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By Christy Matte
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Solid matching game could be too tricky for toddlers.
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Puzzle Shapes: Toddler's App
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What's It About?
PUZZLE SHAPES: TODDLER'S APP gives kids a chance to practice matching 2D and 3D shapes, colors, and the number of dots on an object. In each round, they're presented with a dangling shape and two to four choices to match them with. There are four sections: The first focuses solely on shapes, the second adds in colors, the third presents shapes in varying colors with matching numbers of dots, and the fourth shows kids how to build familiar objects using the shapes they've been working with. There's also a parent section (with a year-of-birth parent gate) that shows how kids are progressing through the app.
Is It Any Good?
This colorful matching game may be engaging, but the youngest users might have trouble in higher levels. Puzzle Shapes: Toddler's App starts simply enough with two shapes to choose from, but introducing 2D and 3D shapes right from the beginning could be tricky for some. And as the game progresses, there are moments that could be hard for toddlers. The counting levels, as an example, have small dots, much like looking at a domino. For some kids it might be hard to differentiate between six or seven dots when you can't point to each one as you count. On some of those levels, there's more than one correct answer, but with the dots in different patterns, kids may not know which to choose. The best level may be one where kids replicate more complex designs using the simpler blocks. The game leads them through that process, helping kids see how other items are also made up of simple shapes. Puzzle Shapes: Toddler's App will entertain little ones for a while, but parents should be prepared for possible frustration on the harder levels.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about shapes and colors in Puzzle Shapes: Toddler's App. Name the shapes and colors of objects around the house. Draw shapes and have your child color them in with a matching color.
Talk to your kids about screen use and limits. How can kids enjoy digital media in balance with other activities?
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Subjects : Math : counting , shapes
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : solving puzzles , spatial reasoning , Self-Direction : academic development
- Pricing structure : Free to try (Full app available as an in-app purchase for $3.99)
- Release date : December 19, 2017
- Genre : Educational Games
- Topics : Transportation ( Cars & Trucks )
- Publisher : wonderkind GmbH
- Version : 1.0.3
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 9.1 or later
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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