Christmas is almost here. While you are busy getting ready for the holiday celebration, make sure kids have plenty to do. Luckily, with the mobile devices, everything is easy. You can find and instantly download great entertainments with educational values, and you don’t even need get out of the house. To make it even easier for you, iGameMom have picked some great Christmas fun entertainments for kids. You will find great Christmas books, fun holiday games for kids and adults, and holiday movies for the whole family. Believe it or not, a lot are free!
Christmas Fun for the Family on iPAD
Christmas Fun – Books for Kids
Here are some wonderful titles to read with kids for the holidays. If you click on the titles, you will find more information about each title. If you are interested to learn more or purchase them, please use the links provided. The cost is the same to you, but iGameMom receive a small percentage from the sellers. Thanks for your support!
A Christmas Carol: You can consider this app as an audio book plus beautiful illustrations, as there is no printed words to read in the app. A nice way to introduce the book to young kids. With 300 pages of drawings by acclaimed illustrator Michael Cole and 2 hours of vivid narration from Christian Rodska, the book app unveils how the surly and stingy Scrooge be transformed and start to enjoy the Christmas as a common person. Also available for Android on Google Play and Amazon.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer : Join Rudolph as he saves Christmas with his shiny red rose. As an interactive book app, kids will learn vocabulary with the word highlight feature. Kids can also record their own reading to share with the family. The authentic audio clips from the 1964 TV special will highlight the holiday magic and spirit like never before. Also available for Android on Google Play and Amazon, and Nook.
The Berenstain Bears Trim the Tree : Join the Berenstain Bears as they prepare for Christmas and decorate their tree! Explore pictures, learn new vocabulary, and personalize the story with your own narration. Kids would love to explore the interactive “lift-the-flap” feature. This festive holiday story is perfect for a cozy holiday family read and is sure to put your whole family in the Christmas spirit!
How the Grinch Stole the Christmas : Join the bitter and grouchy Grinch in this interactive book app classic from Dr. Seuss as he attempts to “keep Christmas from coming” to the warm-hearted land of Whoville. Explore pictures, learn new vocabulary, and personalize the story with your own narration. Also available for Android on Google Play and Amazon, and Nook.
A Charlie Brown Christmas : a digital book app featuring the original dialogue from the 1965 animated classic, with captivating narration by Peter Robbins, the original voice of Charlie Brown; and charming music and sound effects from the original show. Kids can decorate their own Charlie Brown Christmas Tree, participate in the Lights and Display Contest to unlock rewards. Word and note highlighting will help kids improve reading and musical skills. Also available for Android on Google Play and Amazon, and Nook.
Dora’s Christmas Carol Adventure: an interactive app brings the experience of reading, watching and playing together in one app. Join Dora as she helps Swiper get on Santa’s nice list and as they travel through time to learn the true spirit of Christmas. The app features activities, animation, songs, and is narrated by Dora herself!
Wubbzy’s The Night Before Christmas : an adaption of the classic The Night Before Christmas Holiday poem, with interactive features that help kids recognize written words, music videos and games, this fun read will lift the holiday spirit and bring giggle and smiles to the family. Click on the title will take you to a more detailed review and download links to App Store, Google Play, Amazon, and Nook.
Christmas Fun – Games for Everyone
iGameMom has a list of 8 Free Christmas Apps for Kids, they are all holiday themed games for kids of various ages. I am sure your kids will like them.
However, holiday is not just for kids, it is for everyone. These 10 Free Games will entertain your whole family or everyone come to your party. What is even better, they are all educational too.
Holiday is the time people get together. Here are party games that are good to play at the party as a group.
Just 2 fun and Game for Two for school age kids and up; Fruit Ninja for younger child, even baby and toddlers, and here is something similar to Fruit Ninja, but adding a little math 123 Ninja.
Christmas Fun – Holiday Movies on the Go
Now Netflix let you download movies to watch offline. Here are over 25 family friendly Christmas movies you can find on Netflix and watch them at anytime any place.
For more Christmas fun, you will like 400 Free Christmas Learning Printables for Kids, and 9 Christmas Tree Science Activities.
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love your list. I suggest also Yuvi – Story Aerobics for Kids.