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This is a very user-friendly app which is great for teching your child the letters of the alphabet, words and phonics. It presents very clear images and sounds, displaying four images per letter. This is truly one of the nicest apps for teaching phonics to children thus far.
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Written by Wallace E. Keller, this is a great storybook for all children with amazing illustrations and animations. There is an option to view this book in 3D, however it requires you to purchase 3D glasses in order to do this. I’m not sure how much the glasses cost, but nevertheless, the book is great to view in 2D.
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This is possibly one of the most interactive and fun toileting apps ever created. Potty Time with Elmo features bright illustrations and lots of activities to teach toddlers about using the toilet, including stories, songs, and puzzles. There is even a sticker rewards chart to keep track of your childs toileting success.
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Just when I thought counting couldn’t get more exciting… along comes the Timmy’s number Tracing app. It features everybody’s favourite little lamb ‘Timmy’ from Timmy Time which airs on ABC for kids. When your child has traced each number successfully, short clips from the popular TV show appear as a reward. Unfortunately the numbers only range from 1-10, but nevertheless, it is a great app to encourage your children to not only say the numbers, but learn to write them as well.
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This is a great puzzle in that it is so different to the other types of wood puzzle games currently available through the iTunes store. Each puzzle involves arranging shapes in a way that they create various images, such as a flower or person. The background music is relaxing and nice to listen to, and there are approximately 32 different tanagrams for your child to complete. If your child loves puzzles and you are searching for something a little different, definitely give this app a go!
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Based on the popular TV series The Canimals, this cute sticker book features nicely illustrated pages which require your child to drag and drop stickers to their appropriate places on the page (similar to a drag and drop puzzle). There is cute and catchy background music and various animations to keep your child entertained.
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Such a great app for teaching children about musical instruments, the different sounds that they make, and rhythm. The sound quality of each instrument is amazing and nearly sounds like the real thing. The app is fun and easy to use, and is something that the entire family will enjoy.
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This is one of my daughter favourite music apps at the moment, so I had to add it to the ‘best of’ list. This app is free to download from the iTunes store, however payment is required if you want to download music (AU $2.99 for eight songs). There are three free songs to download to get you started- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Old McDonald had a Farm, and Christmas Melody. The bright and colourful animations will keep your child entertained for hours.
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This is yet another app that is free to download but requires payment in order to unlock songs (there is one free song to get you started). My daughter is a big fan of the Lazy Town TV show so naturally took a liking to this app straight away. It features clips of the best songs from the Lazy Town TV series, including ‘Bing Bang’ and ‘You are a Pirate’. Each song costs AU $0.99 to unlock, and there are a total of eighteen songs. Yes, I spent AU $18 on this app alone but it was worth it, especially considering it entertains my daughter for hours and she’s beginning to sing along to the songs!!
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This truly is a great children’s game and has some of the coolest graphics and sounds. There are 18 educational games featured in this app, and every one of them is fun to play. Some of the games featured include letter train, tic tac toe, connect dots, and more. This is another game that the whole family will enjoy.
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This would have to be one of the funniest educational games I have downloaded in a while. The aim of the game is to feed some particularly fussy monsters, but in order to get them to eat certain foods (such as broccoli), the food must first be prepared a certain way (steamed, blended, friend, chopped, etc). Not only does it help teach children about different foods, but it also introduces them to the principles of cooking food in different ways.
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This is a really cute drawing app for children, featuring nice background sounds and bright animations. The butterflies say the names of the different colors that are being used, and various effects can be made by selecting different types of brushes. Both sides of the wings are colored symmetrically, and images can be shared with family and friends via an email option. Toca Boca has some other fantastic apps including ‘Toca Hair Salon’, ‘Toca Store’ and ‘Toca House’. Be sure to check out the other iPad apps that Toca Boca has to offer through the iTunes store!!
If it seems like the world of apps is overwhelming, that's because it is! But never fear -- I have combed through the thousands of apps out there to pick the best. Whether you want to teach your preschooler the ABCs or read a great interactive story, yes, there's an app for that.
If it seems like the world of apps is overwhelming, that's because it is! But never fear -- I have combed through the thousands of apps out there to pick the best. Whether you want to teach your preschooler the ABCs or read a great interactive story, yes, there's an app for that.
Preschool Apps
Best New Educational iPad apps for Toddlers and Preschool ChildrenABC MAGIC 2
By: Preschool University
This is a very user-friendly app which is great for teching your child the letters of the alphabet, words and phonics. It presents very clear images and sounds, displaying four images per letter. This is truly one of the nicest apps for teaching phonics to children thus far.
