Apps & How to Choose a Good One
I have been wanting to compile a list of good learning apps for a LONG time now but never got around to it....until tonight! A parent asked me today what I recommended in apps so it prompted me to spend some time tonight compiling a list of fun apps. Some of them are free, some of them have a free version (LITE) and others have a small fee. I've added a new page where you can click on the links to read the overview of each app.
To give you an idea of what I download for my 3 year old here's what I look for:
1. Will he learn new words from it?
2. Does it teach him letters, numbers, other reading or math knowledge?
3. Is there a puzzle? (puzzles are REALLY good for problem solving!)
Of course he has some other games too...like racing cars and Spongebob (mindless fun) but ALL apps teach him something. Even these "mindless fun" apps teach him technology skills that he will NEED for the future.
So when you're selecting which apps to download for your child ask yourself if:
1. Will he/she will learn new words or
2. Will he/she gain new skills (academically or technologically)
Those 2 questions will help you stay focused on keeping your child competitive with his/her peers. And lastly do a search for free reading apps, free math apps, free learning apps and browse through what pops up. I found some fun ones for my son that way and I didn't spend a dime!
To give you an idea of what I download for my 3 year old here's what I look for:
1. Will he learn new words from it?
2. Does it teach him letters, numbers, other reading or math knowledge?
3. Is there a puzzle? (puzzles are REALLY good for problem solving!)
Of course he has some other games too...like racing cars and Spongebob (mindless fun) but ALL apps teach him something. Even these "mindless fun" apps teach him technology skills that he will NEED for the future.
So when you're selecting which apps to download for your child ask yourself if:
1. Will he/she will learn new words or
2. Will he/she gain new skills (academically or technologically)
Those 2 questions will help you stay focused on keeping your child competitive with his/her peers. And lastly do a search for free reading apps, free math apps, free learning apps and browse through what pops up. I found some fun ones for my son that way and I didn't spend a dime!
Apps List
Kindertown (http://www.kindertown.com) - this website has a search engine that searches for apps for you. All you have to do is tell it what age group, what device you have and what price you want to pay. AMAZING!
http://www.squidoo.com/free-ipad-apps-for-kids-writing - Article about free writing apps for kids
Reading Apps
Math
Art & More Apps
http://www.squidoo.com/free-ipad-apps-for-kids-writing - Article about free writing apps for kids
Reading Apps
- Alphabet Car https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alphabet-car/id498169124?mt=8
- My ABC (lite) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myabc-lite-write-learn-alphabets/id448219128?mt=8
- Lalla Magic Stories https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lalla-magic-stories/id427788026?mt=8
- Punky Dunk and Friends https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/punky-dunk-and-friends/id496462817?mt=8
- I Like Books - 37 Picture Books in 1 App https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/i-like-books-37-picture-books/id460795092?mt=8
- First Grade Reading - I Like Water https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/first-grade-reading-i-like/id435346019?mt=8
- Miss Spider’s Bedtime Story https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/miss-spiders-bedtime-story/id392473784?mt=8
- Miss Spider’s Tea Party https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/miss-spiders-tea-party-for/id365173247?mt=8
- Rocket Speller https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rocket-speller/id492504689?mt=8
- Word Bingo https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/word-bingo/id406264088?mt=8
- Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Manuscript https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id419352555?mt=8
- Little Writer
- ABC Magic 3 Line Match by Preschool University
- ABC Magic Letter Sound Matching by Preschool University
Math
- 10 Frame Fill https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/10-frame-fill/id418083871?mt=8
- Motion Math Zoom https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/motion-math-zoom/id451793073?mt=8
- Telling Time https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/telling-time-hd/id379472648?mt=8
- Jungle Coins https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jungle-coins-learn-coin-math/id380864501?mt=8
- Everyday Mathematics Monster Squeeze https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/everyday-mathematics-monster/id414294235?mt=8
- Math Bingo https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/math-bingo/id371338715?mt=8
Art & More Apps
- Doodlecast for Kids https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doodlecast-for-kids/id469487373?mt=8
- Doodle Buddy https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doodle-buddy-paint-draw-scribble/id313232441?mt=8
- Drawing Pad https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drawing-pad/id358207332?mt=8