-5. The new bundle includes Main Idea – Sentences, Inference Ace, Inference Ace 2, and WH Expert2.
Each game is designed for children who can decode the words they read but can’t understand what they are reading. The apps can be handed over to kids for independent play or paired with reading intervention in a therapy or one-on-one setting.
With multiple levels and skill perspectives, Reading Comprehension Mega-Bundle provides an environment that inspires learning. Professionally designed content written by teachers and researchers is implemented to deliver an incremental and supported learning format.
“We’re really excited to make these apps available as a bundle,” says Janine Toole, founder of Happy Frog Apps. “Research shows that comprehension skills are best worked on concurrently. This app collection provides a cost effective means for parents and schools to reach that goal.”
Reading Comprehension Mega-Bundle is currently available on the App Store for $8.99. Further information can be found at the app store.
What is Reading Comprehension?
I read an interesting article recently titled ‘9 Definitions of Reading Comprehension‘
The moment I saw the title, I thought to myself…What is MY definitions of reading comprehension?
Since Happy Frog Apps make apps to help with reading comprehension, we probably should be able to define what reading comprehension is!
I began by reading the article, which discusses various ways that teachers define reading comprehension. One of the most comprehensive definitions given was:
Comprehension is a dynamic process in which information from the text and knowledge possessed by the reader interact to enable the reader to construct meaning before, during, and after reading.
As an educator, I think this definition covers exactly what is needed. It is a great definition for teachers to use because it uses their language and defines precisely the inputs and outputs are. But I felt that it wasn’t quite what was needed for our purposes here at Happy Frog Apps.
To me, the above definition is missing the key part of WHY we want kids to comprehend. I want kids to read so that they can get the JOY of reading. So they can experience the absolute bliss of being caught up in an excellent story, or the thrill or learning something new from a book. To me, comprehension is ALL about the benefit.
So, for my purposes, I have created the following definition:
Being able to comprehend a text means understanding the text enough so that the reader can get pleasure or benefit from the words.
Since our goal is to help kids with reading comprehension, we need to remember that not only do we need to work on the technical skills of reading comprehension, we also need to help our kids discover the joy of reading.
When our kids are grabbing a book because they WANT to and reading with a smile on their face…THAT is when our job is done, not before!
Thanks to Kimberley Tyson for the original thought-provoking article!
Main Idea 1 is Available!
VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA, August 26, 2014 — Happy Frogs Apps announces the release of Main Idea 1, an app that helps children master reading comprehension, to the Apple App Store.
Click here to get Main Idea 1 on the App Store
Main Idea 1 is designed for children grades 2-5 and helps them build one of the foundation skills required for reading comprehension: knowing what a story is about. Main Idea 1 is the first in the Main Idea series and builds proficiency in understanding what a sentence is about and the main idea it is conveying. Once a child firmly establishes this skill, they are well prepared for understanding the main ideas of a page or paragraph.
Tested with typical and special needs children, Main Idea 1 is designed to increase motivation and keep children engaged. Reading comprehension skills are built incrementally through a game-like format with a fun and engaging rewards system. New levels are unlocked only when users are ready as they master new skills. Instead of punishing users for wrong answers, users are always gently guided to correct ones, reducing frustration.
600 questions with content designed by professional teachers and researchers are included in the app, ensuring many hours of fun filled training. Advanced levels include timers to ensure fluency.
Janine Toole, the founder of Happy Frog Apps, had this to say about the app: “Reading is the key to learning. We want to give every child the apps they need to unlock their reading potential. Our apps teach them the core skills that will enrich their lives.”
Main Idea 1 Features
• 600 questions with content designed by professional educators
• Incremental and guided learning for less frustration and embarrassment
• Fun and engaging Rewards Center
• App can be easily reset to wok with a different student
- Colorful graphics and high quality sound effects
Pricing and Availability
Main Idea 1 is available now for $1.99 and is compatible with iOS and Android (Requires iOS 6.0 or later).
Further Information
Website: http://www.HappyFrogApps.com
About Happy Frogs Apps
Happy Frog Apps creates fun apps that teach the foundation skills for reading comprehension. Happy Frog Apps is founded and led by Janine Toole, PhD, a keen reader who finds that her education and experience in Linguistics, software development and special needs learning provides the perfect mix for the creative pond that is Happy Frog Apps.
