City Letters, a new educational game for iPad is now available on the App Store! City Letters was created for children ages 3 to 6 and is dedicated to teaching the basics of communication to preschoolers. In this game your child will learn to identify alphabet letters, recognize their sounds, and trace them, and solve exciting puzzles. For more information, go to City Letters on App Store Posted By: Frugoton Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed… Read more

Intro to Math by Montessorium is a math app designed for kids who just start learning about numbers and gaining the basic concepts of the numbers.  It is a series of lessons following Montessori method, but is packaged in a game-like setting that is very engaging. Since all activities are hands-on, you can think of it as hands-on Montessori math games for preschoolers. When kids start the app, they will see 6 blocks on the open screen, each leads to… Read more

Word Wheel: Short Vowels teaches kids short vowel sounds through a unique interface that is perfect for little fingers. This app provides an important first step in learning to read and recognize words using all five short vowels. A quiz mode is also built in to reinforce these skills. For more information, go to Word Wheel website Posted By: Teknos Interactive Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by iGameMom. We only verify the app links before… Read more

Microtopia :Cubes teaches how to interact and have fun in a three-dimensional playground where children can develop spatial awareness doing enjoyable and relaxing activities. The unique touch interface is designed to encourage exploration and experimentation, stimulating the imagination of children ages four and up. For more information, go to Krell Design Posted By: Manuel Moavero 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… Read more

Garden Lab is an app designed for preschool kids to learn how to take care of plants.  It feels like a simulation game, but in a very simpler manner.  Kids will learn what it takes to grow flowers: seeds, water, sun light, and their work to take care of flowers. When kids start the game, they get a free seed. They must plant the seed in the garden with a shovel. Then they will see sun or moon in the… Read more

Helping teachers find creative material to teach Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in their classrooms, Purple Carrot Books has launched a set of CCSS aligned reading strategies for grades K–3 for The Prisoner of Carrot Castle picture book app. The curriculum is available for free download on Purple Carrot Books website. For more information, go to Purple Carrot Books website Posted By: Purple Carrot Books Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by iGameMom. We only verify… Read more

I am a firm believer that science should, and can be taught at a very young age. I also agree it is challenging to teach science concepts to young kids. You have to convey the concept in a manner that young minds can understand and grasp. It takes the full understanding of science and early childhood education to perfect the task.  Max and Ruby Science Educational Games is a science app teaching preschool to kindergarten kids science concepts with fun… Read more

Holiday season is always busy, however, it doesn’t mean you can’t fit some learning into the busy time of the year. A very easy way is to find some seasonal books to read with kids. Today I am featuring kids books for holidays.  You will find over 100 wonderful children’s Christmas books, and learning activities inspired by the books. Kids Books for Christmas 20 Christmas picture books 20 Christ centered Christmas Storybooks 65 Must Read Classics Charles Dickenson’s A Christmas Carol Bear Stays up… Read more

While putting together the Holiday Gift Guide for Techie Kids and 15 Holiday Gift Guides for Kids from Real Moms, I came across a lot cool products using new  technologies that I have not seen before. I thought they could be great Christmas gifts for many families.  In case you are still looking for gift ideas, this is iGameMom’s holiday gift guide for the techie family. Holiday Gift Guide for the Techie Family If you would like to check them out or purchase it, please use the… Read more

In celebration of another great year, spinlight is pleased to announce the biggest giveaway ever! From now until December 20th, spinlight will be giving away one free app each day from their award-winning catalog — including AlphaTots, Operation Math and Geography Drive USA! For more information, go to http://www.spinlight.com Posted By: Spinlight Studio 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… Read more

Maya the Bee: Flower Party is based on the TV show that is translated into many languages. The original story is from a book The Adventures of Maya the Bee, published in 1912. Maya the Bee: Flower Party has all the key characters in the TV show, but is mostly a learning game for preschool to kindergarten kids. Maya the bee has invited her friends to celebrate her birthday with her. Kids are asked to help Maya and her friends… Read more

Lovable jungle animals are coming out to play their instruments in StoryToys latest release “Animal Band: Nursery Rhymes”! This is the first in a brand new musical series for young children, and the most recent addition to the StoryToys Junior line of apps specially designed for toddlers and kindergarten age children. For more information, go to http://storytoys.com/ Posted By: StoryToys Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by iGameMom. We only verify the app links before publishing… Read more

Clumsy Ninja is a free app that is very different from typical Ninja games.  Kids are into a mission of training a Ninja – from capable of doing no Ninja moves.  The app is free to download, with In-App Purchase options if you want to move up fast. But we have managed playing it without any In-App Purchase, and I think it is more fun to play it this way, since it gives a little more challenge. Here are some… Read more

New for iPhone: theGames: Kindergarten MATH Standards. This innovative app is aligned with the CCSS for Kindergarten Mathematics. Number Sense and Geometry Sense are progressively presented to provide a truly comprehensive math practice experience within one app. This educational app has plenty of whimsy and delight to motivate your young learner. For more information, go to the app’s website Posted By: MaypopDesigns Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by iGameMom. We only verify the app links… Read more