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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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App reviews for ages 2, 9 & 10, education, learning potential

26 results
  • Review
    Hopscotch HD

    Easy-to-use visual tool makes programming fun for kids.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Lists for Writers

    Simple, extensive tool keeps writer's block at bay.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (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
    Geometry Quest

    Well-presented quiz questions in a travel-themed wrapper.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Toddler Counting

    Good practice with counting, vocab in concept-building app.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Math Attack Pro

    Blackboard-style quiz app focuses on speed.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android
    (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
    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
    iCrosss

    Cool math tool is great for visualizing 3-D shapes.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    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
    ABC Alphabet by Little Sorter

    Simple app better if customized for deeper learning.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: 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
    Peekaboo Fridge

    A tot favorite moves to kitchen to teach kids food names.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Move the Turtle. Programming for kids

    Great concept; younger kids will need some guidance.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Big Nate: Comix By U!

    Bright, creative app will inspire kids' inner cartoonist.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Marble Math

    Marble mazes make for fun math practice.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Animate It!

    Easy stop-motion animation from Wallace & Gromit creators.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Potty Time with Elmo

    Nice guide to childhood milestone, but needs more Elmo.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Baby Games My First Shapes

    Customizable, low-pressure way for tots to practice shapes.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Project Noah

    By sharing nature photos with others, kids can become "citizen scientists" -- and even help real scientists!
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    SkyView - Explore the Universe

    Astronomy app uses location to explain your view of the sky.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    ZOOLA Animals

    Animal photos and sounds are a hoot for little ones.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Fractions App By Tap To Learn

    YouTube feature allows iffy content into math app.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Peekaboo Wild

    Fun way to learn 10 wild animal names and sounds.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Sound Touch

    Toddler-friendly app has more than 250 sights and sounds.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)