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December 20/2011

We are absolutely thrilled that Andrera Sands from the Edmonton Journal has taken the time to write a story about Lisa and I and our new spelling app Simplex Spelling Phonics 1. The article is online now on the Edmonton Journal's website.

December 16/2011

Teachers With Apps was kind enough to post a demonstration video of Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 on their site. Check out the video.

 

Fun Educational Apps also posted a review of Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 today.

"Simplex Spelling Phonic 1 is another top spelling app by Pyxwise Software for iPhone/iPod/iPad."

"Simplex Spelling Phonics offers is an easy to use, bright and clear spelling app. There is no distraction so kids can go on with learning. The method offered helps improve English spelling and reading."

"We also liked that each word is used in a sentence which helps Kids improve their vocabulary and comprehension."

"It offers a set lists of word and does not give you the flexibly to use your own words. We tend to agree as the goal of this app to is teach and learn the basics behind spelling. Each list corresponds to a group of words and adding other words would confuse the kids. It is not a spelling app to practice instead it is a teaching app where the goal is to learn the rules and set lists of high frequency words."

"Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 is a great spelling app using the phonic[s] approach that we like! Kids can learn the foundations and basic rules behind spelling and thus ensure long term results. It is clearly presented, easy to use. It is a learning app in the sense that it does not offer any gimmick or animation, the whole focus is on learning how to spell and sounds rules. Another Fun Educational Apps Top Picks!"

December 15/2011

Andrea Gardner from Applicable2U, a review blog of iPad and iTouch applications that relate to educators and parents, has reviewed Simplex Spelling Phonics 1. Andrea has been a teacher for many years with a very impressive background that includes a focus on integrating technology into classrooms. Her review has also been posted over at I Education Apps Review.

"As a child embarks on the road to spelling and reading there are five key areas that a child should focus on: vocabulary, phonemic awareness, sight words, phonics and comprehension. As you explore with this educational app, teachers and parents will quickly see how these five concepts have been integrated fluidly."

"With a year full of spelling curriculum which has over 450 high frequency words divided into 42 lessons, your child will be building their confidence as their base foundation of literacy is being established."

"Applicable2U is truly excited with the updates that have been made from their other spelling application, Simplex Spelling HD."

"The overall purpose of this educational app is not to memorize, but to rather transfer this learning to become efficient readers and spellers with a solid comprehension of the phonics approach."

"For a simple .99¢ download, your child or student will be gaining a lifetime of academic skills that will be applied throughout their early stages of life."

"It's time that you take the anxiety that can be built up in a child when reading and spelling with a simple download of Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 to your iTunes library here."

Tracy Braatz recently reviewed Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 on Best Apps For Kids giving it 4.5/5 stars and an Editor's Choice award!

"If you like Simplex Spelling HD, by Pyxwise Software, then you'll definitely want to download their latest app, Simplex Spelling Phonics 1."

"Pyxwise Software has done it again! Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 is a terrific spelling app; one that we will definitely be using at our house"

December 11/2011

Wow lots of news today. Not sure where to start. Here we go.

Mobile iEducator just posted their review of Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 today and we are honored that they gave it 5/5 stars.

"Phonics 1 uses spelling to build literacy since students are required to spell the word using a keyboard (ABC or QWERTY) after hearing the word said and used in a sentence as opposed to learning the word solely based on sight and memorization."

"This app is incredibly easy to use- there is even a tutorial for first time users."

"Phonics 1 is an excellent app for English language learners and emerging readers. It could also be useful for students in speech therapy by including the pronunciation of words by the student."

"I love that multiple users can be added to the app and that each users progress is saved! Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 is another excellent app by Pyxwise."

A site in the Nederlands called Kids Apps Awards has just reviewed Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 giving it 5/5 stars in all six of their categories and one of their education awards. Some snippets are included below (translated from Dutch to English via Google translate).

"Highly recommended. A very good explanation and a clear voice that tells everything."

"It really is a winner again with lots of good explanations, options, clear and very educational. Definitely a deserved award!"

Jennifer from Apps For Homeschooling just informed us that Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 won their App of the Week award. Thank you Apps For Homeschooling.

"Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 is one of the most powerful spelling apps for phonics I've ever used. The arrangement of 450 high frequency words according to phonetic sounds and principles, the self-correcting, direct-instruction, statistics, multiple users – it meets ALL of my criteria."

