For practicing math facts or fun science experiments here's my new list of recommended learning apps for kids. Kid-Approved Educational iPad Apps Moose Math $3.99 Despite the fact that Moose Math is an app designed for K and 1st grade, both my 8 and 11 year old think this app rocks -- because it's FUN! :) The gist is to build cool things for your own city while practice counting, addition, … [Read more...]
22 History and Geography Apps for Kids
AJ's been playing The Oregon Trail on the iPad so I figured it's time for a round-up of history and geography apps. We haven't tried them all but I'll asterisk the ones we've tried and tell you what we thought. History and Geography Apps for Kids Geography Apps Ansel and Claire Adventures in Africa Ansel, a friendly inter-galactic travel photographer from the planet Virtoos, and Clair, a … [Read more...]
24 Literacy Learning Apps for Kids
As I started a go-to list of the best learning apps for kids, the list got so long, I split up my posts into categories. So, today we'll start with my favorite apps for literacy -- reading and writing for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-age kids. Also, I've included special needs iPad app resources at the end of this post. Learning Apps 1. BrainPOP Featured Movie - BrainPOP® I'm very … [Read more...]
Kids Learn About Will & Kate: A Love Story
Today is the day!! Don't you love love stories? Today most of the world will be joining me in wishing Prince William and Kate Middleton a happy life as they marry in royal style. A fun way to introduce the Prince William and Kate story is the fantastic, kid-friendly, interactive eBook for iPad titled Will & Kate: A Love Story. It is my kids' favorite eBook of all time - and, mine, too. … [Read more...]