Do you, by any chance, remember when people bought iPods for listening to music? The sole purpose of this innovative Apple device was to download, transport and rock out to your favorite tunes. It was a simpler time. Now, we have iPhones, iPads, iPod Touch, iPod Nano, iPod Classic, iPod Shuffle…The list goes on, but one of the hallmark qualities of all of these devices is their ability to grant us access to that great equalizer: music. Whether you’re 3 or 93, there’s an app out there that can help bring music to life on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Get ready to rock.

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While technology was long thought as unhealthy; with kids lounging in front of the TV or playing games on their phone all day, forward thinking parents know that there are a wealth of iPhone apps for keeping kids healthy. Need some activity ideas? There’s a kids app for that! Got a picky eater that needs some creative nutrition? There’s an app for that, too! Here are 5 of our favorite iPhone apps for keeping kids healthy.

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Coloring apps for the iPad have been taken to a new level with Crayola’s Color Studio HD app and the iMarker. This nifty new take on the digital coloring book lets kids play with a truly “magic” marker rather than having to use a finger to spread colors across the iPad screen.

The Crayola Color Studio HD app  is a free app compatible with iPad. While kids can use their finger as a crayon, the app also works with the Crayola iMarker, which retails for $29.99.
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After the kids get bored with practicing their spelling words at the kitchen table, or during pop quizzes in the car, try out My Spelling Test to incorporate some iPhone fun into your spelling studies!

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The 1st grade is every bit as important as the 12th. Here, students master the art of handwriting, telling time and starting to spell. Here, we review the best educational apps for 1st graders. Kindergarten’s over; and kids need apps to help them with their learning transition to big kid-hood!

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Everyday, a wealth of new apps are available in the iTunes store. So how do you know what’s worth your time, and safe for your kids to explore? Here, we introduce you to five of the best new apps submitted to ikidapps.com by the developers themselves. For more app videos and information on new kids’ releases, check out our video section.

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Disney has taken the first step to meshing the days of playing with Matchbox cars on the floor with the technology of the iPad. AppMATes toys are Disney’s tech-savvy version of a Hot Wheels play set. (The MAT stands for “Mobile Application Toys”)

The physical toys, based on the characters from Cars, are equipped with a touch footprint on the bottom of the toy that the iPad senses when set on top of the tablet. At about the size of a typical toy Matchbox car, the toys will be priced at $20 for a set of two and sold through the Disney Store, both in-store and online. The app to play on, however, is free and available via iTunes.

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It’s the ho-ho-holidays once again and there’s no reason not to let your iPhone help you get into the jolly spirit. When you and the kids need a break from the rush of shopping and shipping and sipping hot cocoa, sit down to some fun with the best Christmas apps.With apps that let you send a message as Santa or transform your photos into a very Grinch-y picture, there’s plenty of holiday fun to be had with the iPhone.
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Whether the iPad has become a favorite tech toy of the kids in your house, or a special someone is receiving one from Santa this year, the best iPad Christmas apps offer a whole new way to bring the holiday spirit to life. You can explore your favorite Christmas stories or start new traditions for your family by gathering around the tree with the glow of your iPad and getting on your cheer! Here are a few of our picks for the best iPad Christmas apps of 2011:

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Interactive storybooks available in the iTunes store run range from boring to extraordinary. On the far end of the extraordinary side of the scale is this app: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Messimore. Priced at $4.99

This incredible storybook plays out much like an animated film on the iPad, with stunning moving graphics and crisp sound that tell the the story of a group of people who are devoted to books. Through this devotion, they discover that books are a powerful source of inspiration, power and unwavering friendship.

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