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3D Storybook- The Wrong Side of the Bed
By: See Here Studios LLC
Written by Wallace E. Keller, this is a great storybook for all children with amazing illustrations and animations. There is an option to view this book in 3D, however it requires you to purchase 3D glasses in order to do this. I’m not sure how much the glasses cost, but nevertheless, the book is great to view in 2D.
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Potty Time with Elmo
By: Sesame Street
This is possibly one of the most interactive and fun toileting apps ever created. Potty Time with Elmo features bright illustrations and lots of activities to teach toddlers about using the toilet, including stories, songs, and puzzles. There is even a sticker rewards chart to keep track of your childs toileting success.
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Timmy’s Number Tracing
By: Pearson Education
Just when I thought counting couldn’t get more exciting… along comes the Timmy’s number Tracing app. It features everybody’s favourite little lamb ‘Timmy’ from Timmy Time which airs on ABC for kids. When your child has traced each number successfully, short clips from the popular TV show appear as a reward. Unfortunately the numbers only range from 1-10, but nevertheless, it is a great app to encourage your children to not only say the numbers, but learn to write them as well.
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My First Tanagrams HD – A Wood Tanagram Puzzle Game for Kids
By: Alexandre Minard
This is a great puzzle in that it is so different to the other types of wood puzzle games currently available through the iTunes store. Each puzzle involves arranging shapes in a way that they create various images, such as a flower or person. The background music is relaxing and nice to listen to, and there are approximately 32 different tanagrams for your child to complete. If your child loves puzzles and you are searching for something a little different, definitely give this app a go!
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Canimals Sticker Book HD
By: VOOZCLUC Co.,Ltd
Based on the popular TV series The Canimals, this cute sticker book features nicely illustrated pages which require your child to drag and drop stickers to their appropriate places on the page (similar to a drag and drop puzzle). There is cute and catchy background music and various animations to keep your child entertained.
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Music Sparkles – All in One musical instruments collection of Sound , Vocals and Fun Entertainment HD
By: Kids Games Club
Such a great app for teaching children about musical instruments, the different sounds that they make, and rhythm. The sound quality of each instrument is amazing and nearly sounds like the real thing. The app is fun and easy to use, and is something that the entire family will enjoy.
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Best Kids Songs·Stories
By: Samsung Publishing Ltd.
This is one of my daughter favourite music apps at the moment, so I had to add it to the ‘best of’ list. This app is free to download from the iTunes store, however payment is required if you want to download music (AU $2.99 for eight songs). There are three free songs to download to get you started- Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Old McDonald had a Farm, and Christmas Melody. The bright and colourful animations will keep your child entertained for hours.
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LazyTown JukeBox
By: Panarea
This is yet another app that is free to download but requires payment in order to unlock songs (there is one free song to get you started). My daughter is a big fan of the Lazy Town TV show so naturally took a liking to this app straight away. It features clips of the best songs from the Lazy Town TV series, including ‘Bing Bang’ and ‘You are a Pirate’. Each song costs AU $0.99 to unlock, and there are a total of eighteen songs. Yes, I spent AU $18 on this app alone but it was worth it, especially considering it entertains my daughter for hours and she’s beginning to sing along to the songs!!
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Bugs and Buttons
By: Little Bit Studio, LLC.
This truly is a great children’s game and has some of the coolest graphics and sounds. There are 18 educational games featured in this app, and every one of them is fun to play. Some of the games featured include letter train, tic tac toe, connect dots, and more. This is another game that the whole family will enjoy.
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Toca Kitchen Monsters
By: Toca Boca
This would have to be one of the funniest educational games I have downloaded in a while. The aim of the game is to feed some particularly fussy monsters, but in order to get them to eat certain foods (such as broccoli), the food must first be prepared a certain way (steamed, blended, friend, chopped, etc). Not only does it help teach children about different foods, but it also introduces them to the principles of cooking food in different ways.
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Paint My Wings
By: Toca Boca
This is a really cute drawing app for children, featuring nice background sounds and bright animations. The butterflies say the names of the different colors that are being used, and various effects can be made by selecting different types of brushes. Both sides of the wings are colored symmetrically, and images can be shared with family and friends via an email option. Toca Boca has some other fantastic apps including ‘Toca Hair Salon’, ‘Toca Store’ and ‘Toca House’. Be sure to check out the other iPad apps that Toca Boca has to offer through the iTunes store!!
Best iPad 2 apps for toddlers and preschool children: spelling and counting
Bob Books #1 and Bob Books # 2
By: Leaning Touch
Both versions of this app are just as good as each other. It features nice background music, colourful images, and is very easy to use. There are 4 different levels that assist your children in letter recognition and how to spell basic 3 and 4 letter words. The levels range from your basic ‘drag and drop’, to spelling words without using any visual hints. Every time a letter is touched the corresponding sound is made, therefore it is great for teaching children phonics.
