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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 ages 5 & 7

332 results
  • 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
    Magic Piano

    Popular songs but no traditional piano in tap music game.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    The Adventures of Peter Pan

    Nicely animated but very abridged version of a classic.
    AGE
    5
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Hogworld: Gnart's Adventure

    Sound, graphics combine to create a magical book experience.
    AGE
    5
     
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    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Toy Story Showtime!

    Kids can learn word definitions via an entertaining tale.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    KidCalc Kwanzaa Math Fun

    Kwanzaa-inspired images adorn basic math games.
    AGE
    5
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    KidCalc Hanukkah Math Fun

    Math games are OK, but app is light on Hanukkah theme.
    AGE
    5
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    KidCalc Christmas Math Fun

    Kids can practice basic math skills with holiday backdrop.
    AGE
    5
     
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    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Bugs and Buttons

    Realistic-looking bugs blend fun and learning in 18 games.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Putt-Putt Saves the Zoo

    Clever, classic PC game a mix of fun and problem solving.
    AGE
    5
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    12 Days of Christmas - Polk Street Press Singalong

    Richly illustrated sing-along offers a little math practice.
    AGE
    5
     
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    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Word Wall HD

    Creative games offer great practice in early reading skills.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Love to Count by Pirate Trio

    Helps young kids understand why math skills are important.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    There's No Place Like Space!: All About Our Solar System

    Facts and features enhance space discovery, Dr. Seuss style.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Art Set

    Deluxe creative tool will wow artists young and old.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Feel Electric!

    This creative free app based on TV show helps kids expand vocabulary relating to feelings.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    My First Classical Music App HD

    Kids will love modern, engaging approach to music style.
    AGE
    5
     
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    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Beauty and the Beast: Storybook Deluxe

    One of the most thorough movie-based apps around.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Color & Draw for kids HD

    Creative app full of choices, plus letter, number practice.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Meteor Math

    Arcade game collides with math drills with mixed results.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Robo Math

    Customization options boost otherwise basic flash card app.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Super Crossfire HD

    Space Invaders homage holds intergenerational appeal.
    AGE
    7
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Ladybug Girl

    Playful artwork, dress-up game make for enjoyable book app.
    AGE
    5
     
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Memory Train

    Fast app aimed at young kids, but older ones will enjoy too.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Mancala: FS5

    Gorgeous rendition of classic with multiplayer options.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)