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Free App: Tree Leaf Identification with LeafSnap post image

LeafSnap is a free app developed by Columbia University, Maryland University and Smithsonian Institute. It is a tree leaf identification guide that helps users identify trees with the leaves. You can snap a picture of the leaf, and the app will compare the image with the database, and tell you what tree is the leaf from. It is a fun app to have for your walking in the park. The most fun part of the app is the Snap part… Read more

Boogis Mask Maker – iPad App – For Children 3+ years Boogis Mask Maker is a free app for iPad, where you can colorise masks with various tools such as paintbrush, glitter, stamps and stickers. Afterwards you can print them to create and play with them in the real world. For more information, go to the app on App Store Posted By: Boogis Mask Maker – Paint, Print, Play Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by… Read more

Free App: YouTube Kids Provides Kids Safe Video Experience post image

YouTube has become more and more popular and more and more parents and teachers are using videos they find on YouTube as teaching materials for kids. Although there are so many great content on YouTube, parents worry about that kids may run into videos they are not supposed to watch. To solve the problem, Google launched YouTube Kids, where kids can watch age appropriate videos, and parents and teachers can have the peace of mind knowing all contents are child… Read more

Free App: Learn History with JFK Challenge post image

JFK Challenge is a free app from The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. It is designed for school age kids to learn the history, particularly the two initiatives by JFK – The Peace Corps and The Space Program, via the combination of multimedia introductions and hands-on games. To start the app, kids can set their own avatar with a picture of themselves. They will watch a brief introduction of John F. Kennedy and the two initiatives. Kids can… Read more

Exploratory App for Toddlers and Preschoolers Offering Open Ended Play post image

Eli Explorer offers open-ended play to young children. It is an app for toddlers and preschoolers. Kids can freely explore in the forest, on the mountain, and at the cute bunny Eli’s home. I love it for its open-ended play. There is no levels, no rules, just exploratory play. Isn’t this how young children learn? When kids start the app, they will see the little bunny Eli sleeping on the cloud. Kids can wake up Eli by tapping on the… Read more

Free App for Kids Explaining Fractions post image

Zap Zap Fractions is a free app for kids explaining the basic concepts of fractions. I like the good visual help when the meaning of fraction is explained. If your children just start to learn about fraction, this is a great tool to help them to have a good understanding of the real meaning of fraction. The app has two parts: lesson and challenge. The lesson starts from a division, and shows to kids that fraction is essentially a division… Read more

10 Ways to Learn Math with Easter Eggs post image

We shared ideas of science experiments with eggs. Today we have math activities with eggs. All math activities use plastic Easter eggs, but they are not necessarily Easter Math Activities, they can be used any time of the year. Learn Math with Easter Eggs Put mini erasers of different shape or colors, or any other small objects that fit inside the plastic eggs, you can start a counting game with kids. Put various plastic Easter eggs in a pile, asking… Read more

Learn Mediterranean History with Medelia App post image

Medelia is a free app helping kids learn about the history of Mediterranean cities. Kids visit the cities, learn and explore at their own pace. It is a fun way to learn history. There will be more cities included the app, but currently there are 3, and one city is free. When kids just start the app, they can create their own avatars. The created the character will be the one explore the cities. Currently the city that comes free… Read more

Symbol Link –free iOS puzzle game from Tetris creator – major update is released in AppStore by February, 5th, 2015. Symbol Link designed by Tetris author Alexey Pajitnov is a novel take based on a well-known Number Link and Flow game mechanics. For more information, go to the app on App Store. Posted By: Wildsnake Software Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by iGameMom. We only verify the links before publishing the news. //… Read more

Learn Handwriting with iTrace App for Kids post image

I listed iTrace app in the list of Best Handwriting Learning Tools for Kids, but have not had a full review. Today the app is free for limited time. I think it is a good opportunity to share a detailed review. If you are still looking for an app for kids to practice handwriting, this is a good one to use. If you are going to have kids practice handwriting on iPad, I highly recommend a child-friendly stylus. I like… Read more

French Stagecraft is an iPhone/iPad app that turns language learning into a fun puzzle game that allows you to explore how words, pictures, sounds, actions, and grammar all fit together. This is Playmation Studio’s second release following Spanish Stagecraft. The studio will be releasing English, Italian, and Chinese over the coming months. For more information, go to the app on App Store. Posted By: Jen Helms Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by iGameMom. We only… Read more

Engaging Interactive Learning with Highlights All About Series post image

Highlights is not a stranger to most parents. You can see their magazines in many places, like doctors’ waiting room or other kids places. Now Highlights are bringing their magazines to mobile devices so kids can have the fun on the go, no matter where you take them. I recently had a chance to take a look at the Highlights All About series. It is a magazine-style book series designed for preschool to early elementary school kids. You can have… Read more

Make your own fish crafts with cardboard and play fantasy marine games with them. Labo Paper fish is a create & play app that can stimulate children’s interest in mysterious ocean world and marine creatures. For more information, go to the app on App Store. Posted By: Labo Lado Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by iGameMom. We only verify the links before publishing the news. //… Read more

Mantras are phrases you say out loud to enhance yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually. The more you say it, the more your subconscious brain starts to absorb it – and before you know it – you begin to live the words you say. Our app works by creating a personalized mantra by recording it, and setting a daily alarm for it to go off. For more information, go to the app on App store. Posted By: Curtis Boyd Note: App… Read more

Free Math Practice for Grade 1 to 5 from Math Pop post image

Math Pop is a fun math practice app for grade 1 to 5. It is designed by learning scientists at Carnegie Mellon University and all content is common core aligned. The best part is you get to do two practice sessions each day for free. The interface is very fun that makes the game addictive. To start, you want to register a user, so you can track the progress. Then you can pick the practice you want to do. The… Read more