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App reviews for arts and dance, numbers and letters & pirates

26 results
  • Review
    Faces iMake - Right Brain Creativity

    Kids create fabulous-looking faces using everyday items in this simple but highly creative art-making app.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Kids Paint Free

    Bright, random colors engage, but options are limited.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Sketchbook Pro

    Impressive creation tool for teens serious about art.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Android, iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Faces iMake - ABC

    Art is the focus of clever preschool alphabet app.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Elmo Loves 123s for iPad

    Elmo is at his charming best as he encourages young kids to explore numbers.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Toontastic Jr. Pirates

    Kids learn storytelling basics as they create cartoons.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Letters with Pooh

    Great tracing practice, OK games in classic story format.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Pre-K Letters and Numbers

    Good tracing practice if kids can work around the kinks.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Dora ABCs Vol 1: Letters & Letter Sounds

    Easy-to-play games are great practice for pre-readers.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Jake's Never Land Pirate School

    Colorful games focus on basic skills and pirate-themed fun.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Montessori Letter Sounds HD

    Self-directed, fun, simple lessons will engage pre-readers.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Color Vacuum

    Cool concept, confusing directions in color-collecting app.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Nick Jr Draw & Play

    App promotes creation with cool tools, favorite characters.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    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
    Wubbzy's Pirate Treasure

    Cute book has an anti-materialism message, unique modes.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    PUZZINGO -- Educational Toddler Puzzle by 77SPARX Studio

    Well-done app engages tots learning animals, ABCs, and 123s.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Playful Minds: Math (5-8 years old)

    Great practice with fun rewards, progress tracking.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Lil Sub ABC - Learn to Spell Sea Animals and Beach Toys

    Colorful, giggle-inducing alphabet practice for toddlers.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Freefall Money

    Coin-counting games' fun rewards will keep kids coming back.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    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
    Eddy's Number Party! HD

    Kids will love learning while they play, and the parent guide is a bonus for parents who are trying to prep little ones for kindergarten.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Michael Jackson The Experience HD

    Music rhythm impresses visually; motions tricky to master.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Dora ABCs Vol 2: Rhyming Words

    Learning letter sounds with Dora is fun and systematic.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Motion Math

    Fractions, decimals, and percentages in Pong-like game.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)