What
Siya Sipela – We Spell – Ons Spel
As educators and caregivers, we understand the significance of nurturing a strong foundation in language and literacy skills.
Common Challenges Faced by Struggling Spellers:
- Retention Struggles: Children with spelling difficulties may struggle to retain newly learned words, requiring constant reinforcement and repetition.
- Phonetic Challenges: Some children may find it hard to grasp phonetic rules, affecting their ability to sound out and spell unfamiliar words.
This results into:
- Development delays: Difficulties with spelling can hinder the child’s overall literacy development.
- Resistance: Struggling spellers may develop a resistance to writing tasks as the fear of making mistakes.
How
The App That You Need
In this digital era, it’s evident that learners gravitate toward typing or conversing with devices. This shift has not only led to a surge in content creation but has also nurtured creative writing skills, spurred sudden improvements in planning abilities, and more.
Our application serves as a valuable tool for teachers, parents, and caregivers, enabling them to create customized word lists for the learner to practice spelling in a constructive and engaging manner. With an intuitive interface and the ability to store word lists, our app aims to make the learning process enjoyable while fostering confidence and proficiency in spelling.
Join us on this enriching journey, where learning becomes a delightful experience!
Personalised
Word Lists
Create personalised word lists tailored to the child’s specific spelling challenges, current curriculum, or theme in the class.
By avoiding boredom-inducing generic word lists, learners are more likely to stay engaged and enthusiastic about their spelling practice, resulting in more effective learning outcomes.
Interactive
Practice Sessions
The application offers interactive and constructive spelling practice sessions that keep children engaged and motivated.
This is achieved through Text-to-Speech, where the app vocalizes the word to the learner. Additionally, the app provides immediate feedback by displaying the correct word when incorrectly guessed.
Simplified
Layout
Minimising noise and ensures accessibility for learners with learning difficulties.
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The
Repetitive Process
The implementation of a gamified approach encourages repetition.
Learners are inspired to practice spelling persistently. This repetitive process, when paired with healthy motivation, helps reinforce memory retention and builds confidence in spelling abilities.
Who
Meet The Minds Behind The App
We understand the unique journey of families with special needs children because we’ve walked that path ourselves. Our team is not just developers; we are parents, siblings, and caregivers who intimately know the dedication and love required when raising a child with learning disabilities.
This personal experience drives us to create an app that not only addresses the challenges but also celebrates the small victories along the way. We’re here to support you, because we’ve been there, and together, we can make learning an empowering adventure for every child.
Marcell Pietersen
A Mother, Business Analyst, and Learning Enthusiast
Riaan Pietersen
A Father, Developer, Engineer, and Loving Soul
Ask
We’re in BETA
We currently support these languages:
- South African English
- Afrikaans
If you would like to get notified when we launch new languages and features, send us a message and we’ll add you to the list.
Our Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
Our Email
help@siyasipela.co.za