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Learning in context
Smash nouns, identify verbs, count syllables, and work with spelling, tense, and plurals across six themed games. Nouns and verbs appear in sentences, giving children context for their word choices.
This is the collection's older-reader game, with fast-paced play, thousands of vocabulary and spelling words, and British voiceovers. Its focus is written English and grammar rather than early letter recognition.
Grammar in sentences
- Identify nouns and verbs in context.
- Distinguish verb tenses and singular and plural forms.
Word structure and spelling
- Count syllables and compare spellings.
- Encounter a large variety of vocabulary words.
Reading attention
- Read prompts while responding in fast-paced games.
- Apply word-category knowledge to the examples on screen.
Mini-Games
Six grammar games, thousands of vocabulary and spelling words, and British voiceovers.
Noun Disco
Play. Smash the noun choices in a disco-themed game.
Practice. Identifying nouns in sentence context.
Verb Garden
Play. Choose verbs in a garden-themed game.
Practice. Identifying verbs in sentence context.
Syllable Spaghetti
Play. Decide how many syllables a word has.
Practice. Breaking words into spoken parts.
Spelling Slumber Party
Play. Respond to spelling challenges in a pillow-fight setting.
Practice. Spelling and visual word recognition.
Tense in Paradise
Play. Work with past, present, and future verb forms.
Practice. Recognizing verb tense.
Plural Piggies
Play. Distinguish singular and plural words.
Practice. Recognizing changes in word number.
Learning in context
Themed games revisit different parts of grammar, with nouns and verbs shown in sentences. The pace and reading load suit older readers who are ready to compare word forms and categories.
Try it together
Choose a sentence from a book. Find its noun and verb, then say how it would change if it happened yesterday.
Fairlady Media is the family studio founded by James and Connie Bossert. Connie holds a doctorate in educational psychology and works on instructional design and illustration. Meet the people behind the games.
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Awards, reviews & App Store history
Recognition for Smashing Grammar
Explore the awards and published reviews this game has received. These records describe the versions available at the time.
Awards & editorial selections
Children’s Technology Review
Editor’s Choice Award
2016
Teachers With Apps
Top Pick
Teachers With Apps
Badge of Excellence
Published reviews & coverage
Appysmarts
Review
Common Sense Media
Review
Easterseals Crossroads
App feature · 2016
Teaching Ideas 4U
App roundup · 2017
From the review archive
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Balefire Labs
Review · 2016
Children’s Technology Review
Review · 2016
Geeks With Juniors
Review
Teachers With Apps
Review
Tech With Kids
Review · 2016
The iMums
Review · 2016
Privacy and grown-up controls
Our privacy policy describes how Fairlady Media apps handle local settings, child-created content, external actions, and support requests.
- Apple's privacy label
- No Details Provided. Read this game's App Privacy details.
- Child accounts
- Our policy says children do not need to create an account or provide personal information.
- On-device content
- Apps may save settings, progress, rewards, or creations on the device. Our policy explains when an adult can choose to share content.
- Links out of the app
- Our policy places external support, privacy, sharing, and App Store actions behind a parent gate.
- Contacting support
- An adult can email us. We receive the email address and any details they choose to send so we can respond.
Policy and U.S. App Store label checked September 13, 2026. The Apple label and the website policy are separate sources.
Before you download
- Designed for
- Ages 9 and up
- Apple age information
- 4+; Made for Ages 9–11
- Devices
- iPhone and iPad
- Minimum system
- iOS 7.0 or iPadOS 7.0
- App language
- English, as listed by Apple
- Included content
- Six grammar games, thousands of vocabulary and spelling words, and British voiceovers.
- U.S. download price
- $2.99 USD
- Public version
- 1.0
- Version release date
- 2016-08-19
- Family Sharing
- Up to six family members, with Family Sharing enabled
U.S. App Store facts checked September 13, 2026. Price, availability, and compatibility can change. Check the current listing before buying.
For device help, visit game support. For a question about this game, an adult can email support@fairladymedia.com.
Questions parents ask
Who is Smashing Grammar designed for?
Its current game description specifies ages 9 and up. Reading sentences and comparing word forms are useful starting points. Individual children vary; explore the activities and screenshots together.
Is this suitable for a beginning reader?
The current description recommends ages 9 and up. It asks players to read sentences, identify word categories, and work with spelling and tense. A beginning reader is likely to need substantial adult help.
What can we try away from the screen?
Choose a sentence from a book. Find its noun and verb, then say how it would change if it happened yesterday.
Which devices can run the app?
The current U.S. listing requires iOS or iPadOS 7.0 or later. Check Apple's compatibility details for your device before purchasing.
Where can I find privacy and purchase information?
Read the privacy summary above, our privacy policy, and the current App Store listing for this game.
What if I need help?
Visit our support page for troubleshooting and a way to contact us.
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