Each level features approximately 12 interactive images that come alive after each spelling task has been completed correctly. This is one of the apps that my daughter
has to play EVERY time she goes on her iPad, and can spend lengthy amounts of time playing it.
Dancing Animals
The most wonderful thing about this app is the crazy dance moves and funky music that the animals beak-out too. It makes you want to keep spelling just to see the animals dance. It’s also a great way for your child to learn animal names. Perfect for both children (and parents)!!
First Words: Deluxe
Little Speller Animals
By: Grasshopper Apps
This app is similar to the other spelling apps that I have described, however what is different about this particular one is that it contains beautiful photographs of the images being spelt. There is also Little Speller Four Letter Words which contains a variety of beautiful images.
Another great feature of this app is that it is highly customisable, and you can easily take your own photographs and add your own words to the apps database. Your child will love seeing a picture of your face appear on the screen, followed by the corresponding name “mum” or “dad”. It is also a great way to teach your child how to spell their own name.
Elmo Loves ABC’s
Your child can touch any letter of the alphabet to unlock surprises, and trace different letters of the alphabet with their finger. There are bonuses such as colouring pages and other hidden treasures. It truly is a great educational app!
Counting for Kids
By: Internet Design Zone
The bright images and background in this app is enough to attract any child’s attention. It is very user friendly and is a fantastic app to teach your child counting from 1 to 10.
Each game features 10 questions, and at the end of each game a score is given. Your child is required to count the number of animals on the screen, then touch the corresponding number (i.e.- If three monkeys appear on the screen, they press the number 3). If they answer correctly, the sound of applause sounds to offer the child praise and encouragement.
If they answer incorrectly, the computer counts the number of animals on the screen for the child.
Counting Bees
has to play EVERY time she goes on her iPad, and can spend lengthy amounts of time playing it.
Dancing Animals
By: Internet Design Zone
The full-version of this app features 20 crazy dancing animals that come to life once your child has spelled the animal name correctly. Spelling is based on the ‘drag and drop’ method of matching letters.
The most wonderful thing about this app is the crazy dance moves and funky music that the animals beak-out too. It makes you want to keep spelling just to see the animals dance. It’s also a great way for your child to learn animal names. Perfect for both children (and parents)!!First Words: Deluxe
By: Learning Touch
Another easy-to-use app that will keep your children hooked for hours. The Deluxe app features 5 different categories of words: All Words, Animals, At Home, Colours and Shapes. Once again, the app uses a drag and drop method for children to spell the words, and offers visual hints.
When each letter is touched, the sound of the letter is produced. When each word has been spelled correctly, the image spins on the screen and a corresponding sound is made (for example, a mooing noise will follow the word ‘cow’).
First Words (FW) also has a range of other similar apps including: FW Feelings, FW Animals, FW Vehicles, FW At Home, FW Xmas, and more.Little Speller Animals
By: Grasshopper Apps
This app is similar to the other spelling apps that I have described, however what is different about this particular one is that it contains beautiful photographs of the images being spelt. There is also Little Speller Four Letter Words which contains a variety of beautiful images.
Another great feature of this app is that it is highly customisable, and you can easily take your own photographs and add your own words to the apps database. Your child will love seeing a picture of your face appear on the screen, followed by the corresponding name “mum” or “dad”. It is also a great way to teach your child how to spell their own name.
Elmo Loves ABC’s
By: Sesame Street
What child wouldn’t love to learn their ABC’s from their favourite TV show character Elmo. This app brings Elmo and learning the alphabet to life, featuring dynamic video clips, music and songs.
Your child can touch any letter of the alphabet to unlock surprises, and trace different letters of the alphabet with their finger. There are bonuses such as colouring pages and other hidden treasures. It truly is a great educational app!Counting for Kids
By: Internet Design Zone
The bright images and background in this app is enough to attract any child’s attention. It is very user friendly and is a fantastic app to teach your child counting from 1 to 10.
Each game features 10 questions, and at the end of each game a score is given. Your child is required to count the number of animals on the screen, then touch the corresponding number (i.e.- If three monkeys appear on the screen, they press the number 3). If they answer correctly, the sound of applause sounds to offer the child praise and encouragement.
If they answer incorrectly, the computer counts the number of animals on the screen for the child.
Counting Bees
By: Piikea St. LLC
This game teaches kids how to count to 20 by guiding bees to a flower. The aim of the game is to fill four big honey bears by directing the bees appropriately. It is a very fun app with cool and relaxing background sounds.
