Epic! is an app and website that provides children’s books in the form of ebooks for a monthly membership fee of $4.99 a month. However, you can try Epic! FREE for one month. Which is what I recommend. Because after I share what I think are the pros and cons, it all comes down to whether or […]
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Osmo Pizza Co for Budding Entrepreneurs
Osmo is launching a cool new game for budding entrepreneurs called Pizza Co. so kids (ages 5 – 12) can learn financial and entrepreneurial skills through engaging play. Osmo Pizza Co for Budding Entrepreneurs Last week I saw a demo of Pizza Co.. Here’s what I think: kids will love this hands-on game! And parents, we will love the math and […]
Minecraft Stop Motion Animation
Minecraft Stop Motion Animation Studio was a recent reward for my Minecraft loving daughter. It came with 1 movie stage, 6 different backgrounds, 3 exclusive mini-figures, a device holder, and over 18 other accessories. It’s been a fun way to make Minecraft stop motion movies. (Not to mention the bonus of getting cute collectibles.) Minecraft Stop Motion Animation To set up your […]
The Best Screen Time Rules for Families
If you’re like me, your kids’ screen time can easily get OUT OF CONTROL! And it’s time to make some new rules and better screen time guidelines. My kids don’t watch TV but they do have iPads and my 14-year old has a phone. ALL COUNT as screen time. Screen Time Rules and Guidelines for Kids and […]
Hands-On Coding for Kids with Osmo
Osmo Coding takes the computational thinking of programming and makes it easy-to-learn, hands-on, totally fun, and gamified so that even the youngest learners can develop coding knowledge within a playful format. I’m sold on this as a fun way for kids to develop foundational programming skills! Hands-On Coding for Kids with Osmo When kids learn to program, they start […]
Great Earth Day (Environmental) Apps for Kids
While it may seem counterintuitive to do Earth Day activities on a device, it’s always a great idea to find multiple ways to learn information. Especially for kids. Use these Eco- / Environmental apps to develop your child’s understanding of how to take care of our planet, it’s ecosystems and biomes, the animals who live here, […]
Adorable Claymation Alphabet App
Children will learn and practice letters, letter sounds, and words with Talking ABC, a colorful and creative claymation multi-language alphabet app. With no in-app purchases and plenty of kid-friendly engaging elements, Talking ABC is sure to be a new preschool favorite. It’s artistic, playful, and interactive. Adorable Claymation Alphabet App Download Talking ABC on the App Store or Google Play for $2.99. […]