# Scary Spelling Apps This Halloween Kids' App Uses Halloween Themes to Teach Kids How To Spell By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-kids-app References: [commonsensemedia.org](https://www.commonsensemedia.org/app-reviews/first-words-halloween) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/first-words-halloween/id468154419?mt=8) First Words Halloween is an ingenious Halloween kids' app that is essentially an educational word-building game that focuses on traditional Halloween objects and costumes to get kids' imagination going. The objects and monsters depicted in First Words Halloween's picture interface are well-designed in that they capture the scary spirit of the Halloween season while still looking cute and harmless enough so as to not traumatize young kids. A good example of this is a spider wearing a pink bow tie. Words are then said letter by letter as they are dragged to the appropriate boxes. Smaller sets of words can be sounded out with phonics. This game is perfect for pre-readers and early spellers. This Halloween kids' app is currently not available for Android or Windows smartphones, and can only be used with [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-halloween-plushies) devices. It is optimized for iPhone 5 and requires iOS 6.0 or later. It is compatible with iPhone, [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-educational-app) and [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case) touch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Educational Halloween Apps:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop new Halloween-themed educational apps for kids that incorporate fun learning activities related to the holiday. - **Interactive Word-building Games:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create interactive word-building games that engage young learners by using captivating visuals and engaging characters. - **Cross-platform Compatibility:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop similar educational apps that are compatible with Android and Windows smartphones, reaching a wider audience of children. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Edtech:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine technology and education to create innovative learning tools and platforms for children. - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore opportunities in mobile app development, focusing on educational apps that cater to specific themes and topics. - **Children's Entertainment:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporate educational elements into children's entertainment products, offering a combination of learning and fun. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI ABC Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abc-finder.md) - [Demonic Parenting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oni-kara-denwa-app.md) - [Vocabulary Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/word-search-chase-letters.md) - [Word Search Phone Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/word-hunter.md) - [Interactive Spelling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beginning-word-builder.md) - [Kids Drawing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-coloring-drawing-book-app.md) - [Financial Support Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-haunt-me.md) - [Relaxing Brain Teaser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinkle-words.md) - [Halloween Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-mansion-experience.md)