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App reviews for educational games, language & reading

36 results
  • Review
    The Flying Alphabetinis -- A Fingerprint Network App

    Social game blends easy, hard words for kid and parent fun.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Fingerprint: Whole Wide World, Fun Learning Games for Kids 5-8

    Fun mini-games help introduce world cultures to young kids.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    MyPlay Chef Lite

    Free cooking app with some fun interactive moments.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    First Words Feelings

    Useful tool helps kids study facial expressions, spell.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Madagascar Preschool Surf n' Slide

    Fun arcade-style game with a bit of learning for young kids.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Clifford's BIG Birthday

    Birthday-themed literacy games good for emerging readers.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Kids Learning - Little Speller 3 Letter Words

    Customization options give simple flashcard-like app boost.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Left Right Pup

    Simple app gives kids lots of practice with left and right.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Chalk Walk

    Kids learn pencil grip but still need real practice.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Pickle's Paper Dolls

    Sweet, colorful representation of beauty in six cultures.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Big Kid Life Vet

    Kids help animals by succeeding at simple learning games.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Big Kid Life Fire Fighter

    Exciting action plus solid learning as kids battle flames.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Big Kid Life Fairy Princess

    Cute, engaging app sneaks in reading comprehension lessons.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    FirstWords: Deluxe

    Great for pre-readers to early spellers, but can get spendy.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    SUPER WHY Alpha Boost!

    Party-themed word app too simple and too fast to be fun.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Sid's Science Fair

    Engaging app lets kids experiment, explore with TV faves.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Quizzing Toddler Preschool

    Progress tracking a nifty feature in fun tot-test app.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Licking Letters

    Repetition, bonuses, cute frog mix for fun spelling app.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    Little Pim Spanish

    PBS's Pim uses touch-screen games to teach Spanish phrases.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Bob Books #2 - Reading Magic HD

    Spelling games offer fab way to learn to read.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    This Is My Story (And I'm Sticking To It)

    Build (and hear) simple stories by filling in the blanks.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Kids ABC Phonics

    Build skills with second app in excellent reading series.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Kids Learn to Read

    Cute app moves kids closer to independent reading.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    AlphaTots

    This is a fabulous way to turn learning the alphabet into an engaging game.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2011)