DPS Letter-Sound Keyboard
Education
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
iPad
LetterSound Keyboard turns typing into a phonics learning experience! Perfect for early readers, children with reading difficulties, and special education.
HEAR LETTER SOUNDS AS YOU TYPE
Hold down any letter to hear its sound! This multisensory approach helps children connect letters with their sounds, reinforcing phonics learning naturally.
PHONICS-BASED WORD PREDICTION
Our smart prediction suggests phonics-friendly words that match what your child is typing. Perfect for building reading confidence!
CUSTOMIZABLE & ACCESSIBLE
-Choose from 4 fun colour themes
-Adjust key size for small fingers
-High contrast mode for better visibility
-Set sound timing preferences
PERFECT FOR:
-Early readers learning phonics
-Children with dyslexia or reading difficulties
-Special education classrooms
-Homeschooling parents
-Speech therapy practice
-Kindergarten and Grade 1 students
SAFE & PRIVATE
• No internet access required
• No data collection
• No ads or in-app purchases
• COPPA compliant (child-safe)
• Works without "Full Access"
EASY SETUP:
1. Install the app
2. Go to Settings → General → Keyboards
3. Enable "LetterSound Keyboard"
4. Tap the globe button to switch
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS:
• Reinforces letter-sound recognition
• Builds typing confidence
• Supports literacy development
• Engages multiple learning styles
• Makes learning fun!
WHY PARENTS & TEACHERS LOVE IT:
"I use this with my kindergarten class - the kids love hearing the sounds!"
"My child with dyslexia finds typing less frustrating now."
"Finally, an educational keyboard that actually helps with reading!"
SPECIAL FEATURES:
• Digraph sounds (sh, ch, th, wh)
• Adjustable dwell time
• Recent word memory
• Three keyboard layouts (letters, numbers, digraphs)
• Sound on/off toggle
• Reset to defaults
Download now and watch your child's reading skills grow while they type!
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Keyboard is now bigger and has larger easier to target buttons.
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Information
- Seller
- Doug Abbot
- Size
- 5.1 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later.
- iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPad
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © SET-BC