Tag: Children - Latest Releases

May 27, 2012 - MiBooks today introduces Angus and Max Blast Off! 1.0, their brand new kids adventure book for iOS devices. A mysterious noise from the backyard wakes young Angus from his sleep, and he soon finds himself taking off into the wonderous depths of the solar system with his eager dog Max. Get involved in this iPhone and iPad storybook as you help with a variety of tasks, as Angus and Max whizz past planets, stars, comets and asteroids on the way to the fascinating dwarf planet Pluto.

May 26, 2012 - To celebrate its launch, the developers behind Play Zone are holding a Grand App Launch Party hosted by the renowned Smart Apps For Kids site. SmartAppsForKids.com is a resourceful app review site with a unique perspective. iTunes Gift Cards will be given away in celebration of the app launch. Play Zone is an educational game app focusing on developing kids' minds in a visually-appealing environment. Play Zone immerses your young learner in the zone of 4 inspiring role models.

May 26, 2012 - TinyTap - Turn Moments Into Games. The TinyTap iPad App allows parents and kids to turn the moments they share together into personal and educational games. Create personal and fun games from everyday photos and family events. Simply add photos, record questions, trace answers and you’re ready to play! You can also share the games you create. At the TinyTap store, you can get stunning new games with high educational value that you can personalize.

May 26, 2012 - Internet Design Zone today introduces Short Stories For Kids 1.0, its second interactive audio storybook app for iOS devices. Perfect for children between 2-6 years, Short Stories For Kids features five popular stories for kids. This fun storybook app has interactive animations, cute characters, sounds to make the stories interesting and keep children happy and busy. The storybook uses simple words and is easy to read and understand for kids.

May 26, 2012 - ThinkCube has launched a special event that offers CookieCoo Dancing Star and additional song packs for free. CookieCoo Dancing Star is an educatational, entertaining app for youngsters that features sing-and-play along children's songs accompanied by adorable cartoon dancers. With a perfect combination of fun and learning, parents can feel good about letting their kids play, because they'll be learning and practicing important concepts while they enjoy themselves.

May 26, 2012 - Students at Jessieville Elementary School in Arkansas recently participated in a pilot program by a National Board Certified Teacher to use apps in the classroom, in alignment with Common Core State Standards and with accompanying custom-designed curriculum. Lessons plans and activities were paired with apps that students used on class iPads. Book app, "Treasure Kai and the Lost Gold of Shark Island," inspired language arts and science activities that were applauded by teachers and students.

May 26, 2012 - Rony's Math is a game teaching basic math skills to kids in fun ways. It includes such activities as counting from 1 to 10 forwards and backwards, learning odd and even numbers, comparing numbers, basic counting and addition skills. Between basic levels children can enjoy Tap the Worm game as additional motivation. The app looks and sounds nice, the narration is made by a child, and the graphics are cute and fun. Kids can really enjoy playing it.

May 26, 2012 - Virginia based ZiggityZoom has introduced WORD Pig 1.0, its brand new kids educational spelling game for iOS and iPad. Word Pig is a fun and educational, early learning, spelling-based app for preschool and kindergarten children. Players can play two different levels, making 3 letter words, using the vowel"i", or spelling the spoken three letter words. Animal stickers, with sounds, are awarded for every five correct words and then the kids can play with their animals in a farmyard setting.

May 25, 2012 - California-based developer Selectsoft is offering the fun and exciting educational app Children's Picture Dictionary on sale this weekend only. Children's Picture Dictionary has 1700 fun-filled A to Z flash cards for kids. Tap the word to hear it spoken aloud, then tap the picture to hear it used in a sentence. Switch to Game mode and reinforce learning with a fun matching puzzle. It's a fantastic way for young children to discover new words.