The Yuckies is a series of 5 book apps with fun imaginative stories.  The first 2 are out, and both are FREE.  The stories use muck, goop and mischief to teach kids why it is important and how to keep our environment clean.  Developed for 5-8 year olds, the stories have broader appeal for primary school aged children and offer ‘read to me’ and ‘read by myself’ options. In book one, A Yucky Meeting, the yuckies go around picking up… Read more

March 2 is Dr.Seuss birthday.  For the next two weeks there will be a series of posts and giveaways around Dr.Seuss.  Please make sure stop by everyday to discover something new.  Also tomorrow will be the first time live connection with Mom’s Library on iGameMom, where parents share learning ideas with each other.  Everyone can link up a great learning article to the library, including your own post.  Please visit tomorrow around noon for tons of learning ideas and giveaways. Today’s… Read more

Cowbears are a family of bears who love to sing and tell stories.  Their ‘I Love Mud’ HD app produced by Bacciz Books and Brooklyn Rose Press is an interactive story telling and singing app that allows children to read along with the story. It’s a great app for helping children between the ages of 2-5 with their reading skills as well as offering opportunities to develop their hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills. It’s a fun app that tells… Read more

My favorite games to play are the ones that challenge you without you feeling completely overwhelmed. Games where you feel like you are learning with each move but in a watching an afterschool special way not a writing sentences way. The app Game For Two has four games that let you learn and have fun at the same time.  All 4 games are twist of board games, but are on iPAD. They all have different challenges, are great brain games. The app itself… Read more

Today’s review is by Iona Burchell, who is a wife and mum of two.  In her spare time she is a freelance writer, and has written for online and print media in a range of subjects varying from education to sport to travel.  You can find her blog at www.redpeffer.me or feel free to tweet @Redpeffer.  Today Iona will share two book apps that are FREE right now.  Let’s find out what they are. Around the World and Dark Night are both picture book… Read more

A while ago, I introduced the educational app for preschooler Leo’s Pad Appisode 1, and I liked it very much.  Now they have the 2nd Appisode out, I found it is as good as the first one, if not better.  For those did not read about Leo’s Pad Appisode 1, you can find out more about it HERE. In Appisode 2, Leo and Gally, with help from their friend Marie, build a rocket for Gally’s birthday.  Kids will help them… Read more

Disney’s Peter Pan has been children’s favorite for more than 60 years.  Today children around the world can visit this ageless boy from Neverland on their iPhones, iPods or iPADs. Peter Pan: Disney Classic is a book app, retelling the classic story in a modern approach.   The images in the app are original from the movie with very light animations, so kids are not distracted from reading. Come with the story are 4 coloring pages, 4 puzzle games with 3… Read more

Many times I wanted to do some science activities at home, but it is hard to find fun and engaging activities for kids. Last night I found this FREE app Sound Uncovered. I got a lot interesting ideas of science activities for kids. Have you ever heard the sound of sand? Yes, it does make sound, by sand itself, and it is because the friction between the sand grains generates vibrations in the audible range. You will be able to… Read more

Ranger Rick Jr. Appventures: Lions is an app from National Wildlife Federation (NWF).  It is the first of the series of Ranger Rick Jr. Appventures.  In the app, kids will learn everything about lions by following Ricky Raccoon to visit Lars the Lion and experiencing a lion’s life.  Kids will explore an interactive photo story, play five fun-filled games, and create music, animals, pictures, and stories. There are three parts in the app: Explore: Lars the Lion and Ricky Racoon take… Read more

Did you get snow this winter? Did the kids like playing with snow?  Today I want to share a snow related app: Snowflake Station.  Kids can design and cut paper snowflakes and learn symmetry while playing.  What is even better, it is Free. Note: the app was free when the review was posted, but it is now not free anymore. There are three sections in the app: Trace a Flake, Creation Station, and Make it Snow. In Trace a Flake, kids… Read more

A while ago I reviewed iTooch Elementary School app by EduPad.  I was very excited to see such a comprehensive app matching school curriculum.  Today I am sharing iTooch Middle School.  Similar to iTooch Elementary School, this is a very comprehensive learning app for Grades 6 to 8.  For each grade, there are Math and Language Art, plus Health for Grade 6.  The iTooch Middle School App serves as a shell app, hosting the 7 titles.   It is helpful to… Read more

Da Vinci History is a biography book app for kids.  Regualr price $3.99, it is FREE for limited time. Introduction on App Store: Quelle Histoire Editions and the Réunion des Musées Nationaux (the federating body of France’s national museums) are delighted to present to you the da Vinci application. PRESENTATION Discover the incredible destiny of Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most talented artists of the Renaissance. From Verrocchio’s studio in Florence to the court of Francis I, re-live, moment… Read more

Scribble My Story is a FREE creativity app targeted at kids age 3 to 7.  It is a book and art creation platform where kids can imagine, create, and share what they make with their parents. When kids open the app, they can pick one of the 5 pre-written books: All About Me, If I were a Mermaid, My Dino Book, My Pet, I can Fly, My Vacation. They can also pick the Blank Book to make their own audio… Read more

Today I have a math app called Timed Test Arcade.  It is a math practice app for Grade K to 5.  I like it because it gives users lot flexibility in choosing what they want to practice on and at what level. Timed Test Arcade has practices for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.  Kids can choose which of the 4 types of problem they want to practice on.  In addition, kids can decide the difficulty levels by choose the number… Read more