Common Sense Media Review
By Mieke VanderBorght
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Explore cute classroom for basic intro to preschool themes.
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Grandma's Preschool
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What's It About?
Jump off the school bus and into GRANDMA'S PRESCHOOL, where everything kids see is up for grabs. A whiteboard welcomes them with the current date, and kids can scroll through the classroom to find all the interactive features. Mini-games focus on numbers, letters, color matching, drawing, and more. Posters, toys, and other classroom activities are pure play -- such as turning on the sink faucet -- or they introduce preschool-appropriate themes such as the four seasons, sight words, or playground fun.
Is It Any Good?
This preschool classroom is chock-full of fun things for kids to explore and learn. And with no "leveling," kids are free to look around and experiment according to their own desires and at their own pace. Kids get a good sense of all the things that may be available or that can happen in a preschool classroom, including playing outside, serving snacks, and observing the classroom pet. The mini-games and minimally interactive features give a good introduction to educational content, but all stay on the shallow end. Some features are disappointing or downright annoying, such as the library books that you can't actually read (you can only move them around) or how the kids gasp or say "oh" every time they're moved around. All in all, to say this app actually teaches about preschool topics is an exaggeration, but it does give a sweet, encouraging introduction to the world of preschool and the wonder of learning.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about going to preschool. What worries kids, what are they excited about, and what expectations do they have?
Expand on any of the multiple learning themes that are introduced. For instance, explore the four seasons by talking about each season's particular characteristics.
With your kids, do some of the virtual activities in real life: Go to the playground, play hide-and-seek, plant a seed, and so on.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Subjects : Language & Reading : letter or word recognition , Math : numbers , shapes , Arts : drawing , Hobbies : gardening
- Pricing structure : Paid
- Release date : July 1, 2015
- Genre : Education
- Topics : Numbers and Letters
- Publisher : Fairlady Media
- Version : 1.2
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 7.0 or later
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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