December 8/2011

Pyxwise Software is excited to announce that today Apple featured Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 in the educational "New & Noteworthy" section of the US App Store! That makes 3 countries including Poland and Romania since we launched a few days ago on Dec 3rd. Thank you Apple!

December 8/2011

Crazy Mike over at Crazy Mikes Apps posted their review of Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 last night giving it 4.5/5 heads. Some quotes from the review are included below, but go and check out the full review.

"Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 (by Pyxwise Software Inc.) is a comprehensive spelling and reading phonics app that will help increase your child's longterm spelling and reading skills, featuring a year's spelling curriculum with over 450 high-frequency words and 42 spelling lists."

"Pyxwise Software Inc. has done a great job in developing this education app to help kids learn through phonics."

"Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 is an excellent education app to help your child learn how to spell and read well because of its extensive content, use of phonics, and focus on the most used high-frequency words."

 

December 7/2011

Jennifer Boggart from Apps For Homeschooling was kind enough to review our new spelling app Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 giving it 5/5 apples and her coveted "Golden App" award.

"Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 is certainly one of the best, most intensive spelling apps that I've found."

"Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 is one of the most powerful spelling apps for phonics I've ever used. The arrangement of 450 high frequency words according to phonetic sounds and principles, the self-correcting, direct-instruction, statistics, multiple users – it meets ALL of my criteria."

"The introductory lesson teaches you and your child how to use the app, and encourages exploration of the built-in phonics hints that help your child to learn in detail how English words are constructed phonetically."

"My daughter (8) loves that she can use this app independently to learn phonetic patterns of spelling that we haven't yet covered together in our one-on-one learning times, but because it includes excellent direct instruction, this app can be used as a primary source of phonetic spelling instruction."

"My favorite part of the app are the detailed explanations of phonetic concepts and rules, particularly the additional explanations that are available by clicking the white starburst in the phonics hints for each letter, and the arrow bars connecting silent e's with the vowels they influence."

 

In addition we are excited to announce that, within a few days of launching Simplex Spelling Phonics 1, Apple has already featured it in their "New & Noteworthy" section in both Poland and Romania.

 

December 6/2011

Emma Apple over at Muslim Friendly Apps reviewed both of our spelling apps in a combined review yesterday! We're thrilled that both our apps received her highest "Gold Apple" rating.

"The system is deceptively simple (as the name suggests) but is one of the (if not the) best and most powerful apps of it's kind."

"Simplex Spelling is an absolutely must have educational app for the tech-savvy classroom or home-education curriculum."

Muslim Friendly Apps is also giving away copies of both Simplex Spelling HD and Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 on their FaceBook page starting today. Stop by and see if you can get a free copy!

Famigo, a site dedicated to bringing families together through technology, also recently reviewed Simplex Spelling HD giving it 4/5 stars and awarding it their "Famigo APProved" status. Check out their review here.

"An absolutely fantastic educational app that very effectively teaches and tests kids on different spelling tasks. Even in the free version there's a ton of content."

 

December 3/2011

We are excited to announce that Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 for iPad®, iPhone® 3GS, iPhone 4 and iPod touch® (3rd and 4th generation) is available starting today on the App Store^SM. For a limited time, in celebration of our launch, Pyxwise Software is offering Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 for only $0.99, 80% off of the regular price of $4.99. Get it now!

This newest version of Simplex Spelling teaches English spelling and reading skills by using a powerful combination of phonics lessons, spelling/word patterns, our unique "reverse phonics" approach and contextually relevant spelling rules. Simplex Spelling Phonics 1 delivers this comprehensive approach while focusing on more than 450 new high frequency words. Check out our product page for more information.

December 1/2011

Lesley Taylor from Best Apps For Kids recently reviewed Simplex Spelling HD giving it 4.5/5 stars and an Editor's Choice award!

"Simplex Spelling HD is one of the best spelling apps (maybe the best) in the app store at the moment."

"One of the best things about this app is that each word is spoken, used in a sentence, then spoken again – which also helps put the word in context."

"each word and sentence in the app has been professionally recorded, which is a welcome departure from computer generated voices which often miss the mark with shorter words."

"Bottom-line: Simplex Spelling HD is a must have spelling app for anyone needing to master the first 220 frequently used spelling words based on the Dolch spelling system."

"The app also supports multiple users which works well in a setting where different children are mastering the words at different levels."