Futaba

Futaba – a fun iPad App for the Classroom

Futaba is an addictive and fun iPad app designed for the classroom that can help children with word association, word learning, or even teaching a 2nd Language. It’s suitable for kids of all ages (depending on how you use it) and can also great for kids with special needs or learning difficulties. You can download it for FREE from iTunes.

Futaba can be played by up to 4 players at a time

“Futaba” is a Japanese word meaning “seedling” – the game is designed to help kids grow the vocabulary in any language. Seated at a desk, up to 4 players can join and start playing Futaba to test their word knowledge and to see how quickly they can recognise the word or image in the playing area…

Futaba comes with default learning sets, but the the game is most useful for classroom use if you take some time to create your own games categories, words (customised learning sets are explained below).

There’s a full list of features here

Tips on using Futaba in the classroom

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NEW: Futaba Classroom Games

Are you a teacher looking to promote good fun academic competition in your classroom? Futaba Classroom Games is a more more powerful (and more polished) version of our popular Futaba game, designed especially for use in preschools through to k2 and beyond. Check out the video tour below and a review of both apps on Wired.com.