Phonics with Phonzy is a phonics app for kids. It is unique in ways of encouraging kids to practice the letters and words out loud, which is essential in any language learning experience. It also demonstrates mouth movements to show kids how to pronounce the sound. It is a free app right now. However, I don’t know how long it will stay free. If you need phonics help for your kids, this might be a good one to try and… Read more

Extransit just released an update of the educational kids app Moji Clock Trainer. The great new thing about the new version is that you are able to switch between the standard British and North American time formats (quarter past twelve vs. twelve fifteen) when practicing how to tell the time. We’ve decided to keep the app free during November. For more information, go to the app on App Store. Posted By: Jonas Rören Note: App news submitted by app developers… Read more

It is hard to believe it is time to think about holiday gifts already. This year I am putting a list of our favorite tablet toys and accessories for kids. If you already have an iPad or iPhone, or are planning to get one this holiday season, these toys will go well with iPad and iPhone, and all are educational and fun! For more gift ideas for kids, please visit 15 gift guides for kids from real moms. We also… Read more

Teaching kids social skills is never easy. One challenge we face very often is to teach kids how to behave in different social settings. Do you usually explain to kids about a new place they are going to visit? Like a dentist’s office, or a new school? I always found it helpful to tell my child about the places he’s going to visit, be it the first grocery store trip, or the first dentist appointment. It helps the kid understand… Read more

Helping children learn to read should be a fun and enjoyable experience. The Joy of Reading is a reading app for preschool and kindergarten kids, with a comprehensive collection of 9 multi-level games designed to encourage early reading. Kids will progress along the reading journey with the support from their favorite animals. The app evaluates the child’s reading level, and systematically provides practice at the right level for the kids, starting with letter sounds, phonics, to sight words and simple… Read more

The Lost Symphony is a 2D puzzle platform game suitable for children and adults alike. Set to a classical soundtrack, help young Ludwig Jr. find and collect his orchestra whilst avoiding ghostly enemies in order to allow him to escape the mysterious score that has trapped him. For more information, go to the app’s website. Posted By: Mad Loop Games Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by iGameMom. We only verify the links before publishing the… Read more

We have been using the app iF Poems for a while and liked how easy it is to use and how rich the content is. iF Poems is an app carries 270 classic poems for kids. It allows users to search poems by categories and kids age. It is a gentle introduction of poetry for kids. On the opening page, you can see there are 12 categories of poems: Growing UP, Nature Seasons and Animals, Humour and Nonsense, Love and… Read more

Zybright, developers of My Incredible Body, announced the release of their highly successful kids’ anatomy app for PC and Mac. Winner of a Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award, My Incredible Body takes kids on a fantastic journey through the human body. For iGameMom’s review, please visit Wonderful Educational App for Kids about Human Body. It is also available for iPad, iPhone, Android, and Windows Touch devices. For more information, go to the app website. Posted By: My Incredible Body Note… Read more

I like storytelling activities and storytelling learning tools. Storytelling helps kids develop oral language skills, boost thinking skills, creativity, and imagination. While learning to put a story together, kids in fact gain skills in better listening and reading. Also storytelling helps kids express their emotions and feelings that many times are hard to do. Today we share top storytelling learning tools for kids on iPad, many are also available on other devices. This is part of our Best Learning Tools… Read more

Following the great review from iGameMom on the first app in this series. App patch is proud to announce the release of a second app focusing on subtraction. It has great interactive strategies to help kids solve the questions. For iGameMom’s review of the first app, please visit Practice Math Addition Facts to Launch Rockets. For more information, go to the app on App Store. Posted By: Justin Hughes Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by… Read more

I liked the app Petting Zoo a lot, so when I saw the same developer has another app Hat Monkey, I had to get it. Hat Monkey is an interactive book app for toddlers to kindergarteners. But I ensure you that people of all ages will love it. It is a story about a cute monkey who wears a hat all the time. Kids are welcomed by the monkey on the opening screen, pointing to the arrow that opens up… Read more

Made by the creators of the award-winning Quick Math series, Quick Math Jr. will help your child to become confident in mathematics. Suited for children aged 3-7, Quick Math Jr. helps children learn the important foundations of mathematics through 5 fun games which dynamically adjust to users playing ability. For more information, go to the app on App Store. Posted By: Shiny Things Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by iGameMom. We only verify the links… Read more

We like Disney movies, from those classic movies like Snow White, Dumbo, to recent ones, like Frozen; from action movies like Pirates of the Caribbean, to comedies like Wreck It Ralph. Disney makes good movies for kids with great moral and educational value, and entertaining enough that the whole family can enjoy. If you like Disney movies, you will like the free app Disney Movie Anywhere. It was launched on Apple App Store earlier this year, and recently, it is… Read more

The journey of Alvin is an interactive story with which you can accompany Alvin, riding his old mower, willing to travel 400 miles to be reunited with his brother. You can share his experiences, meet new friends, hear the birds singing, watch the colors of the sunset… knowing that speed is not important, but the enjoyment of the journey. For more information, go to the app website. Posted By: The Journey of Alvin by meikme® Note: App news submitted by… Read more