An artistic app to abundantly appreciate
It’s not often that I come across a kid’s app that is educational, artistic and fun, all in one. For real. As much as I enjoy a funny app with a cat who repeats everything you say, or an app that’s simply a whoopee cushion (always a hit with the...
3 ways to get kids books on the iPad
We’re gearing up for our annual family vacation, and instead of loading down our bag with bunch of books for the plane ride and bedtime, I’ve been loading them up electronically on my iPad. But with so many different options out there, I decided to give...
Teaching kids about Martin Luther King Jr. through e-readers
My 1st grade daughter and nearly four-year-old son are now at the age where they can understand a bit about why the mail doesn’t come and kids have off school today. I’m looking forward to the beginning of important discussions about Martin Luther King Jr....
Barnes & Noble launches NOOK kids iPad app, parents rejoice.
With all the discussion here on Cool Mom Tech about the best e-readers (you sure are passionate about your e-readers!) you might have forgotten about the iPad, which does a pretty awesome job showcasing all sorts of cool books. If you are looking another reason to get...
With a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of LED-backlit pixels
If you woke up to snowmageddon this morning like we did (or more like a typical winter snowfall with a new 24 hour news cycle-friendly, alarmist name), your kids are probably begging you to get out there with them as soon as humanly possible. If they haven’t...
ArtRage for iPad. Watercolor 2.0
Art projects are one of our family favorites, but cleaning up, not so much. So I was excited to try Artrage for iPad, an application for virtual painting and drawing. And wow, it is simply wonderful. Related: The mini Monet art app for iPad The app offers different...
Comic books go green and ultra-portable
I had a boyfriend in college who had boxes upon boxes of his “favorite” comic books. (Which ones were his favorites? All of them!) I found it a little weird, but hey, collectors are kind of different, right? Well, now I have a son who wants to collect...
Math Ninja: Turn your kids into math ninjas with this educational app
After hours of coaxing without success, I gave up begging my 7 year-old sons to practice math drills on a worksheet and I headed to my iPad. I knew there must be a math app that played like a video game to keep him engaged. And wouldn’t you know it, I found it....
Math Bingo: An iPad app to make math as fun as Bingo
We’ve only had our iPad for a week now, and already my homeschooled daughter and I are reaping the benefits thanks to so many of the cool, educational games we’ve discovered. Some of which, like Math Bingo, can be a fantastic addition to what can be a...
Splish Splash Inn: An app that teaches your preschoolers math basics
No techie parent needs convincing that the right app can do a lot more than keep your kid entertained while you wait in a long check out line or try to finish your food at a restaurant. The best ones actually teach your kids. Splish Splash Inn, from Shortstack, is one...
Fish School: Teaching preschoolers letters, numbers, shapes, and more.
Previously posted on Cool Mom Picks So it’s become pretty clear that iPhone apps can be God’s technological gift to parents wanting to avoid toddler meltdowns in restaurants and pediatrician offices. Some of my favorite apps for the younger set come...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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