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App reviews for ages 3 & 8, arts

28 results
  • Review
    Faces iMake - ABC

    Art is the focus of clever preschool alphabet app.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Ansel & Clair: Paul Revere's Ride

    Fantastic app makes historical figures relatable for kids.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Flea Symphony

    Clever rhythm puzzle gets challenging quickly.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Beat Sneak Bandit

    Groovy music game requires rhythm and logic.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Scape

    Music app offers original, endless listening experiences.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Tiny Piano

    Easy piano player, but watch out for ads and YouTube links.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Morton Subotnick's Pitch Painter

    Innovative music app gets young kids composing.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    PIXEL'D

    Animate like a pro, but young kids will need adult guidance.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Picasso - Mirror Draw!

    Free art app a one-trick pony, but fun and engaging.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Picasso - Kids Paint Magic!

    Colorful strokes and fun sound effects, but not much more.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    StoryLines

    Pass-and-play fun for families, friends; FB play optional.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Flat Stanley

    Fun way to explore world cultures; use privacy options.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    My PlayHome

    Great for open-ended play, flexible family structures.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    ABC Play

    Fun tool for learning ABCs with sports videos, images.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Leafsnap

    Leaf collecting goes high tech with free field guide app.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Musical Me - by Duck Duck Moose

    By just playing around with cute animals, kids can learn music basics.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    PBS KIDS Video for iPad

    TV show clips in easy-to-navigate app for young kids.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Toddler World

    App introduces basic skills but falls short without support.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Elmo Loves ABCs for iPad

    Learn the alphabet with tracing, puzzles, videos, and songs.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    ABC Music

    Learn ABCs by listening and seeing musical instruments.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Where's Waldo? HD - in Hollywood

    Seek-and-find adventure with a tad of movie-set violence.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    World of Goo

    Great physics puzzler works well with touch interface.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Nook HD
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Giraffe's PreSchool Playground

    Cheerful multi-game pack teaches ABCs and 123s.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Baa Baa Black Sheep - by Duck Duck Moose

    Scavenger hunt for toddlers -- with great sense of humor.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Old MacDonald - by Duck Duck Moose

    Great humor as kids interact with onscreen scenes.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)