Sago Mini is a fun series of apps for kids of all ages, including very young kids. The Sago Mini Ocean Swimmer is free right now. We had a good time playing with it. It is a fun app for kids of any age. If you are looking for something on iPad that is fun and safe for young children like preschool age kids, this is an ideal app for them. It is an open-ended game app. Kids guide the… Read more

Learning synonyms and antonyms is a fun way to expand kids’ vocabulary. It also helps kids get the concept that there are different ways to express the same idea. Today I have an app helping kids learn synonyms and antonyms, and it is free for limited time. First Grade and 2nd Grade Antonyms and Synonyms is a fun app designed for kids to learn and master synonyms and antonyms. It has 4 activities covering about 250 pairs of antonyms and… Read more

We just posted the news about Quick Math+ going free today. I checked the app, and felt it is very good and worth a full review as well. If you have not downloaded the app, I highly recommend it. It brings math practice to a new level. It is free today, but even if you missed the opportunity, I would still recommend buying it, not only for your elementary school kids, but also for yourself. It is so fun to… Read more

Timeline 3D is a very neat app letting you create and present a multimedia timeline of any event on your iPhone or iPad. It is usually $10 on App Store. It is now FREE for limited time. What a great mother’s day gift. You can take pictures and videos of family gathering, and make it into a timeline and watch it as a family once it is done. If you have read How to share iPhone and iPad screen on… Read more

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is a classic book for kids. You might be able to find different versions of the book on App Store. This one from Magic Ink is quite unique and it is free for limited time. It is an abridged version of the original book, with added app features making the reading experience more like a magic. Dorothy and her dog Toto ride through a tornado in a house, and the house… Read more

Do you children like coloring and drawing? Today we have a coloring and drawing app to share, and it also helps kids learn color science and vocabulary. It is just updated and is on promotion. The full price is $2.99, but it is free today and then will be on promotion price for $0.99. The app is actually quite simple. Toddlers or preschoolers can play on it on their own. On the opening screen, kids can choose to draw pictures… Read more

Learning phonics is an important step towards reading success. But sometimes it is not that easy to distinguish the short vowel and long vowel sounds. Today’s app is a great phonics app helping kids get efficient on short vowels and long vowels. It is a fun game like workbook for kids, it is free for limited time. In addition to short vowel and long vowel practice, it also has letter tracing, spelling, and sight words, so even you think your… Read more

Are you working with your kids on math fact? We have introduced several math facts apps. Today I have another app from TeachMe series. It is just launched recently and it is FREE for limited time. TeachMe is a series of learning apps designed for preschool to early elementary school age kids. Math Fact is a new addition aimed to help kids learn, practice and memorize math facts. The app includes all 4 operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Parents… Read more

While you are enjoying the Easter weekend, I have a FREE egg related kids book for you – Terry Treetop and the Lost Egg is a picture book for kids age 2 to 6, a story about eggs. It has print version and Kindle version. The Kindle version is FREE today. It is a nice little treat for the egg hunting weekend. If you have not downloaded the free Kindle app, you can find a review and download link at… Read more

Who doesn’t like playful learning ideas? Animal Planet Hide and Seek Pets is a fun learning app for kids around preschool age (3 to 6). Kids learn about animals, letters, practice observation, memory and fine motor skills, all through animal themed fun games. It is free today. When kids open the app, they are asked to spin the wheel for a hamster. The hamster will pick one of the 6 mystery animals for kids to play with. First kids have… Read more

Drawnimal is a fun drawing app teaching alphabet. Kids will learn to draw 26 animals, one for each letter. I love it for its simplistic style and funny animations.  I believe you and your child will like it too. It is a great way for kids to learn ABC, and drawing. It is been free for a week, and still is. Grab it when you can, but even if you missed the deal, I think it still worth it. What… Read more

Toca Band is from one of my favorite developer Toca Boca. It is a music toy letting kids explore music and sound in a fun and intuitive setting. Kids can choose from 16 different characters to form a band, they can also choose a character for a solo performance. It is free for limited time. Toca Band is getting ready for their big concert and it is up to the kids who are in charge to pick the team to… Read more

Today I have a book app to share with you: Just a Little Music by Mercer Mayer. Mercer Mayer is the author of the Little Critter books. Little Critter is the main character and is a furry little character that resembles a porcupine or hedgehog, however the author has never identified what exact animal he is. His first book dates back all the way to 1975 so he has been around a while. It’s great to see storybooks from my… Read more

Reading is an essential skill kids need for them to do well later in life.  How to encourage kids to be active readers? How do you use book apps encourage kids to read and improve reading comprehension? One concern I had over those book apps that offer narration with the app is kids will miss those interaction time with a parent or a teacher. Kids learn not only from the book itself, but also learn from the interactions during the… Read more