SXSWEdu Conference, Austin, TX: Tynker, the leading Silicon Valley ed-tech company that helps kids learn programming, with over 8000 schools and 5 MM users online, launched the Tynker iPad app, a fun easy way for kids to learn to code. The app’s game-like experience makes it enjoyable to learn coding at home, on the go, and in the classroom. For more information, go to Tynker webpage. Posted By: Tynker: Learn Programming with Visual Code Blocks Note: App news submitted by… Read more

When I first saw the app name Busy shapes I assumed it teaches kids about shapes, or maybe colors. Once I started playing with the app, I realized it is more than shapes and colors. It trains kids on their reasoning and problem solving skills, with some physics involved. The game play is very intuitive. There are holes of different sizes on different types of surfaces. Kids need move the puzzle objects of different materials into the corresponding holes based… Read more

There is a Polar Bear and a Panda Bear named Migo and Pandy who both love to play dress up.  If your kids are in the 2-3 toddler range or in the 3-5 pre-school range, they’re going to love to play dress up with Migo and Pandy too. What is even better, you won’t see all your clothes spread all over the places. They are neatly organized on your iPad. In this sweet, slow moving app there are fewer bells and… Read more

Inspired Magazine, the new magazine that is 100% written by Kids is now live! Our inaugural edition is available as an Apple App and a Google App and be found on Apple App Store and Google Play. For more information, go to the magazine’s website Posted By: Inspired Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by iGameMom. We only verify the app links before publishing the news. Like to receive future articles for FREE? Sign Up Below… Read more

Over the weekend I was playing with a fun app called Fiete. It is a very different kind of picture book for kids of all ages. As the introduction on the App Store says, it is “an alternative to interactive children’s book: in a playful way, with attention to details”. I call it an interactive game picture book. When kids open the app, they will see a friendly sailor Fiete waving to them and inviting them to play. Scroll the… Read more

How many stars are on the sky? How to find a constellation? What’s the origin of their names? You will find answers to all these questions. Help each constellation find its place on the sky. All you need to do is put the picture together, and the stars will shine. For more information, go to the app website Posted By: Vinylgames Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by iGameMom. We only verify the app links before… Read more

The Witch With No Name is a 3D interactive digital book app for kids and the whole family. It tells the story of a witch, who doesn’t know her name, tries to find her name. It is a funny story, but the best parts are the interactive features built in the story. I love how the app engage kids in the activities throughout the story. The whole production of the app is superb, especially the interactions on each page. There… Read more

Things have been flapping lately like crazy. Flappy Flame is no exception. New game with familiar gameplay and more challenge. Simple, clean, fun, addicting. Flappy Flame is designed to be played by anyone who loves games. For more information, go to the app on App Store Posted By: Moana Games LLC Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by iGameMom. We only verify the app links before publishing the news. Like to receive future articles for FREE… Read more

Are you kids doing GeoBee? My child’s school just finished their GeoBee challenge for this year. It is a fun way for kids to learn geography. GeoBee Challenge App is a great tool to help kids prepare for the challenge. If your child has not done GeoBee, it is like the Spelling Bee, but it is all about geographic information. Each year thousands of students in grades 4 through 8 in the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee… Read more

ABC: Animal Alphabet on the Apple App Store. This delightful digital children’s book was developed by educational experts and child development specialists to help foster early literacy skills in kids ages 2-4. For more information, go to http://happykidsapp.com/en/ Posted By: Happy Kids App Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by iGameMom. We only verify the app links before publishing the news. Like to receive future articles for FREE? Sign Up Below //… Read more

Today I am sharing a series of apps from Eye Paint. They are unique coloring apps that open up otherwise impossible ways to bring paintings to life. I have reviewed apps for a while. The biggest benefit for me is the opportunity to explore new ideas. Whenever I found something that I have not seen before, I get excited. The Eye Paint apps are one of these apps that get me excited. We have had the apps for a long… Read more

Enjoy this addictive puzzle game. Connect all the Jelly and use up all the squares but do not cross the connecting lines. Play many different challenging levels with different size boards. 2 different gameplays: Puzzle solving mode & Timed Puzzle solving mode called Blitz – Colorful Jelly cubes – Relaxing music – Fun Sound Effect. For more information, go to Jelly Glow Flow on App Store Posted By: Alex James Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by… Read more

Do you like to read poems? Do you read poems with your kids? Poetry for kids has been my recent interest. The love of poetry is a cultured taste that needs be cultivated from a young age. I found the best way to engage a child in poetry is to find the subject that they are interested in, and share when they are in the mood for at the moment.  I find a free app from The Poetry Foundation can… Read more

It is time for Mom’s Library! Today we are featuring ideas of repurpose and reuse household items for learning activities at home. Engaging kids in productive learning doesn’t need be expensive. This week many moms linked up their creative ways to reuse and repurpose some common household items to keep kids engaged in learning activities. Some items are even things you may otherwise throw away. Let’s take a look. Repurpose and Reuse Ideas for Kids Learning at Home Learn number, shape, color… Read more