Robots for iPAD is a very cool app about Robots. It is developed by IEEE (Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers). It has pictures and videos of 126 robots from 19 countries, with tons of information about each one.  I suggest all kids take a look at it, even you are just remotely interested in robots – it will open your minds up, learn the potential of technology and its impact in our everyday life.  It is currently FREE, and… Read more

App developer Wasabi Productions is proud to announce the launch of new storybook, Gorilla Band, and its support for not-for-profit VH1 Save the Music Foundation this back to school season. Ten percent of proceeds from app sales will go to benefit the charity’s work in restoring instrumental music education programs in America’s public schools For more information, go to Gorilla Band website. Posted By: Wasabi Productions Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by iGameMom. We only… Read more

Bugsy Kindergarten Reading School is a learning app for early readers to learn and practice alphabet, phonics, and spelling.  If you have followed iGameMom for a while, you may remember another Bugsy app – Bugsy in Math Kingdom.  Bugsy Kindergarten Reading School features the same character – the cute hamster Bugsy.  It is currently free for back-to-school.  If you have an early reader at home, this is a great one to have. The interface of the app is very simple. … Read more

Introducting a new pre-school learning game for kids called “The Learning Cloud”. “The Learning Cloud” will help your kid learn Alphabets and Numbers through fun-filled and vibrant season based levels. It is a perfect combination of educational and recreational game! The adorable cloud teaches with love and showers with adulation. For more information, go to Learning Cloud Game on App Store Posted By: The Learning Cloud Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by iGameMom. We only… Read more

The Book of Holes is what I like to call a ‘progressive’ approach to explaining the way the world works by virtue of its holes. This App is based on a 2006 Children’s Book written and designed by Poul Lange, a Design Firm based in LA who creates among other things, book cover designs. In 2006, this particular book made the top 50 list of best designed books according to the American Institute of Graphic Arts. In other words, this… Read more

PlayWorld House Designer Pro is currently on sale for the rest of August for the Back2School events. PlayWorld House Designer Pro lets children discover the art of designing a house, and have them take imaginative play to the next level, by designing towns, cities and shopping malls. With over 300+ items, the possibilities are endless! For more information, go to http://www.appycrumble.com Posted By: AppyCrumble.com Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by iGameMom. We only verify the… Read more

The developer Justin Holladay has created a great combination of story book and math activities in the app Jack and the Beanstalk. This app is in part an eBook which reads you the story of Jack and the Beanstalk and also in part a series of math activities throughout the story. Math is a fundamental part of cognitive development, helping to improve critical thinking skills, logic, and problem solving skills.  All of which are  strong foundations to a child’s development… Read more

It is time for Mom’s Library again.  Today I am featuring 4 creative teaching ideas. What do you do with the junk mails?  Throw them away?  Next time, you might want to save some, for some scissors fun with junk mail. I am sure kids will have fun with these disappearing shapes!  Kids will learn shapes, science, and fine motor skills. What a fun way to teach numbers, letters, and shapes with these water balloons! I just love this – build… Read more

Looking for a great app that makes learning about fruits and veggies fun? Then this app is just what you’re looking for. It’s for those early iPad/iPhone users: ages 18 months to 5 years. This puzzle app exposes children to various fruits and veggies. The game focuses on name recognition of fruits and vegetables as well as motor development while the child swipes the puzzle pieces until the image lines up. Puzzles are a great tool for helping children develop… Read more

Introducing Number Zoo: Kids Timestables! Inspired by the best kids games and the best educational apps, Number Zoo: Kids Timestables is fun, exciting and challenging. A fantastic kids educational tool that improves their confidence and competence with maths , but also a challenging game that improves their fine motor skills and quick thinking! For more information, go to Number Zoo Kids Timestables website Posted By: Number Zoo: Kids Timestables Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed by… Read more

I have introduced several book reader apps in the past, Sylvan Dell, Reading Comprehension Camp, to name a few.  Each reader app has its own unique features and reading range to attract different users.   Today I have another one I want to share, and of course, it has its own unique features that are going to be very attractive to many families.  It is so far one of the book reader covering biggest age range – from 2 to 12, it… Read more

Linden Lab®, the makers of shared creative spaces including Second Life®, PatternsTM, CreatorverseTM, VersuTM, and dioTM, announced that BlocksworldTM for iPadTM is now available for free worldwide in the App Store. Blocksworld is a lighthearted build-and-play system for kids and grownups alike that brings the imaginative play of toy blocks to your iPad’s touch-screen, allowing you to bring your digital creations to life. For more information, go to http://www.blocksworld.com Posted By: Blocksworld Note: App news submitted by app developers are… Read more

Today I am sharing a free resource helping kids practice English grammars – Road to Grammar.  It is a website, not an app, but it functions very well on iPhone and iPAD.  It is originally designed for ESL (English as Second Language) students, but kids in primary school who need some reinforcement in grammar can definitely use it too. Once you open the website on your iPAD or iPhone, you see the list of practices kids can do – Adjectives… Read more

Virtual Guitar 3, the professional guitar that you can play with just one hand. It is a complete and easy guitar app on App Store! You can even do it in real time with other people, record what you are playing, customize and choose between a lot of effects and sounds! The app is available for FREE on AppStore. For more information, go to Virtual guitar 3 website Posted By: NETTuno Dev Note: App news submitted by app developers are not reviewed… Read more