# Montessori Crosswords for Kids

> Phonics Game to Learn to Read

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id384334005](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id384334005)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id384334005`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pierre Abel
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (127 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.2
- **Last updated:** 2019-10-18
- **First published:** 2010-08-07
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/montessori-crosswords-for-kids/id384334005)
- **Website:** [http://lescapadou.com/LEscapadou\_-\_Fun\_and\_Educational\_applications\_for\_iPad\_and\_IPhone/Montessori\_Crosswords.html](http://lescapadou.com/LEscapadou_-_Fun_and_Educational_applications_for_iPad_and_IPhone/Montessori_Crosswords.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://lescapadou.com/LEscapadou\_-\_Fun\_and\_Educational\_applications\_for\_iPad\_and\_IPhone/LEscapadou\_-\_Privacy\_Policy.html](http://lescapadou.com/LEscapadou_-_Fun_and_Educational_applications_for_iPad_and_IPhone/LEscapadou_-_Privacy_Policy.html)

## Description

Based on the proven Montessori learning method, Montessori Crosswords helps kids develop reading, writing, and spelling by building words from 320 word-image-audio-phonics combinations using a phonics-enabled movable alphabet.

The app offers leveled activities (Levels 1–4), 44 sound categories, digraphs, R-controlled vowels, and customizable word lists. It supports multi-user reports, multiple display styles (capital, lowercase, cursive), and CCSS-aligned phonics standards—delivering a classroom-friendly, interactive learning experience for kids aged preschool to early elementary.

## Rankings

- #126,111 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews consistently praise Montessori Crosswords for early literacy support, especially phonemic awareness, phonics, and spelling. They value its ability to tailor difficulty, focus on specific spelling patterns, and use in both home and school settings. The app is noted for engaging visuals, rewarding feedback, and suitability for diverse learners, including dyslexic students. Some criticisms mention sound/volume issues, occasional hard-to-turn-off post-completion interactions, and a few say parts are too easy or pronunciation quirks. Overall, it's regarded as a strong, versatile tool for spelling, reading, and phonological awareness.

### Pros

- Strong literacy support: improves phonemic awareness, phonics, and spelling for early readers.
- Customizable, differentiated learning with multiple levels and targeted spelling patterns.
- Visually engaging and well-built with meaningful content.
- Reward system and end-of-word feedback that motivates practice.
- Suitable for diverse learners (including dyslexic students) and easy to use at home or in school.

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