# Better Start Literacy Support

> Tier 2 literacy practice with mini-games and voice guidance for iPads.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.akotech.bslaapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.akotech.bslaapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.akotech.bslaapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** AkoTech Limited
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-04
- **Data as of:** 2025-12-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.akotech.bslaapp)
- **Website:** [https://akotech.nz/](https://akotech.nz/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/corporate-information/policies](https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/corporate-information/policies)

## Description

The BSLA App delivers structured Tier 2 literacy practice that aligns directly with BSLA Tier 2, Level 1 and 2 lesson plans. Designed to complement in-class Tier 2 teaching, the app offers independent, skill-building activities that students can complete both at school and at home.<br><br>Learners progress through a weekly pathway of engaging mini-games that build phoneme awareness and strengthen letter–sound knowledge. Additionally, a dedicated practice area provides opportunity to further develop key skills such as blending, segmenting, and sound manipulation. Voice instructions guide each step, encouraging feedback celebrates progress, and learners can unlock and collect playful avatars and frames as they advance.<br><br>BSLA teachers can create groups, assign weekly programs, and monitor student performance - ensuring every learner receives targeted practice at the right time.<br><br>Highlights<br><br>Colourful, child-friendly design paired with fun activities for independent practice.<br>A mix of simple, repeatable game styles with targets that change each time, keeping every session fresh and motivating.<br>Gives learners additional practice with selection, blending, memory, matching, sorting, manipulation, and reading tasks.<br>Optimised for both Android and iOS with edge-to-edge layouts and vivid, high-quality visuals.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.akotech.bslaapp)