SENTENCE MAKER

Grasshopper Apps. (2017). Sentence Maker (Version 3.1) [Mobile application software]. Retrieved from https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sentence-maker/id499150658

Price: $0.99

Rubric Score: 17/22

Age and intended audience: ages 4 and up; targeted for those working on early literacy sentence structure skills

Review: Sentence Maker allows users to match words and pictures to make simple sentences. Using the parental controls, sentences can be adjusted from 2-5 words. This early literacy app can help build readers’ sight word recognition and sentence construction. The app’s photos contains realistic photos including those of all genders and several races. In adjusting the parent controls, the adult user has the opportunity to personalize the photos and voice used for the sentences allowing the app to have endless practice opportunities. Sound and Hints can be turned on or off to match users’ preferences. The Privacy Policy states that any information collected will be used to improve services provided within the app. The collected data is only kept as long as the account is active.