Best iPad 2 apps for toddlers and preschool children: Music, Puzzles, Animals and Games
Wood Puzzle HD
By: Tropisounds
This is definitely our favourite puzzle game, and the full-version features 30 different puzzles. Some puzzles are quite basic, while others are a bit harder and more detailed. Each puzzle features nicely coloured images and sounds. Highly recommended!
Wood Puzzle First Years
By: Tropisounds
From the creators of Wood Puzzle HD, Wood Puzzle First Years features 18 various puzzles. It helps your child to learn shapes, body parts, colours and more. Once again, this app is highly recommended!
ABC Alphabet Puzzles
By: Clever Kids
The full-version of this app features nicely coloured puzzles of different animals from A to Z. The puzzles are a little more detailed and harder to complete than the ‘wood puzzles’, but lots of fun nevertheless.
Match It Up 2 and Match It Up 3
By: My First App
This app was recommended to me by our speech pathologist. It is a fun and colourful matching game for toddlers, helping children to develop visual perception skills though the matching of conceptually related images. It also helps to develop cognitive skills such as categorization.
SoundTouch
By: SoundTouch
This app features 360 sounds and images of animals, birds, vehicles, musical instruments and household items. It features beautiful photographs and clear sounds, with each item featuring 5 different sounds and photographs. This was another app recommended to us by our speech pathologist.
Zoola
By: Best Kids Apps
This app is designed to teach children about animal families and the sounds that they make. The full-version features over 400 photographs of animals, baby animals, mummy animals and daddy animals. It includes categories such as farm animals, safari animals, forest animals, water animals and puppy dogs.
ABA Emotions
By: Innovative Mobile Apps
This app is a fun and interactive way to teach your child emotions. It features over 200 coloured photographs of various emotions, including: sad, happy, surprised, excited, sleepy, and much more. It is also customizable so you can upload your own images and record your own voice.
ABA Flashcards- Actions
By: Kindegarten.com
Another great app to teach your child actions, such as: cuddling, laughing, listening, running, kissing, painting, jumping, and much more. It features clear and colourful images, and is of benefit for both visual and auditory learners.
Itsy Bitsy HD
By: Duck Duck Moose
Not only will your child learn this popular nursery rhyme, but they will have a lot of fun doing it! Each illustration in this app is interactive and will encourage your child to touch and explore everything on the screen. Each screen features different activities for your child to discover.
Kids Song Machine HD
By: Genera Kids
This app features 10 popular kids songs, including: Old Mc Donald, If Your Happy and You Know It, The Wheels on the Bus, and more. Each song features brightly coloured and interactive animations.
Baby Piano School
By: Love-Creative.com
This is a great way to introduce your child to the piano. It is very easy to use and you can make up your own songs, or play along to one of many piano songs. It features dynamic cartoon yeys, 13 different key sounds, and various coloured scenes.
Moo, Baa, La, La, La! – Sandra Boynton
By: Loud Crow Interactive Inc.
This book, along with the other books created by Sandra Boynton, is a fun and interactive book for the entire family to enjoy. However this book in particular is my favourite. It features colourful interactive animations, dynamic pages, and can be ‘read to you’ or ‘read at your own pace’.
I Like Books – 37 Picture Books for Kids in 1 App
By: GrasshopperApps.com
The full-version of this app contains 37 different picture books to read with your child. They are designed to teach children about the world they live in, and includes titles such as: I like colours, I like my body, I like spring, I like water, I like winter, and much more.
Play School Art Maker
By: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
This is a creative, interactive and fun way for children to create their very own pictures and animated scenes. It features the poplar play school characters such as Humpty, Big Ted, Little Ted, and Jemima. Your child can choose their background and what they would like to add to each picture. You can also unlock various puzzles and other interactive games.
Little Charley Bear
By: Studio Liddell
If your child isn’t already in love with Little Charley Bear from his hit TV show on ABC for Kids, they will fall in love with him in this app! Watch short clips of Charley in his amazing imaginary worlds, and unlock bonuses including puzzles and games. The graphics in this app are absolutely amazing, and there is so much to see and do!
Talking Roby
By: Out Fit 7 Ltd.
This app is a little bit different, and features a hip-hop dancing robot that repeats everything you say. It is great for trying to encourage your child to speak and communicate. This app was also recommended to us by the speech pathologist. It also allows you to type a word or sentence, and Roby will repeat what has been written.
Best iPad 2 apps for toddlers and preschool children: Music, Puzzles, Animals and Games
Wood Puzzle HD
By: Tropisounds
This is definitely our favourite puzzle game, and the full-version features 30 different puzzles. Some puzzles are quite basic, while others are a bit harder and more detailed. Each puzzle features nicely coloured images and sounds. Highly recommended!
