It's such a great teaching tool for kids because it allows them to do something hands-on and fun, outside of the normal way of learning. They see, hear, and touch what they are learning, thereby making it stick beautifully, because after all, it's been proven that the more senses you get involved in learning a thing, the easier it will be to remember.Here are some apps I swear by and that my kids enjoy. Remember, my kids are 5 and under so you may have to do a little researching (it shouldn't be hard) to find some age-appropriate apps for your 6 and ups. Although, they generally enjoy and can easily use games and apps designed for much older children, so don't totally rule this list out.
Arabic Letters
ABC Shakedown
I Hear Ewe
Dora Saves The Crystal Kingdom
Nick Jr.'s A-Z with Moose and Zee
Team Ummizoomi
Thomas Game Pack
Itsy Bitsy Spider
Wheels on the Bus
Matches
Matching Zoo
Kids Can Read- Barney the Dog
If you find more that you like, either paid or free, please comment back and let me know so that we can try them, too!
Thanks for writing about these apps! I'm always on the lookout for new apps that help my kids learn - and make my life as a working mom easier as well. By the way, if it's alright, I'd like to recommend one of my current favorite apps, Intuition. Tagged as mom's personal assistant, it's a task management app that has many features designed to help us moms. It's really easy to use and it looks cute, too. Plus, it's free! You can check it out on http://www.iconapps.com/product.htm
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comment and recommendations are always welcome here! I will certainly check out that app- believe me, you had me at "Free".
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