Word Ball

 Word Ball

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/word-ball-fun-word-game-app/id436239309?mt=8

Price: $1.99

Pros:  This app is a fun and challenging word game that allows students aged 8 and up to think about words in an innovative way.  This game allows for young students to learn new words, spell them, and enhance their vocabulary while playing a fun fast paced game.  

Cons:  Word ball contains a lot of letters on the screen that you need to put together to create a word of any length.  I think a con to this game would be that it might get a little overwhelming.  With so many balls on the screen, it might be confusing trying to get a word together so quickly.  Also, the balls disappear if you are too slow in creating a word. 

Education:  I want to teach either grades 2, 3, or 4.  I think this game would be a great one to introduce to your students in English class.  Vocabulary is very important, and this app can make learning more fun.  I think I would specifically use this app as an extension for quick learners.  If someone would finish a vocabulary assignment quicker than others I would allow them to play this game to extend their knowledge.  

I have never seen an app like this, but I would be interested in seeing if there were  apps similar to it that I could use in my classroom.