Wood Puzzle First Years
By: Tropisounds
From the creators of Wood Puzzle HD, Wood Puzzle First Years features 18 various puzzles. It helps your child to learn shapes, body parts, colours and more. Once again, this app is highly recommended!
ABC Alphabet PuzzlesBy: Clever Kids
The full-version of this app features nicely coloured puzzles of different animals from A to Z. The puzzles are a little more detailed and harder to complete than the ‘wood puzzles’, but lots of fun nevertheless.
Match It Up 2 and Match It Up 3
By: My First App
This app was recommended to me by our speech pathologist. It is a fun and colourful matching game for toddlers, helping children to develop visual perception skills though the matching of conceptually related images. It also helps to develop cognitive skills such as categorization.
ANIMALS AND SOUNDS
SoundTouchBy: SoundTouch
This app features 360 sounds and images of animals, birds, vehicles, musical instruments and household items. It features beautiful photographs and clear sounds, with each item featuring 5 different sounds and photographs. This was another app recommended to us by our speech pathologist.
Zoola
By: Best Kids Apps
This app is designed to teach children about animal families and the sounds that they make. The full-version features over 400 photographs of animals, baby animals, mummy animals and daddy animals. It includes categories such as farm animals, safari animals, forest animals, water animals and puppy dogs.
FLASHCARDS
ABA EmotionsBy: Innovative Mobile Apps
This app is a fun and interactive way to teach your child emotions. It features over 200 coloured photographs of various emotions, including: sad, happy, surprised, excited, sleepy, and much more. It is also customizable so you can upload your own images and record your own voice.
ABA Flashcards- Actions
By: Kindegarten.com
Another great app to teach your child actions, such as: cuddling, laughing, listening, running, kissing, painting, jumping, and much more. It features clear and colourful images, and is of benefit for both visual and auditory learners.
MUSIC
Itsy Bitsy HDBy: Duck Duck Moose
Not only will your child learn this popular nursery rhyme, but they will have a lot of fun doing it! Each illustration in this app is interactive and will encourage your child to touch and explore everything on the screen. Each screen features different activities for your child to discover.
Kids Song Machine HD
By: Genera Kids
This app features 10 popular kids songs, including: Old Mc Donald, If Your Happy and You Know It, The Wheels on the Bus, and more. Each song features brightly coloured and interactive animations.
Baby Piano SchoolBy: Love-Creative.com
This is a great way to introduce your child to the piano. It is very easy to use and you can make up your own songs, or play along to one of many piano songs. It features dynamic cartoon yeys, 13 different key sounds, and various coloured scenes.
BOOKS
Moo, Baa, La, La, La! – Sandra Boynton
By: Loud Crow Interactive Inc.
This book, along with the other books created by Sandra Boynton, is a fun and interactive book for the entire family to enjoy. However this book in particular is my favourite. It features colourful interactive animations, dynamic pages, and can be ‘read to you’ or ‘read at your own pace’.
I Like Books – 37 Picture Books for Kids in 1 AppBy: GrasshopperApps.com
The full-version of this app contains 37 different picture books to read with your child. They are designed to teach children about the world they live in, and includes titles such as: I like colours, I like my body, I like spring, I like water, I like winter, and much more.
FUN AND GAMES
Play School Art Maker
By: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
This is a creative, interactive and fun way for children to create their very own pictures and animated scenes. It features the poplar play school characters such as Humpty, Big Ted, Little Ted, and Jemima. Your child can choose their background and what they would like to add to each picture. You can also unlock various puzzles and other interactive games.
Little Charley BearBy: Studio Liddell
If your child isn’t already in love with Little Charley Bear from his hit TV show on ABC for Kids, they will fall in love with him in this app! Watch short clips of Charley in his amazing imaginary worlds, and unlock bonuses including puzzles and games. The graphics in this app are absolutely amazing, and there is so much to see and do!
Talking Roby
By: Out Fit 7 Ltd.
This app is a little bit different, and features a hip-hop dancing robot that repeats everything you say. It is great for trying to encourage your child to speak and communicate. This app was also recommended to us by the speech pathologist. It also allows you to type a word or sentence, and Roby will repeat what has been written.
Best Holiday Apps
Santa Claus is not only coming to town -- he's coming to a device near you! Our list includes classic tales, popular characters, and app favorites dressed up for the holidays.Get into the holiday spirit with these fun seasonal apps.
Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure HD
Fun, easy, book-like interactive adventure for preschoolers.
AGE
3
Platforms: iPad A Charlie Brown Christmas
Pitch-perfect app tribute to the holiday TV classic.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
Christmas Tale
Short but cute and jolly Santa story with interactive pics.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
123 Color: Hanukkah Coloring Book
Language options, holiday focus make coloring app shine.
