A big thank you to everyone who has been passing on to your colleagues and parents about this blog! I am so happy I can help folks use their iPads with their children/students. Just a heads up, there are some great elementary level math apps this week and more task-related apps that I normally find. Happy downloading!
Betsy
Today's reviews:
Early childhood
Huffy Dragon by Jack and Jill
normally $1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/huffy-dragon/id957424143?mt=8
The app involves increasingly difficult mazes where you need to avoid objects (moving frogs) and if your dragon hits the frogs it becomes angry you have to land it on a calming puddle or it will explode! The intention of the app is to introduce relaxation tips to young children like breathing, listening to music, etc. Honestly, I just liked it for the mazes since it worked on visual discrimination and also eye tracking (those frogs move around). FYI, this is not an independent activity app. The app doesn't read the instructions when its doing the calming activities, so you need to sit next to your child and read it to them so they know what's going on.
Elementary
Complete the equation by Keith Gardner (ages 6-8)
normally $1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/complete-the-equation/id862643444?mt=8
It looks like a typical elementary school math app, but it's really Algebra. Or what I remember Algebra to be like. Instead of finding 'x' it's filling in the blank. It is not a super fancy app. It gives you a problem to solve, if you get it right, you get a smile-y face star.If you get it wrong, a red "x". I tried the speak screen feature and the iPad will read the equation, but does not read the answers. You have to use the onscreen numbers to answer the question, you can't use the onscreen or a bluetooth keyboard to respond.
Middle-High
Tangram Chess for Kids by Transformation Math Game by Justin Holladay (8th grade common core)
normally $1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tangram-chess-for-kids-transformation/id664408463?mt=8
The object of the game is you have to move shapes across a chess board, avoiding certain squares along the way. However, you are not doing chess moves (forward, horizontal, diagonal, L) but using geometrical terms of translation, rotation and reflection. Okay, I'm not a math teacher so I can't speak to how well this app applies to the common core standard or if its challenging or not. However, I see it it as a hands-on activity that works on strategy and applying what you know to a game.
Also free today:
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Jobi's Animal Barn by Yellephant
normally $1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id906901157
*Also free on Android
Alphabet KIDS+ by Yedirenk
normally $1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alphabet-kids+/id612597804?mt=8
Words with tots by Adsouk
normally $1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/words-with-tots/id550076523?mt=8
*Also free on Android but with the similar name Baby's first words flashcards
INTERACTIVE/ELECTRONIC STORYBOOKS
Dinosaur Book HD: iDinobook by Fourfig Applications (ages 6-8)
normally $2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dinosaur-book-hd-idinobook/id419853249?mt=8
If I were a wizard by Lore Corporation (ages 6-8)
normally $2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/if-i-were-a-wizard.../id922744309?mt=8
Walter's flying bus by Chose and dearly loved
normally $6.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/walters-flying-bus/id582138770?mt=8
Rolling Pea by KievSeaPirates (ages 6-8)
normally $2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rolling-pea/id764577890?mt=8
Float Away, Bobby by Megan Chan (Pre-K to K)
normally $ 2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/float-away-bobby/id876058038?mt=8
*Also on Android (amazon), but not free today
Rinky Dinky Rhyme Book by Rinky Dinky Co (ages 5 and under)
normally $0.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rinky-dinky-rhyme-book/id550645283?mt=8
Dodo China Pro: the trip of experiencing Chinese culture by MoreChinese
normally $0.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dodo-china-pro-trip-experiencing/id598851707?mt=8f
MATH
Tenser by Allpha Heuristix (form digits that add up to 10)
normally $0.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tenser/id537545910?mt=8
SMART adventures mission math by Kata enterprises (ages 9-11)
normally $4.99
*Also on Android (google play), but not free today
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smart-adventures-mission-math/id661633322?mt=8
4 Dice a Fractions game by Justin Holladay (4th grade Common Core)
normally $1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/4-dice-a-fractions-game/id583546023?mt=8
Grid lines: ordered pair game by Justin Holladay (5th grade common core)
normally $1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grid-lines-ordered-pair-game/id630187892?mt=8
Ordered fractions: Compare and order fractions game by Justin Holladay
normally $1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ordered-fractions-compare/id592036890?mt=8
Skip Math: Skip Counting by Justin Holladay
normally $0.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skip-math-skip-counting-games/id651291908?mt=8
Mathseeds Kindergarten by Blake eLearning
normally $7.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mathseeds-kindergarten/id910765561?mt=8
Mathseeds Grade 1 by Blake eLearning
normally $7.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mathseeds-grade-1/id910759849?ls=1&mt=8
Mathseeds Grade 2 by Blake eLearning
normally $7.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mathseeds-grade-2/id910765159?ls=1&mt=8
Jack and the beanstalk a mathematical adventure HD by Justin Holladay (grades K-3)
normally $2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jack-beanstalk-mathematical/id682232291?mt=8
Place value chart by Ulrich Kortenkamp
normally $0.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/place-value-chart/id568750442?mt=8
SCIENCE
Small Experiments SD Mega-Science experiments to do at home by Remy Leglise (ages 9-11)
normally $3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/small-experiments-hd-mega/id626145921?mt=8
Small Physics Experiments HD Mega - Physics Experiments for kids by Remy Leglise (ages 9-11)
normally $1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/small-physics-experiments/id848251012?mt=8
Small Chemistry Experiments HD Mega - Chemistry experiments for kids by REmy Leglise (ages 9-11)
normally $3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/small-chemistry-experiments/id698576595?mt=8
TASK-RELATED/TEACHER TOOLS
Pie time by Prganima (ages 3+)
normally $0.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pie-time/id534413139?mt=8
Sandbox Web Browser by Float mobile learning (limits users to a list of approved websites)
normally $0.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sandbox-web-browser/id562054411
*Also free on Android (google play)
Split web browser: fast multitasking and full screen multiple tab browsing by Savy Soda
normally $0.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/split-web-browser-fast-multitasking/id940094154?mt=8
Visual Routine by Proteon Software
normally $3.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id455706114?mt=8
Pacing Timer by Brian Broom (visual timer)
normally $0.99
https://itunes.apple.com/cz/app/pacing-timer/id913208024?mt=8
ANDROID (Google Play)
Jobi's Animal Barn by Yellephant
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yellephant.jobibarn
Baby's first words flashcards by Adsouk
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adsouk.toddlerwords
Sandbox Web browser by float mobile learning
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.floatlearning.sandbox.activity
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