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Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
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App reviews for ages 4 & 11, language & reading

69 results
  • Review
    Yummiloo Rainbow Power

    Catchy tunes and bright colors teach kids healthy eating.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    Middle School Vocabulary Prep

    Colorful app offers solid practice; could be more engaging.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Alien Buddies

    Prereading games fun for young kids, but not challenging.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Super Home Hero

    Can doing the laundry be fun? On this app, yes!
    AGE
    4
     
    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
    Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Wildlife Count Along

    Little kids count and learn animal facts in very simple app.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Bee Safe

    Great road safety app for tots; tilt control can be tricky.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Leo's Pad: Preschool Kids Learning Series

    Charming story guides preschoolers into learning activities.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Toontastic Jr. Pirates

    Kids learn storytelling basics as they create cartoons.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    ABA Flash Cards & Games -- Emotions

    Flash cards are good for learning emotions; games just OK.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    DotToDot numbers & letters

    Puzzles to learn letters and math adapt for different ages.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Touch and Learn -- Emotions

    Free app builds emotional awareness; best with adult input.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    LetterSchool

    Step-by-step method, animations make writing letters fun.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Draw and Tell - by Duck Duck Moose

    Easy-to-use story creator is also a fun art app.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    See.Touch.Learn.

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

    Voice recognition surprisingly good, but not perfect.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    iTouchiLearn Feelings for Preschool Kids

    Kids identify feelings; better with adult support.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Dexteria - Fine Motor Skill Development

    Good hand, finger exercises for kids needing extra practice.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Quizlet

    Millions of user-generated flashcard sets; some can be iffy.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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)
  • Review
    Starfall Learn to Read

    Great reading activities fit a range of skill levels.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Wee Alphas

    Whimsical ABC app enraptures with hidden letters, animation.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (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)