App Profile: Sing to Say - Music + Language

Sing to Say was developed to help children learn language through music and animation.

Sing to Say uses specially crafted original songs and lyrics that focus on targeted words. We pair the words with music, lyrics and animation. The songs are well-paced, clear and geared to early learners. Music performance are exciting and original.

Our goal is to boost your child’s communication skills through music and engaging learning activities.

CONCEPT
Research shows that music and language are acquired in different parts of the brain. Sing to Say uses music to bridge to the language centers.

4 MODULES
In LEARN IT, children acquire vocabulary through the use of song and
animation. SING IT is where children can explore expressive LANGUAGE using the words they’ve learned in Learn It.

CHECK IT
In the Check It module we test for understanding and retention.

TRACKING
The application provides feedback regarding a child’s progress in all facets of the learning process.

RESEARCH HISTORY
Sing to Say was originally developed for children with autism and learning language challenges. Research shows that music and language are acquired in different parts of the brain. Sing to Say uses music to bridge to the language centers. We first investigated the effects of music on learning language for children with autism and expressive language delay.

Working with teachers, parents and therapists, we conducted two
phases of FORMATIVE RESEARCH including focus groups with educators, parents, and user testing with children in six schools at the Toronto District School Board.

WHO IS SING TO SAY FOR?
All early learners looking to boost communication and language skills.

ETHICS BOARD APPROVAL
Approved for research in the United States and Canada by the Community Research Ethics Board. (Waterloo, Ontario)

PRIVACY AND COPPA 
Certification of Children’s Online Privacy