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#5sites that help encourage preschool computer literacy

By Emily On May 21, 2014 · Add Comment

We’ve been giving you regular #5apps roundups for a few weeks now, but we wanted to add some cool websites into the mix. As much as my kids use the iPad, my 6 year old son loves to learn about the computer – it was his first tech love before we introduced him to tablets. My 4-year-old doesn’t really know how to use a desktop computer or even a laptop; she has no dexterity to use the mouse without help and her fingerprints are all over my (non-touchscreen) laptop screen. To encourage her to boost her computer fluency and get her excited about doing so, I’ve bookmarked a handful of sites that let her learn without frustration and remain engaged at the task at hand. Here are 5 sites that are at the top of my bookmark list: Kidoodle.TV – age-appropriate video streaming site includes age restrictions and time [...]

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#5apps to inspire your young reader

By Emily On May 15, 2014 · Add Comment

It’s raining and unseasonably cool today, which means lots of snuggling and storytime. My kids are 4 and 6 and both beginning to read, so I make sure that the reading apps we download are just right for their skill levels. I also want to make sure that these apps provide something that a real paper book can’t offer, like interactivity or a new spin on a traditional story. Sometimes reading can be very frustrating – especially for special needs kids like my oldest – so the apps that we use also have to be streamlined and distraction free. Here are 5 apps that we think are perfect for young readers: The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Friends – the perennial preschool favorite by Eric Carle is re-imagined as a 3D pop-up storybook app for the 21st century but still retains the charm of the original $3.99 [...]

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#5apps for your hip-hop billionaire in training

By Emily On May 12, 2014 · Add Comment

By now I’m sure you’ve read about Dr. Dre’s highly lucrative (and that’s putting it mildly) deal with Apple and how the sale could potentially make Dre hip-hop’s first billionaire. And it all started with one guy’s love of making music. If you have a kiddo that shows interest in making music, here are some apps that will inspire their creativity: Toca Band – If anyone could make the art of kids’ music production cool and kitschy, it’s the folks at Toca Boca. A wild cast of 16 characters make different rhythmic sounds on endless loops, and tempos vary depending which tier the character is on. $2.99 Babar & Badou’s Musical Marching Band – Babar & Badou’s Musical Marching Band is brimming with content (educational and otherwise). It’s highly replayable and full of skill-building activities – it’ll have little ones shouting “TUSKTASTIC!” $1.99 Read Full Review →

Celebrate Spring with These Green Apps

By Emily On March 25, 2014 · Add Comment

It’s hard to think about spring gardening when it’s almost April and still snowing. If your little one is itching to use their green thumb, try one of these plant-based apps. Gro Garden – This super adorable app breaks down organic gardening and sustainable farming in a way that young kids can understand, all while still being fun and engaging $2.99 Jack and the Beanstalk by Nosy Crow – The childhood fairytale gets the Nosy Crow treatment with artful animation and ultimate interactivity, the result is a highly re-readable storybook $4.99 Shu’s Garden – Shu is an anime-inspired alien who nourishes the ground wherever she bounces, growing and cultivating plants and flowers; easy game play is great for younger players $2.99 Peter Rabbit’s Garden – Beatrix Potter’s timeless stories come to life in this adventure [...]

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Art of Language

By Emily On March 18, 2014 · Add Comment

A strong foundation in language arts is essential to grade-school learning success. There are some really great language arts apps for every stage – early readers, advanced spellers, and older students learning a new language. Below you’ll find our suggestions for different ages and skill levels. Ages 2 to 6 Talking ABC – This adorable clay-art animated app keeps toddlers and preschoolers having fun while learning their alphabet in a kid-friendly interface and no in-app purchases $2.99 ABC Go – This app uses trains, cars, and other childhood vehicles to teach the alphabet through pictures, videos, and interactive games $2.99 Ages 7-13 Word Wheel – Focusing on short vowels, the format of this app helps early readers supplement their phonics learning $2.99 Falling Words – Players can choose which falling letters they want [...]

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Educational & Learning Apps for the iPad and iPad mini

#5sites that help encourage preschool computer literacy

#5apps to inspire your young reader

#5apps for your hip-hop billionaire in training

Celebrate Spring with These Green Apps

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