Smart Apps For Kids

Good Free App of the Day: Isopod - The Roly Poly Science Game

Rated 5 Stars by Jill in her review and described as Bugs and Bubbles for big kids, this app is worth every cent of the $1.99 it usually sells for.  

IT'S FREE... TODAY ONLY!!

Download it and store it on iTunes even if your child is under the intended age of 10 for this app.

GazziliScience: Review

 

 

Bottom Line: Fun, accessible way for children 4-7 years old to use technology and learn more about the world around them.

Isopod: The Roly Poly Science Game Review

 

 

Bottom Line: Bugs and Bubbles for big kids. Gorgeously photographed, top quality graphics, intense gameplay and comprehensive, well researched educational content make this among the best apps for older kids.

Ansel and Clair: Cretaceous Dinosaurs

 

 

Bottom Line: Entertaining and highly-educational trip back to the time of dinosaurs for kids 4-9 that has five-star content, but some technical flaws keep it from Top Pick status.

Good Free App of the Day: National Geographic Explorer (interactive ezine!) Holy crud this is free?!

Today's Good Free App of the Day is a really impressive app for kids that comes with three different ezines about animals and other topics regarding nature...and it's not a we-give-you-three-free-and-you-have-to-buy-the-rest deal as there are no in-app purchases or ads. I presume there will be new issues released for free as well but I couldn't confirm that anywhere.

Jeffy’s World HD

 

 

Bottom line:  Unique app that provides some great visuals and interactivity to assist parents and teachers in explaining how the earth’s position in space determines how we measure time.

Arithmetic Invaders, Grade 2 Math Facts

 

 

Bottom Line:  Well done, but the math is above the standard second-grade curriculum and the app needs more polish and customization. Might provide enjoyable math facts practice for older kids.