AGE
4
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! - Dr. Seuss
Classic tale reminds kids of the true meaning of Christmas.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
PopOut! The Night Before Christmas
Holiday classic with exciting interactivity.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
Apps for Girls
Our list of the best apps for girls offers a bit of everything girl-centric, including dress-up games, fashion games, math games, cooking games, princess games, pet-raising games, and creative games that girls love.Dress Me Up
Dress-up app equally good for boys and girls.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Fancy Nancy Dress Up
Channel your inner fancy with lots of outfit choices.
AGE
4
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Pickle's Paper Dolls
Sweet, colorful representation of beauty in six cultures.
AGE
4
Learning
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Princess Arabella Wants to Play
Spunky princess helps kids bring storybook to life.
AGE
4
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Princess Dress-Up: My Sticker Book
Kids help Disney favorites get ready for special occasions.
AGE
4
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue - A Magical Adventure
Use the mic to record your voice, blow fairy dust.
AGE
4
Learning
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Beauty and the Beast: Storybook Deluxe
One of the most thorough movie-based apps around.
AGE
5
Platforms: iPad
Princess Fairy Tale Maker - by Duck Duck Moose
Audio, easy animation help kids create and enhance stories.
AGE
5
Learning
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Math Apps and Learning Tools for Kids
Learning and practicing math is always more fun when it's part of a game. We like these apps and other learning tools for how they use creative methods to teach kids math concepts.
ABCMouse.com
Ad-free pay site helps little ones get ready for school.
AGE
4
Learning
Counting Caterpillar
Terrific early math practice with captivating graphics.
AGE
4
Learning
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Intro to Math, by Montessorium
Early math presented in varied and interesting ways.
AGE
4
Learning
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Park Math
Early math concepts taught in a fun, interactive way.
AGE
4
Learning
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
AGE
4
Learning
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Team Umizoomi
Math-based adventures well-suited to preschoolers.
AGE
4
Learning
Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo D
AGE
4
Learning
Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo D
Best Road Trip Apps
Best Road Trip AppsRoad trips can be an opportunity for family bonding, and sometimes a time for whining -- these apps can help with both. Put a modern twist on classic car activities with apps like Wheels on the Bus and License Plate Travel Game. Bring along your phone or tablet, and your kids can express their creativity (no markers to keep track of), play games together (no pieces to lose), collaborate to solve puzzles, learn a little something, and more -- all on the go!
Wheels on the Bus
Classic kids' song becomes interactive in darling ways.
AGE
3
Learning
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
Road Trip Apps for Android
Road trips can be an opportunity for family bonding, and sometimes a time for whining -- these apps can help with both. Put a modern twist on classic car activities with Android versions of Wheels on the Bus and License Plate Travel Game. Bring along your phone or tablet, and your kids can express their creativity (no markers to keep track of), play games together (no pieces to lose), collaborate to solve puzzles, learn a little something, and more -- all on the go!
Picasso - Mirror Draw!
Free art app a one-trick pony, but fun and engaging.
AGE
3
Learning
Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
Science Apps and Games for Kids
These science learning tools cover complex concepts in ways that kids can understand -- and keep them engaged while doing it! Kids can learn about light, space, seasons, and more.
Every Body Has a Brain
Innovative way to learn about gray matter.
AGE
4
Learning
Platforms: Mac, Windows
Sid's Science Fair
Engaging app lets kids experiment, explore with TV faves.
AGE
4
Learning
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
i Learn With Poko: Seasons and Weather! HD
A gentle introduction to the science world for young kids.
AGE
4
Learning
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Writing Apps and Websites
These apps and websites cover several of the skills that kids need to become strong writers. Whether you have a preschooler just learning to form letters or an older kid who's learning the the finer points of constructing stories and self-expression through writing, you'll find excellent learning tools on our list.
Dora ABCs Vol 1: Letters & Letter Sounds
Easy-to-play games are great practice for pre-readers.
AGE
3
Learning
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
FirstWords: Deluxe
Great for pre-readers to early spellers, but can get spendy.
AGE
3
Learning
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
This Is My Story (And I'm Sticking To It)
Build (and hear) simple stories by filling in the blanks.
AGE
4
Learning
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Learning Tools: Best Apps for Young Inventors
Remember losing yourself for hours in fort building, marble mazes, or home science kits? Take your kids back to that magical time. Now they can invent contraptions, concepts, and creations -- all online, without the mess. These inspiring apps, games, and websites are sure to get their creative juices flowing.
ItzaZoo
Exciting learn-to-read game incorporates your drawings.
AGE
4
Learning
Platforms: Windows
Best Book Apps for Kids
From classic tales to interactive science books that will knock your kids' socks off, our list of favorite book apps has something for tots, teens, and everyone in between.
