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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
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App reviews for education, communication

57 results
  • Review
    iStoryBooks

    Colorful, no-frills read-to-me originals and adaptations.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Story Dice

    Symbol dice for telling stories, sweet and simple.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Grade 6 Vocab Audios and Pics

    Quirky cartoons and audio make learning words fun.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Grade 7 Vocab Audios and Pics

    Fun cartoons and audio engage tweens studying new words.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    How to Draw - Easy Lessons

    Step-by-step help simple to follow, but app lacks polish.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Pre-Algebra Guide

    Handy math reference gives bite-sized explanations.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    StraightAce

    Comprehensive, fee-based math program has some rough edges.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Proloquo2Go

    Skillful speech app helps kids communicate, grows with them.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Scene Speak

    Useful creation tool can help with vocabulary, expression.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Social Adventures

    Powerful, engaging tool can help boost kids' social skills.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Baby Hear & Read Verbs

    Cute app introduces kids to action words through animals.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Explain Everything

    Powerhouse presentation tool has a multitude of features.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Music Sparkles - All In One Musical Instruments Collection HD

    Great play-along music app for little ones; upgrade is fab.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    ClaroSpeak US

    Customizable text-to-speech app has unique features.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Model Me Going Places 2

    Narrated photos a valuable tool for building social skills.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Slide & Spin

    Toddlers learn to slide, spin, and push on the iPad.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    That's How I Feel

    Tool helps kids express feelings but might be too nuanced.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    SoundingBoard

    Speech tool has custom options but several limitations.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    LanguageBuilderDeluxe

    Audio, visual prompts help boost kids' communication skills.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    My DPS

    Fantastic app teaches emotions, coping strategies for kids.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Peekaboo Trick or Treat with Ed Emberley

    Cute app introduces tots to Halloween without scary stuff.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Look In My Eyes 1 Restaurant

    Game rewards eye contact; better for kids who like sims.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    See.Touch.Learn.

    Trusted teaching tool; setup takes time and a little money.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    TapToTalk

    Valuable tool helps nonverbal kids communicate.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Maily: Your Kids' First Email

    Kids can get creative with messages as parents monitor.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)