The 1.1 version of Montessori Crosswords - Teach and Learn Spelling with Fun Puzzles for Children for Mac was available to download on the developer's website when we last checked. We cannot confirm if there is a free download of this app available.
We recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus. This software for Mac OS X is a product of L'Escapadou. The program lies within Games, more precisely Family. This software is suitable for Mac OS X 10.5 or later. The program can also be called "Montessori Crosswords". The following version: 1.1 is the most frequently downloaded one by the program users.
From the developer:
Montessori Crosswords offers a fun, interactive game to help kids develop their reading, writing and spelling skills using the proven Montessori method of learning and 300 different word-picture-audio combinations and letters sounds (phonics) !
There are three levels of phonetic difficulty appropriate for ages 3/4 to 8 (as defined in the Montessori method) - of course, older kids can also have fun and practice their spelling!
You may want to check out more Mac applications, such as 123 Kids Fun PUZZLE GOLD - Educational app for toddlers and preschoolers, 123 Kids Fun PUZZLE GREEN - Educational app for toddlers and preschoolers or 123 Kids Fun PUZZLE RED - Educational app for toddlers and preschoolers, which might be related to Montessori Crosswords - Teach and Learn Spelling with Fun Puzzles for Children.
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