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By Amanda Bindel
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Kids practice literacy, math skills with fun kitchen theme.
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Grandma's Kitchen
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
Grandma's yummy desserts beckon kids to play. Kids then answer a variety of literacy and math questions interspersed with short video clips about cooking and food prep, decorating cakes, and finding the healthy foods in the fridge. If kids don't answer a question immediately, Grandma offers a brief explanation. There's no penalty for wrong answers -- they simply disappear to narrow the options. Parents can customize in the settings which types of questions are asked, but the app doesn't keep a record of skills covered or performance.
Is It Any Good?
Grandmas have so much to teach us, and kitchens make a great learning lab, so GRANDMA'S KITCHEN just makes sense for an educational app. The content is well-aligned with kindergarten and first-grade curricula. Kids will probably find some activities a challenging stretch, which is good for learning. Grandma's encouragement is delightful, and kids will want to see her dance! The activities do become repetitive after a bit of play, so this isn't for everyday use. Still, kids will get a kick out of playing and sharpen literacy and math skills while learning about healthy eating.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the names of items and measurements as you work together in the kitchen. Show kids how to safely use kitchen tools and let them help prepare a snack or bake cookies.
Enlist kids' help in kitchen organization and let them practice what they've learned. They could organize spices in alphabetical order or sort the utensil drawer.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Subjects : Language & Reading : phonics , vocabulary , Math : addition , counting , patterns
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : thinking critically , Creativity : imagination , Self-Direction : academic development
- Pricing structure : Paid
- Release date : May 28, 2014
- Genre : Education
- Publisher : Fairlady Media
- Version : 1.92
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 5.1 or later
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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