Smart Apps For Kids

Starfall Learn to Read — Review

 

 

Bottom Line: The award-winning online content of Starfall translated to an app. A perfect introduction to phonics and simple words for children ages 4-7.

Featured App - TeachMe: 3rd Grade!

We're no strangers to the TeachMe series of apps from 24x7 Digital. All of their previous apps have featured on our Top Lists. And the apps have garnered the highest 5 star rating from us when reviewed. So I'm not surprised in the least that their newest app, TeachMe 3rd Grade is of the same stellar quality.

TeachMe 3rd grade uses TeachTech character recognition to interpret the child's written answers, helping to reinforce writing skills while teaching math and spelling.

With six age appropriate subjects and a unique reward system, this app is top of the class.

 

 

Hidden Gem Smarty Award Winner

Our Smartie Award nominees for hidden gem app of the year hopefully are no longer hidden. This bunch is all about color so make sure you've upgraded to HDTV or a Retina display as we announce the remaining 2012 Smarty Award Winners and enjoy Oscar Sunday.

Without further ado here is the complete list of the nominees and our official winner of the 2012 Hidden Gem App of the Year...

Zap and the No Fly Zone: Review

 

 

Bottom line: A well-done picture book app, as picture book apps go. It features a cute zebra and is somewhat educational for ages 4-7.

Spell Cubes: Review

 

 

Bottom line: This new app for introducing the alphabet is a solid alternative for children who find it easier to learn spelling with fewer distractions or for developmentally delayed older kids for whom 'childish' looking apps have no appeal.

Cambugs Letter Sounds - Review

 

 

Bottom Line: A free must-download if you're working with your child or student(s) on letter sounds.

 

Fun For Kids – Memo Cards Premium: Review

 

 

Bottom line: A no-cards-get-lost digital version of The Memory Game that most of us played as kids. Not highly different from other memory card games, but intriguing to both of my boys and me, as well.