Fun Educational Apps for Kids: Reviews, Daily Deals and Giveaways

Mr. Thorne's Spellbook 2: Master Edition - Over 72 Spelling Lists! - App Review

Spelling is one of those things that every child needs to know.  Many of us remember studying (or memorizing) word lists for the weekly spelling test.  Then promptly forgetting the words.  This app sets out to make spelling memorable.  Like its predecessor, Mr. Thorne's Spellbook 2: Master Edition gives kids a fun way to practice this essential skill.

Adagio : The Musical Touch for Kids- A Child-Friendly Piano App

Adagio (pronounced ah-dah-zhee-o) is a musical term that means, “music played in a leisurely manner.” If you can picture a child who is mesmerized by the notes played on a digital piano, you can see why creating a child-friendly piano app is such a marvelous idea. Adagio: The Musical Touch for Kids has simplified the experience of playing the piano down to the most basic level.

5 Great New and Noteworthy Educational Apps - May 11 to May 17

This week again lots of great new fun and educational apps entered the App Store. While browsing the what’s “New and Noteworthy” according to Apple staff in the UK and US, five caught all of our attention. Our favourites are:  a cool magical music box for toddlers - Sago Mini Sound Box -  a great learn how to read app - Reading Raven Vol 2 HD- An original ABC apps with animals - Alphabeasties - one of our top picks - Pizza Factory for Kids!  and an original and unique news app - News360: Your Personalized News Reader!

Tiny Firefighters - Seek and Find Fun Interactive Book App for Toddlers and Pre-K

Seek and find activities are always a favorite with the preschool crowd and Tiny Firefighters is sure to be the same.  Firefighters are such a fascinating topic for youngsters and the hidden animations in this app will delight toddlers and preschoolers.

Extraordinary Jenny Jones - A Storybook App That Celebrates Individuality

When my daughter was very little, she tried to understand her place in a world dominated by a capable, confident big sister. Repeatedly, she wondered, “What’s special about me?” Children want to know what makes them special, and when they find out, they tend to be happier and more content. Extraordinary Jenny Jones is a great story app to enjoy with a child age 3-10 who wants to discover what being unique is all about.   **FREE for Jenny's Birthday Month of MAY**

New Kids Apps - App Report May 16

How do you explain cancer to a child? The Terrifying Building in Eyeville offers an allegorical tale to ease that conversation. Apps Kids Love returns with Cars Jigsaw Puzzles, the latest in their popular line of animated puzzles. Challenge your child or yourself with Blocks Rock! from Zephyr Games (developers of Math Evolve along with Interaction Education). Plus, a curated youtube app for children, an introduction to animals and climate zones, and a news magazine for kids this week in apps from our family-friendly app network.

Top Five Counting Apps for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Sometimes adults take for granted how important number skills are.  We can tally with a glance and carry calculators in our pockets on our phones.  For toddlers and preschoolers, numbers are almost a foreign language.  One that needs to be taught, practiced, and used daily.  Counting Apps are a great way to do all of these things.  Children are immersed in number skills using any of our Top Five Counting Apps.

Simply Missy:Shopping Adventure - Arcade Style Game App for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Simply Missy:Shopping Adventure by Clarine Landes a fun a simple arcade game app for toddlers and preschoolers. Go on a shopping trip and collect as many items as you can along the way!

Toonia Storymaker- Unlock Your Child's Creativity - App Review

There are stories within every child, even if those stories are as simple as “I broke my toy and I cried” or as complex as “The unicorn was running with the princess in the forest, and then the birds came, and they all played for a while.” Children’s narratives help them talk about the world around them and stretch their imaginations. Toonia Storymaker turns these narratives into mini-books that can be saved and shared. At Fun Educational Apps, we applaud developers who show us new ways to use technology to unlock a child’s creativity, so we award our latest Top Pick to Toonia Storymaker. Fun Educational Apps TOP PICKS

5 Great New and Noteworthy Educational Apps - May 4th to May 10th

This week again lots of great new fun and educational apps entered the App Store. While browsing the what’s “New and Noteworthy” according to Apple staff in the UK and US, five caught all of our attention. Our favourites are:  a Disney app for story creation and storytelling using your own pictures; FRAGGLE FRIENDS FOREVER - to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Fraggle Rock”; an adventure game apps that stimulates  both sides of your brain; a learning app about Ancient Greece and to finish an interesting twist to the classic tale Little Red Ridding Hood!

Count Up to Ten - A Top Pick for Preschool Number Skills - App Review

Looking for a great app for practicing numbers?  Count Up to Ten by Seven Academy is our newest Top Pick as a preschool app.  With a variety of activities, engaging graphics, and a cute little narrator, this app will keep your preschooler counting. Fun Educational Apps TOP PICKS -   Available for - iOS and Android kids apps

iLearn With Ice Land Adventures Top Learning App for Kindergarten Now Available in Spanish!

Great news iiLearn With Ice Land Adventures, a fun learning app by Tribal Nova for kids aged 3 to 6, is now available in Spanish! Fun Educational Apps NEWS