Using an App to Support a Child with Math

By: Lauren Pasquazzi, EC-SEAT Scholar

There is a student in our classroom that has some delays in certain areas of development. One developmental domain that is a challenge for him is cognitive skills. When we do activities that involve numbers, this student has trouble remembering and will confuse the numbers. I have observed that this child is a sensory learner. He gravitates towards any of the sensory play centers and enjoys using his hands. I decided to try the iPad with this student. I downloaded some math apps and first showed the student how to use them. The iPad was a success! The student was engaged and getting the right answers when using the apps. Every week we have been using the iPad at a certain part of the day to help this child. We have seen a lot of progress.

A couple apps we used:

I chose Monkey Math by THUP Games. This is an app that helps to strengthen math skills by counting strategies and number recognition. Here is a video showing the app. Monkey Math is available for Android and Apple devices. 

I also chose Montessori Math by L'Escapadou. This is an app that goes over math concepts such as shapes and colors for preschoolers.



About the Author: Lauren is a 2nd year EC-SEAT scholar preparing for graduation in May 2016. She is a certified educator for young children preschool aged to 3rd grade. She adores children and loves the feeling of being in a classroom teaching and helping young minds grow. Lauren believes children have so much to offer and is excited to see what else is in store as she starts her internship experience. Currently, Lauren is interning in an inclusive preschool at North Hampton Elementary and with Child Family Center in Exeter, NH.