Math apps for kids that are fun and focused on learning? Goes in the plus column in our ledger.
We’re always on the lookout for the best math apps for kids that put some fun in the fundamentals, especially for the 3- to 7-year-old crowd. Getting kids excited and interested in math from an early age just makes good sense — good number sense, to be...
Explaining US elections to kids with a little help
As longtime fans of BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr., I always turn to the sites for solid, clear, kid-friendly explanations of everything from the first Thanksgiving to 9/11. So I’m turning to the BrainPOP Jr. site (best for kids up to third grade or so) and their...
Twelve a Dozen math app: Possibly more fun than those other apps on your iPad
I’m super picky where it comes to educational math apps, and I rely on my kids’ opinions . They’ll try anything, but it takes an extra special app to hold their interest. Twelve a Dozen is one of those exceptional math apps for iPad that earns an A+....
Todo Math app: Way more fun for kids than worksheets.
For me, as a kid, mathematics was fun until it wasn’t. I would say the party fizzled around the time If a train leaves the station at 10:15… questions became regular players on homework. So that’s why I enjoyed giving the Todo Math app for kids a...
Amazing World Atlas app: Making geography fun for kids. And a little competitive too.
I just spent the last 30 minutes playing the new Amazing World Atlas app, which should probably be reason enough for you to download it to your smart phone or tablet but hey, if you need a little more convincing, I’m happy to help. We’ve featured cool...
Jump See Farm app: A lovely virtual day at the farm for preschoolers, no Claritin needed.
It’s no secret that kids love farms and animals, and at this time of year many families are making trips to experience hayrides, apple picking and pumpkin carving. But if a drive out to the country isn’t in the cards, the new kid-focused Jump See Farm...
Star Walk 2 app: It’s out of this world. Literally.
When the original Star Walk app launched a couple of years ago, it was an instant hit with us, even with the $5 price tag. Yes, kind of hefty for 2012 but totally worth it, especially for those of us who possessed that excitement and wonder about space, the planets...
How to talk to your kids about 9/11
If your kids are like ours and asking questions about 9/11, you’re looking for appropriate sources to help you explain it to them rather that some network keeps replaying plane crash video footage over and over again. That’s why year after year we turn to...
Story Bug App helps you read to your kids when you aren’t in the same room. Or even in the same country.
Even though my two older kids aren’t as tied to a specific bedtime routine as when they were younger, reading in bed together is something that we still all love doing. And with a husband who travels frequently, it’s so neat that the Story Bug app lets...
The Four Seasons music app: Vivaldi was never so appealing to kids
When I’m trying to decide whether to spend money on an app for my kids, I want to be sure it’s something they’ll return to again and again. But I also want my kids to learn something while they’re having fun. All of this is true of the new iPad...
Interactive puzzle apps that bring artistry to preschoolers.
I don’t often sit with my kids while they’re on their tablets, mostly because their limited screen time is during my limited time to get dinner ready. Also, I’ve had enough Angry Birds to last me a while. But today I sat down with my...NEW: The podcast that helps you be a savvier digital parent in under 15 minutes a week
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