Word Vault Pro Update {review and giveaway}

Awhile back, I wrote a post about Word Vault. You can read about that here.   In January of this year, the app got a major update.  I wanted to tell you about it so you can see how awesome it is!

The first thing I noticed was how colorful it is!  This re-design is really appealing to my eyes.

The second thing I noticed was how comprehensive each of the sections were.  Check out all of the options below.  They had these sections before, but they added a lot to each.  You can also add your own to each!!

Another thing I love about this update is the use of real photos:

Other awesome features:
-You can track data.
-You can set up profiles for each student and you can set up groups for them as well.
-You can add your own words.
-Each word has audio with it.
-There are 1800+ flashcards in 25+ categories.

In summary, I really really really LOVE this update.  I use this app all the time.

If you want this app, you can purchase it on the iTunes store for $49.99 (at the time of this review).  BUT, I have some awesome info for you--It will be 50% this Wednesday, May 20, 2015 before midnight Eastern!! That is, it will be $25!!  That is a STEAL!   Don't miss out on this Better Hearing and Speech Month deal!  



Wait....there's more!!  Home Speech Home has generously donated a code for a lucky reader!! Enter the rafflecopter below for your chance to win!  Good luck!

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PS.  If you want to try the app out before purchasing the full version, check out Word Vault Essential.

Yes/No Barn {app review + giveaway}

Happy Wednesday!  I hope you're enjoying the TpT sale that's happening right now!  I have been checking out some new apps recently, and I wanted to share them with you as part of Better Hearing and Speech Month!

The first one I want to share with you is Yes/No Barn from Smarty Ears!

One of my favorite features about this app is how intuitive it is.   Just simply set up your player(s), hit play, and you're off!

The questions are all yes/no questions (as the title of the app suggests).  The students simply answer the question and press the left duck (no) or the right duck (yes).  Some of the questions use clipart images:

Others use real photos:

Some of the questions are about what the student is doing, wearing, etc.  They look like this:

In this case, the child will give you an answer, and you will mark whether or not they answered correctly.

All Smarty Ears apps feature an awesome report section, and this app is no exception!   It separates the reports by date and also by type of question asked.

Overall, I really like this app.  It's a great way to target yes/no questions.  It is very intuitive.  The report section is very detailed, and the reports can be shared or printed.   Students enjoy the app, and the images are not too difficult for them to figure out.  This is a great option for individual therapy, group therapy or for center time!

If you are interested in this app, you can purchase it on the iTunes store for $3.99 for Better Hearing and Speech Month.  It is normally $5.99, so grab it while it's discounted!

Smarty Ears is generously offering one lucky reader a code for this app.  Enter the rafflecopter below for a chance to win! Good luck!

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What's in Your Cart {linky party}

As you probably know, this week is Teacher Appreciation Week!  Well, we aren't teachers, but a lot of us do work in the education world!  Our school celebrates all staff this week (teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs, etc), so we should all celebrate too!

Jenna from Speech Room News is hosting another linky party for us to show you some of our new products and what's in our cart!

First up is my new Simplified Speech Therapy Planner!

Another new game is Speech War!  Check out Later Developing Sounds 1, Later Developing Sounds 2, and Early Developing Sounds.

Now for what's in my cart!

Triangles of Meaning from Schoolhouse Talk

Speaking an Writing Prompts for CCSS by Nicole Allison

Text Evidence Reading Passages by Miss DeCarlo

Artic Deck by Nicole Allison 

Enjoy the sale here!! Remember to use the code: ThankYou at checkout!!