Common Sense Media Review
By Chris Morris
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
A gentle introduction to the science world for young kids.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 4+?
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Seasons and Weather ! Science educational games
What's It About?
Kids identify different types of weather through photographs, processing information such as cloud cover and what people are wearing. The app also teaches days and activities via a calendar activity, where players are asked to put photographs on the appropriate days of the week.
Is It Any Good?
Weather skills might seem self-evident to some parents, but for toddlers, they're an introduction to the world of science. Seasons and Weather ! gently eases kids into the differences between seasons and how to dress for each one -- and even manages to sneak in some calendar education. The app is split into three levels for different age groups (though most young kids are likely to hop between them), giving it a wider range of appeal. It's an app that requires no reading skills, letting users learn at their own pace, regardless of age. Ultimately, that means most kids will have fun with it, prompting them to play longer (and, ideally, learn more).
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Ask kids to compare and contrast weather conditions in the app to real-world weather.
Discuss previous snowy/hot/rainy days and what clothes everyone wore.
Check the weather report and plan clothing and activities based on the forecast. Ask kids why certain types of clothes are fitting for certain types of weather.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Subjects : Science : weather
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : analyzing evidence , decision-making
- Pricing structure : Free
- Release date : May 4, 2011
- Genre : Education
- Publisher : Tribal Nova
- Version : 1.0.2
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 4.2 or later
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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