Is it time for some letters by now? I think so. First let me say this, nothing seems to be able to replace the original flash card, the Eric Carle seem to be a favorite for my son, however there are a few letters that are a stretch. He is probably one of the few people that can pick a Xolo or a Quetzal out of a lineup, anyway I digress...

There is a large assortment of flash card type apps for the iPhone and iPad but, for whatever reason, the interest in these is fleeting. This little app with its award winning title (for length) is the one he likes the best.

Two reasons:

1. There are multiple touch points; if you hit the letter he will hear what that letter is, and if you hit the picture he will get a little animation with a sound to reinforce the association of that letter.

2. It's easy to use; he can identify and see all the letters, recalling the ones he loves, rarely mishitting the wanted letter.

This app also allows for interaction between you and your child. I typically will have him find certain letters, "Where is the letter 'I'?" He will of course go for the sound effect/animation but when I ask him what the letter is he will hit the letter and typically call out the name at the same time. Great reinforcement of the alphabet and, of course, only $.99.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/letters-a-to-z-for-ipad-from/id364047351?mt=8