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Indirectly targets vocabulary (choosing correct word – and then identifying its initial sound – to describe the picture) | Free | Cannot choose word length, Some multisyllabic words used (eg,‘underwear’) |\n\nUnderstanding Learning Disabilities | i  \nTarget Area: Phonics  \n\n| Name of App | Age | Description | Cost | Note |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Initial Code Sounds-Write Ltd | K-Year 1 | Official app for the Sounds~Write phonics program.\u003Cbr>Activities to further develop blending, segmenting, sound spelling correspondence, word reading and writing, sentence reading and writing.\u003Cbr>Activities are conducted in line with the exact‘script’ in the Sounds~Write teaching program (including gestures) . | Lite: Free\u003Cbr>Full: $7.99 | Units 1-11 included Comprehensive instructions for parents included (must be played with a teacher, tutor, etc.) |\n| Abc PocketPhonics Full Version: Letter, sounds & writing + first words Apps in My Pocket | Ages 5 and under | One of the best phonics apps. Strongly linked to structured synthetic phonics and comes with a parent guide. | Lite: Free\u003Cbr>Full: $10.99 | Lite version includes activities only for practicing listening\u003Cbr>to and writing letters |\n| Hairy Letters/ Hairy Phonics / Hairy Words Nessy Learning | Kindy + | Develops letter formation. Includes games to practise blending sounds to form short words. | Full: $4.49 | (As above)\u003Cbr>Available on Google Play for $4.89 |\n| Oz Phonics\u003Cbr>DSP Learning | PP-Year 1 | 5 different apps for phonics development\u003Cbr>1. Introduction to reading\u003Cbr>2. Phonemic awareness and letter sounds\u003Cbr>3. CVC, CCVC words, consonant blends, sentences\u003Cbr>4. Consonant blends, CVCC words, digraphs, spelling\u003Cbr>5. 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