Key Verbs with Steffy & James 1.1.0

Key Verbs with Steffy and James is an interactive educational application designed to facilitate the learning of a variety of verbs through a structured and engaging format. The app presents verbs in the present tense commands, accompanied by descriptions in both present and past tense forms, supporting language development across multiple grammatical structures.

Part of the Key Word Kids series, this resource features characters Steffy and James illustrating actions with family and friends. The app offers two primary modes: a ‘Learn’ mode, where children select from three figures to observe the execution of commands and hear descriptions in present continuous and past tense; and a ‘Test’ mode, which displays actions with present tense prompts, then pauses to allow children to verbalize the corresponding past tense form of the action.

Designed to promote both engagement and learning, the app showcases vibrant characters, appealing sound effects, and includes brief mini-games as cognitive breaks. Customizable options allow users to enable or disable text display, voice narration, background sounds, and transition effects, accommodating diverse learning preferences and needs.

FEATURES:

• No in-app purchases or social media links
• User-friendly interface with intuitive navigation
• Interactive design fostering active participation
• Incorporation of motivating mini-games
• Dual modes: Learn and Test
• Three action sets per cycle, comprising three verbs each
• On-screen pause button facilitating mode switching, skipping verb sets, or returning home
• Learn mode involves choosing an action to observe its verb form progression without testing
• Test mode prompts users to recall and articulate the past tense form of actions via multiple-choice selection before verification
• Includes instruction on regular and irregular past tense verbs
• Teaches correct usage of personal pronouns ‘he’, ‘she’, and ‘it’ in context of past actions
• Supports concept development through targeted teaching strategies
• Adaptable for various age groups—from one-year-olds learning basic vocabulary to older children mastering past tense constructions
• Customization options include sound effects, background noise, transition effects, interactive bubbles for selection feedback, voice-only or text-only modes, and post-cycle games
• Clear speech delivered in neutral English directly from trained specialists including a Speech Language Pathologist and Play Therapist
• Accessible for children learning English as an additional language and those with language learning difficulties affected by conceptual or grammatical challenges
• Set against Australian-themed backgrounds such as the outback, safari, farm, beach, and domestic scenes
• Suitable for individual use or group sessions with professionals or caregivers
• Effective tool for establishing joint attention among children with autism or communication needs
• Supports speech therapy goals by teaching verbs as single action words (1 ICW) and in combination with pronouns (2 ICW), such as ‘She kicked’, ‘He ate’, or ‘It flew’

Including engaging visuals, effective teaching strategies, and adaptable features, Key Verbs with Steffy and James offers a comprehensive approach to verb acquisition tailored for diverse learners.