Rocket Speller | Price: FREE

Rocket Speller by Little Big Thinkers is an almost perfect app, striking just the right balance between fun and learning. It is targeted for children aged 3-7 but older children will enjoy it too. (more…)

Whether it’s election time or not, kids in the United States could probably use a little help learning their presidents. Here are some apps to help ease the learning process with a spoonful of sugary fun. (more…)

There are multiple educational apps available for kids via smartphones, tablets, and
computers, which range from free downloads through to paid content. However, sorting
through the choice available can often be difficult, especially when having to deal with issues
like platform compatibility and suitability for ages. The best educational apps help kids to
learn while still being fun, and can take on everything from basic cognition skills through to
more advanced creative abilities. The following list represents a survey of different apps for
kids, and covers both preschool and older targeted apps. (more…)

Loopy Lost His Lettuce HD | Price: $1.99

Pixelflip Studios has just released a new interactive storybook called, Loopy Lost His Lettuce.

It’s a cute little story with an even cuter presentation. All the characters in the story were hand crocheted. (more…)

Magical Music Box
$2.99

Magical Music Box is a modern version of the mechanical marvels of yesteryear that entertained our grandparents as children. This time the music box is animated and configurable by you to play familiar classical tunes with imagery that captures the imagination. It’s a new app from studio Kidoteca. I was most impressed with the production quality of the app. The artwork and animation are really well done.   The first time I saw it, I thought “This looks interesting.”  And I was not disappointed.

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There are big advantages to starting your toddler’s education early. Just a few years ago it was unheard of for toddlers to be learning to read or doing simple sequencing problems. Today it is expected that children know this by the time they enter Kindergarten. Kindergarten classes are not for learning social skills in our world today. Kindergartners are expected to know their alphabet, have counting skills and able to color in the lines. Preschool is the best place to learn these pre-kindergarten skills but what if that is not an option for your family? How can they learn what they need to know before starting elementary school? The answer just might be on your Kindle.
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Pat the Bunny | Price: $2.99

The timeless children’s book that introduced tactile interactions with a furry bunny has made a surprisingly strong leap to the digital age. (more…)

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Are you thinking about purchasing a tablet for your child to use? The most popular tablet computer is of course the iPad, and the number one gaming tablet geared specifically to kids is the newly updated LeapFrog console, the LeapPad 2. Let us break down the differences between LeapPad 2 vs iPad and help you determine which is the right option for you and your family.
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