Nighty Night HD
Lovely app lets toddlers turn off the lights for bedtime.
AGE
2
Platforms: iPad
Peek-a-Zoo by Duck Duck Moose
Tots learn to recognize emotions, behaviors with cute app.
AGE
2
Learning
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Another Monster at the End of This Book...Starring Grover & Elmo!
Great sequel keeps the spirit of the original book and app.
AGE
3
Learning
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
The Cat in the Hat
Perfect adaptation of classic Dr. Seuss mischief-maker.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
Little Bella's: I Close My Eyes
Read along story perfect for pre-readers.
AGE
4
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
PopOut! The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Amazingly interactive interpretation of a classic.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
Speech with Milo: Interactive Storybook
Creativity makes this engaging learning app a favorite.
AGE
4
Learning
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Multiplayer Apps
Looking for apps to play as a family or with friends? Here are several to share. Some provide you with the ability to play on the same device. Others provide you with a way to play over a local WiFi on more than one device, and others allow you to play with others online.
Road-Trip-Bingo HD
Classic car trip game allows two people to play at once.
AGE
4
Platforms: iPad
Dr. Seuss Apps
Everybody loves Dr. Seuss. His silly rhymes and whimsical illustrations captivate kids and encourage early literacy. These apps are a combination of stories and games based on Dr. Seuss books and characters that preschoolers and early elementary school aged kids will enjoy.
And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street
Author's first kids' book a must-have for Seuss enthusiasts.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
The Big Brag - Dr. Seuss
Exceptional voice acting elevates great Seuss ebook.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
The Cat in the Hat
Perfect adaptation of classic Dr. Seuss mischief-maker.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
Dr. Seuss's ABC
Excellent ebook adaptation for the youngest readers.
AGE
3
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
Gertrude McFuzz
Great read-along adaptation of a lesser-known Seuss classic.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
Green Eggs and Ham
Fabulous and faithful update of the children's classic.
AGE
3
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
Hop on Pop
Excellent ebook adaptation of Seuss' early-reader classic.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
Horton Hears a Who!
Who-ray for this terrific adaptation of a Dr. Seuss classic.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! - Dr. Seuss
Classic tale reminds kids of the true meaning of Christmas.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
The Lorax - Dr. Seuss
Spectacular app redefines the concept of read-along books.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You?
Classic primer in onomatopoeia gets a great app adaptation.
AGE
3
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
Oh, the Places You'll Go
Wonderful ebook adaptation has some spooky scenes.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Excellent Dr. Seuss ebook with added educational value.
AGE
3
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
There's a Wocket in My Pocket
Fun adaptation of short but wacky Dr. Seuss classic.
AGE
2
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
What Was I Scared Of?
Interactive Dr. Seuss tale helps kids conquer fears.
AGE
3
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
Yertle the Turtle - Dr. Seuss
Another children's classic smoothly transitions to digital.
AGE
3
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
Apps That Make You Laugh
Looking for a good giggle? These funny apps for your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Android are sure to keep kids in stitches.
iSock - The Talking Sock!
Silly app lets you speak through a virtual sock puppet.
AGE
4
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Make a Martian
Kids have a blast making their own silly aliens.
AGE
4
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Smack Talk!
Adorable pets "speak" what kids record.
AGE
4
Platforms: iPhone
Dr. Panda’s Daycare is a great app for role playing and creative play, and just having fun.
I Love You All The Time
A charming story about a parents love for their child, I Love You All The Time is an excellent addition to any digital library. The app includes many great book app features and the song track.
Crabby Writer
Come play in the sand! Have fun writing in the sand to spell three and four letter words or build sandcastles – no need to worry about sunburn.
The Tale of the Missing Acorns HD – Mystery Theme Studybook
This multi-purpose app contains a mystery of missing acorns and 10 learning activities. Multiple language and story options are available.
Jesus Loves Me
Whether you are a parent looking for faith-based kids’ apps or are someone who enjoys this childhood song this is an adorable app to download.
Toddler Maze 123
Twenty engaging mazes, adorable characters, multiple languages and more can be found in this fantastic app.
Elly’s Christmas
Bringing the holiday season alive for children is so important. What better way to do just that, than to stock your iPad and iPhone with charming stories like Elly’s Christmas for your readers, young and old?
House that Jack built
House that Jack Built is still the traditional nursery rhyme that many of us remember, but it can now be experienced in a new way. This e-book includes multilingual options and multiple activities.
Ten Giggly Gorillas
Guaranteed giggles for your pint-sized gorillas. Everyone will delight in tickling the gorillas. The match game is a bonus for all to enjoy.
