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School Words 1: Available Now!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Vocabulary App Fills A Fundamental Gap!

VANCOUVER, B.C., CANADA, November 10, 2015 — Happy Frogs Apps announces the release of the first in their School Words vocabulary learning series. These apps introduce the key vocabulary needed for academic success in the early elementary grades.

School Words 1 launches today and teaches the most important words needed to succeed in Grade 1. Fun activities step the user through the 4 key stages of learning from recognition through to using the word appropriately in context (most apps miss this step!)

Children who struggle in school often don’t understand what they are asked to do. They don’t know the meaning of the words.  These apps ensure they understand AND can use the key terms.

The app builds word skills in a fun, game-like environment based on the latest research in vocabulary development.

Dr. Janine Toole, founder of Happy Frog Apps, has this to say about the app: “We are thrilled to offer these apps as they fill a gap in the app store.  We know kids will develop stronger school skills once they know what the teachers are asking!”

School Words 2 and 3 launch in early 2016.

The School Words apps include:

• Incremental and guided learning for less frustration

• Fun and engaging Rewards Center

• App supports up to 10 players and includes extensive reporting for teacher/therapist use

• Content designed by professional educators

Pricing and Availability:

The School Words apps are available in a free and paid edition for iOS.  The free edition includes 4 free levels for a single user.  Additional users and levels are available with in-app purchases.  The School Edition has no in-app purchases. It is available for $4.99 and has up to 10 players and all levels available.

Further Information:

See the App on iTunes:

 

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 extensive experience in Linguistics, software development and special needs learning provides the perfect mix for the creative pond that is Happy Frog Apps.

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Into October

Just a short update for those of you waiting for our new apps.  School Words 1 is in testing.  Expect a launch announcement for late October or early November.

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In the meantime, make sure you follow us on Facebook.  As well as launch announcements, you’ll have access to our bi-weekly promo code giveaways.  We also post awesome suggestions for helping your child with reading.   You can find us here:   www.facebook.com/HappyFrogApps.

From Summer to Fall…

Hello everyone!  We’ve had a quiet summer here at Happy Frog Apps.  We are a family-oriented business, so summers are low-key as we spend time with our families.

But we are excited to announce our plans for Fall as they include some exciting new apps!

First out of the gate will be School Words 1.  This is the first in our new grade-by-grade series that teaches the 30-50 key vocabulary words that are needed to succeed in each grade. For all kids, School Words 1 is a great place to start to ensure no learning gaps.

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This app is important because children who struggle in school often don’t understand what they are asked to do. They don’t know the meaning of the words. This app ensures they understand AND can use the key terms.

Our next app will be the first in another new series.  Reading Comprehension Grade 3 will provide reading comprehension skill development for… you guessed it… kids in Grade 3 and older struggling students.  Unlike other reading comprehension apps, our apps will analyze your child’s performance by skill level. So you’ll know exactly what your child’s strengths and weaknesses are.
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Our third app will be helpful for earlier learners.  Wh Questions will build strong skills in answering WH questions such as What, Where, When, Why, Who and How.  Vital skills needed to demonstrate that you understand what a text is about.
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We are thrilled to be adding these new apps to our collection of high-quality, award-winning apps for children.  Look for announcements in October for release dates!