In the vast sea of Children’s apps available
today, choosing the right ones can be a difficult and daunting task for parents
of digital kids. As a Mom, I prefer Apps that encourage learning with fun
interaction and well crafted stories to encourage reading. Here are some of the
best fun & reading ‘go to’ Apps listed by age group, the links below are for iPads/iPhones but many Apps are also
found on Android tablets as well.
A funny show and tell’s day adventure about
Martin, a messy little boy and his pet Ferret Grendel. Kids will love the
animation, interactive features and surprises on every page. The Features
include original background music and sound effects, as well as the read to
me/read by myself function with highlighted words.
Beck and Bo is not stop fun and giggles. The
unique creative artistic style and music is a great backdrop for the activities
and it’s a great learning environment and entertainment for children.
This
is a perfect blend of entertainment and education which encourages user
interaction. Features include lovable characters, amazing 3-D animation.Kids
engage in a series of story-related activities which includes drawing a
birthday card or finding letters and shapes as they watch the animated story
staring Galileo and Leonardo da Vinci
Little Fox Music Box - Shape
minds Preschool -K https://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/ios/id36?mt=8
Young
children will love this music & sound based sing along App with 3
Children’s songs and lovable characters.
Kid’s join in
this interactive adventure on a magical day filled with friendly monsters from
around the world! This brilliant original story comes to life in an
educational, fun experience sure to enchant kids. Features include entertaining
games and fun interactive activities.
The
name says it all! A funny, interactive book App that’s
full of actions to touch and discover. This picture book App combines
interactive graphics and sound effects to keep younger children entertained.
The amusement park setting and whacky park rides is filled with surprises
around every corner.
The home and it’s appliances go on strike
against it’s family to win their respect. This app about respecting the home is
wonderfully told in rhyme and beautifully illustrated. Features include loads
of interactivity, Original music and word highlighting.
You’ll be instantly
transported to India in The Magnificent Traveling Palace which is a unique
animated book app for children. This app uses technology to bring the
enchanting world of India and it’s culture to children. The captivating
colorful 3-D illustration and animations together with original music,
authentic sounds, and rich interactivity, create an exciting Indian atmosphere
through which the adventure comes to life.
This is one of the most unique and original
Apps available which has set the standard for interactivity and activities that
move the game forward. Join Kai a modern day explorer as he embarks on a
treasure hunt through history in search of lost gold. This
unique treasure hunt adventure app uses a choose-your-adventure format.
Gone wishing is a highly interactive story
about a Genie who couldn’t grant wishes. This app features a fantastic world of
Goblins, Fairies, loads of magic and amazing graphics.
Based on the short film, this story app is
just lovely. This well illustrated, wonderfully told story is vividly stunning.
The animation and activities such as the piano and the alphabet cereal are
seamlessly integrated into the story.