Doodle Yoodle
Doodle Yoodle Builder draws on your child’s creativity. This digital sticker book provides endless possibilities for a wide range of users.
The Tree I See
The Tree I See is a delightful storybook app that will appeal to all ages. This high quality app contains many desirable features and is reasonably priced.
Monkey Word School Adventure
Fun educational entertainment for a great price; a learning game kids will want to play over and over again… and parents won’t mind.
Nick Jr Draw & Play
App promotes creation with cool tools, favorite characters.
AGE
4
Learning
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Drawing Pad
Great drawing app is a window to self-expression.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, Kindle Fire
Road-Trip-Bingo HD
Classic car trip game allows two people to play at once.
AGE
4
Platforms: iPad
Wheels on the Bus
Classic kids' song becomes interactive in darling ways.
AGE
3
Learning
Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
Drawing Pad
Great drawing app is a window to self-expression.
AGE
4
Platforms: Android, iPad, Kindle Fire
Android Apps
DISNEY PUZZLE
COLOURING HELLO KITTY
ANGRY BIRDS
KIDS SHAPE PUZZLE LITE
123S ABC Handwriting(教學寫abc，好好用)
ABC Flash Cards
Rolling Sheep
Shrek Kart (史力加人物好得意，大人都啱，好似nds mario kart, 可以用wifi連線玩，好正)
Talking Rex (talkingtom恐龍版，睇完與龍同行一定install)
Basketball Shot
Can Knockdown
Paper Toss
Heat
WHAC-A-MOLE
Jewels
波子棋大戰
飛行棋大戰
RESTAURANT STORY
BEKERY story
KID MODE
可以SET小朋友的年紀, 之後會跟年紀出D GAMES比你選來玩,唔同年紀會出唔到GAME, 會有DORA, 阿曼, 芝麻街, ..好多唔同的GAME, 好多選擇, 唔洗每個GAMES DOWNLOAD。
coin pirates (推錢機）
SIDE BAR
好用工具 (FREE)
Quadrant Standard (睇你部機有幾快，我i9000未rook 八佰幾，root左行1600，爽!)
RockPlayer (1.4.7版唔使錢，好好用既movieplayer, rmvb都得)
Pure Calendar
Google Sky (令你成為天文學高手，下次個小朋友問你天上粒咩星，一開機對住都知)
Compass
Mirror(有前鏡先用得)
Dolphin Browser HD
中華萬年曆
power AMP (最好用既music player ，可以按folder 分)
Advanced Task Killer
My Tracks (行山好好用，幫你睇到你行既路程同地理環境，重有速度，行車都得)
Tango(iphone 版都有，同iphone video call 都得，好正，出外國唔使再用idd，又唔使錢)
Whats APP
Hong kong Movie
Pure Calendar(日曆工具)
BLIK(日曆工具)
Apps Organizer (將ICON分類入ＦＯＬＤＥＲ）
快手下載.(有好多電影下載看)
AUTOBOY BLACKBOX (行車記錄儀。呢個APPS就可以幫大家慳番錢啦。)
CWMoney , Expense Tracker, Financisto (理財APPS。)
little photo (影相apps 好好用)
鈦備份(可以backup你部手機既 apps & 內容架)
1. 小熊來電通知(來電filter)
2. Data counter (上網流量counter, 分3G及wifi)
3. mini info (提供電量,內置storage,sdcard storage,CPU..等使用資料, 佢有widget,免費版只顯示電量,內置及sd storage資料)
4. AudioManager Console (各種音訊調效widget)
5. FxCamera (好好用的相機)
6. vplayer (可播rmvb,無免費版,只有試版,試完要比錢買)
8. BarcodeScanner
9. Apps Organizer (整理app,將各種app分入不同的folder,而folder可顯示於桌面,對於有無數app的用家,查找appl非常方便)
10. lock screen widget (唔駛按開關掣關機)
11. Pattern Wallpapers (簡單漂亮的花紋wallpapers,佢提供的wallpaper,DL之後,刪左app,無app都可照用)
12. 3G watchdog (3G data 流量counter,但唔count wifi, 所以我睇流量係用data counter, 不過好處係安裝左, 開左3G data , 左上角就會顯示3G字樣)
1. WISBOOK
用電腦在http://www.coay.com/index.
php 到注冊, 咁就可以用WISBOOK 在COAY這個網到DOWNLOAD電子書 , 應該全部係簡體字,但好多選擇。
4. MYOBSERVATROY
香港天文台, 有晒天氣資料
5. PRINCESS MEMORY GAMES
公主配對遊戲, 我家的公主有公主病, 最合她。
6. 24READER ANDROID
電子書, 有要錢同唔洗錢的,繁體字書, 有喜羊羊
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