Description
Simplex Spelling improves English spelling and reading skills in a fun and interactive way by combining a unique “reverse phonics” approach with contextually relevant spelling rules that explain why words are spelled in a particular manner. It works like a personal spelling coach with every word.
Simplex Spelling Sight Words contains over 260 English sight words including all of the words from the Dolch word lists. The Dolch word lists consist of 50-75% of all the words used in children’s literature. Learning these high frequency words will help the student to establish a strong base foundation in spelling and reading fluency and will build their confidence.
Rather than using flash cards, Simplex Spelling enables the student to build each word phonetically using the built in “reverse phonics” hint system that teaches both phonics and phonemic awareness. Students gain necessary skills to become both effective readers and spellers, rather than relying on the sheer memorization of words. The informative spelling rule hint feature also explains why words are spelled in a particular manner.
Research studies have found that the best way to teach reading is through phonics and phonemic awareness.[1] In addition, great spellers almost invariably make great readers. However great readers are not always good spellers. So learning to read through the synthetic phonics spelling approach in Simplex Spelling will give your student the best chance to establish both spelling and reading fluency.
Phonics has also been demonstrated to be a much more effective method of teaching reading for students with dyslexia than the whole word approach as it teaches left to right reading of sounds which research shows is in line with the way the brain works.
Many people mistakenly believe that sight words cannot be learned through a phonics approach, but the fact is that the vast majority of sight words can be sounded out properly using a full synthetic phonics approach such as the one used in Simplex Spelling.
Simplex Spelling’s unique, immediate letter by letter feedback system is designed with clues and hints that will enable every student to spell each word successfully. It is great tool to have for kids learning to spell and read, remedial students, those with dyslexia and special needs, or those learning English as a second language.
Simplex Spelling is also equipped with an automatic progress tracking system that enables you to see at a glance words that have been mastered and words that require further practice.
Simplex Spelling enhances understanding in a variety of students as it appeals to audio, visual and tactile learners.
Simplex Spelling resources
Word Lists.
Simplex Spelling Sight Words – Word Lists
Introduction
hi, can, hint, the, drag, blue, tap, on, help, a
Word List 1A
I, and, it, is, big, go, jump, run
Word List 1B
for, up, in, find, make, look, one, play
Word List 1C
to, not, you, we, red, here, away, down, little
Word List 1D
my, see, come, three, me, funny, where, said, yellow
Word List 2A
at, did, do, but, all, no, yes, was, like, ride
Word List 2B
get, am, he, be, now, so, too, ran, under, four
Word List 2C
new, well, ate, eat, with, that, will, this, they, there
Word List 2D
are, she, brow, our, into, black, must, pretty, say, please
Word List 2E
soon, good, have, came, want, went, out, what, saw, white, who
Word List 3A
an, had, any, let, ask, by, fly, put, stop, take
Word List 3B
of, as, from, has, his, her, just, him, open, again
Word List 3C
how, every, give, giving, were, know, live, may, some, when
Word List 3D
old, round, once, after, could, them, over, then, thank, think, walk
Word List 4A
sit, its, very, sing, fast, or, best, gave, been
Word List 4B
us, first, buy, pull, made, off, why, tell, which
Word List 4C
wish, both, wash, these, those, their, call, found, around
Word List 4D
cold, goes, five, read, sleep, right, write, use, always
Word List 4E
green, before, does, many, don’t, upon, would, work, your, because
Word List 5A
far, ten, keep, try, bring, long, own, pick, six, dones
Word List 5B
if, draw, cut, full, warm, fall, small, shall, show, better
Word Lists 5C
got, hot, grow, start, myself, carry, only, today, light, eight
Word List 5D
much, never, clean, drink, hold, hurt, seven, about, kind, laugh, together
Noun List 6A
bed, box, man, men, car, day, boy, baby, feet, cake
Noun List 6B
cat, dog, cow, duck, bird, farm, corn, egg, fish, fire
Noun List 6C
bell, ball, doll, hill, grass, toy, back, stick
Noun List 6D
leg, sun, top, pig, hand, milk, nest, robin, way
Noun List 6E
song, ring, wind, window, snow, seed, tree, street, sheep
Noun List 6F
coat, boat, name, game, time, home, horse, door, floor
What others are saying about Simplex Spelling Sight Words
Features by Apple
Simplex Spelling Sight Words – Dolch Sight Words With Reverse Phonics has been featured by Apple as New & Noteworthy in 17 countries under the Education category. In addition it has been featured under Education->English in 3 countries and Education->Grammar & Vocabulary in another 7 countries. Simplex Spelling has also been featured by Apple as “What’s Hot” in the United States and Canada under both the Education and Games->Education categories.
Ms. Amato – Teacher NYC
“The Simplex Spelling HD application for sight words is wonderful. I work with students with autism and my students absolutely love it. It is an amazing way to learn the basic sight words. My students were motivated to keep spelling the words. My students loved when the program said and they saw good job, excellent, mastered go on the screen, it was a positive reinforcement. I also love that this programs gives phonic hints that allow the students to press when they need help [to] remember what letter is next and it gives you the letter and its sound. This is a wonderful concept. My students have increased their spelling correctly by fifty percent. It also helped to reinforce my classroom letters of saying the word and sounding it out to spell it. My students created beautiful writing pieces from a read aloud and spelled all of the words in their sentences correctly. I would recommend this application to all parents and educators. It would be a great use for anyone to utilize with both disabled and non-disabled students/children. Thank you for creating this wonderful application. This is an essential I-Pad application for our early learners and I would get it as soon as you could. Thank you to Simplex Spelling for their wonderful application.”
The Wired Homeschool
“Right from the start I was impressed with the app. The tutorial is fantastic and leads kids through the use of the application while teaching them how to spell. There’s no doubt you’ll know how to use the app by the time you’re finished with the tutorial.”
“The positive reinforcement and hints help the user along toward their goal of spelling each word.”
“My kids have asked me repeatedly [to] play the game. I never thought they’d be so enthusiastic about spelling.”
“I can confidently recommend this app.”
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“Simplex Spelling HD is a top spelling app for kids. It is well done and uses a unique “reverse phonics” approach that will teach your kids how to spell English high frequency words giving them a solid foundation to spell and read.”
“if you are looking for a top educational app to support your kids learning, you may want to check out Simplex Spelling HD.”
“The focus is on learning, but all well done. Kids will find the program easy to follow and use.”
“It is one these top apps that greatly support kids learning. All is clear and the interface will engage and stimulate your kids.”
“Overall, it is fantastic educational app that will definitely help and support your kids learning. It can be used by all children at home, in the classroom and ideal for home-schooling.”
Andrew K from Hub Pages in his “Review of the Best Kids Educational iPhone Apps”
“Simplex Spelling HD is one of the best educational apps for kids”
“I have decided to start the list with this amazing iPhone application. It is intended to improve spelling skills of kids. This application expands vocabulary of kids significantly and provides an easy and interesting way to learn new words. So, playing this iPhone app kids will improve their vocabulary and learn how to spell words correctly. Simply know that this great iPhone app can bring a lot of advantages to child development of your kids.”
Awards
Sources
1.Report of the National Reading Panel (April, 2000). ““Teaching Children to Read” | Summary Report“