Smart Apps For Kids

iMommy: Review

 

 Bottom line: lets your little one “play mom,” taking care of the baby by finding things that upset him or make him happy. Will probably appeal most to kids ages 3-6. Free lite version available.  

Count Up to Ten - Review

 

 

Bottom line: a sweet little app to help very early learners master numbers 1 through 10. Uses Montessori teaching methods and contains three levels of difficulty for ages 3-6. Free lite version available.

Draw with Curious George: Review

 

 

Bottom line: an amusing drawing/coloring program with easy to use features for preschoolers. Broad appeal due to the presence of that cheeky monkey and the Man with the Yellow Hat. Gets high marks for lack of ads, in-app purchases and social media links.

Dexteria Jr. – Fine Motor Skill Development for Preschoolers

 

 

Bottom Line: a series of fun exercises to strengthen fine motor control in the littlest of fingers and possibly bring on a serious case of the giggles.

Fiete: Review

 

  

Bottom line: A well-done and simple app useful for developing hand/eye coordination, very basic problem solving and learning how to use a tablet. Only a good pick for the very young, however.

 

Monkey Math Jetpack Adventure: Review

 

 

Bottom line: a fun way for kids ages 4 and up to learn and practice basic math skills. Free version available. And also, two words: monkey ninja.

Meek-a-Moo: Review

 

 

Bottom Line: a play and learn mode gives Apple's youngest customers a fun introduction to animal names, sounds and habitats In English and Spanish. Free Lite version also!