
Phonological Awareness Lab
Pre Reading Skills Practice
$21.99 · Designed for iPad
iPad
Build a Strong Foundation for Reading Through Playful Learning!
Phonological Awareness Lab (PAL) turns learning into an interactive science adventure where children experiment with sounds, syllables, and words to build essential pre-reading skills. Designed by a certified speech-language pathologist and developed by Smarty Ears, PAL combines evidence-based learning with a fun, game-like environment that keeps students motivated from start to finish.
Explore Four Interactive Labs:
• Sentence Experiment Lab: Practice identifying and counting words within sentences.
• Decoding Room: Strengthen blending skills with two interactive games—Blending Syllables and Blending Sounds.
• Rhyming Compound: Build rhyming skills with three levels of play—Rhyming Identification, Rhyming Selection, and Rhyming Match.
• Syllable X-Ray: Learn to identify and count syllables while exploring engaging visuals.
Each lab features colorful graphics, animated environments, and dynamic sound effects that transform phonological awareness practice into play. Children feel like scientists conducting sound “experiments,” making learning fun and meaningful.
Engaging Gameplay
• Students choose their avatar and participate in hands-on activities across multiple labs.
• Adaptive levels allow learners to progress at their own pace.
• Motivating visuals, animations, and immediate feedback keep children actively involved.
• Designed to support classroom, home, or therapy use.
Multi-Player Functionality
• Add multiple players with custom names and photos or avatars.
• Switch easily between players during sessions.
• Perfect for small-group therapy, classroom centers, or home learning.
Data Tracking and Reports
• Automatically tracks accuracy for each skill area.
• Generates a detailed “Report Card” showing performance by activity, date, and session.
• Includes easy-to-read graphs for quick progress monitoring.
• Export data to the free Therapy Report Center or email reports to caregivers or educators.
Evidence-Based and RTI-Friendly
Phonological awareness is one of the strongest predictors of reading success. Research shows that children who develop phonological awareness skills—such as rhyming, blending, and segmenting—read more fluently and with greater comprehension. PAL provides targeted practice for these skills, making it ideal for Response to Intervention (RTI) and literacy support programs.
Features
• Multi-player capability
• Four labs targeting essential pre-reading skills
• Seven activities of increasing complexity
• Customizable player profiles with avatars
• Automatic data tracking and progress reports
• Fun animations and immediate feedback
• Research-based learning approach
• High-quality images and sound
Developed by Smarty Ears, trusted by over 250,000 educators and speech-language pathologists in more than 70 countries, Phonological Awareness Lab empowers children to learn, communicate, and thrive through technology.
Ratings & Reviews
We have updated to the latest iOS and fixed some bugs
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Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Smarty Ears, LLC
- Size
- 47.8 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later.
- iPad
Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © All rights reserved to Smarty Ears, LLC
