The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore  App Trailer by Moonbot Studios

IMAG·N·O·TRON: Numberlys Edition  By Moonbot Studios

Daisy Chain

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Daisy Chain by Protein One

Dandelion By Protein One

Yousician

If you ever learnt an instrument as a child or have been a parent of a child learning an instrument, you know that practice is not always an automatic love of the learner. Even if your goal is to be the next greatest superstar it is still hard to find motivation to practice at times. Especially when you're plateauing!

Yousician may not increase the rate of mega guitar stars pumping out of our loungeroom factories but it will definitely make learning a bit more engaging and perhaps speed up that early learning.

I have played guitar now for over 20 years and I am enjoying the free version on an almost nightly basis. In some ways it's the perfect game for me, it combines my love of guitar with the challenge of a game situation. 

Yousician by Yousician

Guitar Botz By Yousician

Puzzling Challenges

If you love puzzles or just can't resist a challenge then give these simple but addictive apps a try.

Unroll Me by Cultofmactv

Rush Hour Review By Apple Updatez

2 Great Programming Apps for Kids

I started on Pong and Breakout and remember the feeling of accomplishment when the code all came together to make a game. Instead of just being a consumer I was suddenly a creator...

With 21st century learning well entrenched in our schools and a dedicated and focused digital technologies curriculum in place it's a good time to get your kids looking at code. Code is everywhere and a part of so many things we do in life now. It sits in the background running the apps, programs, software, televisions, light systems, garage doors, car alarms, atm's and so much, much more.

Computers, the internet, iPads and all the devices we have come to know are now settling into their place in society and are now the norm. The world now and ahead is needing more IT capable people and programming is at the forefront of it all. 

Scratch Jr Activities Guide DevTech Research Group

Hopscotch: Hour of Code Screencast By Ashley Gavin

Attributes by Math Doodles

The constant quest to find engaging Math apps continues!

This little beauty will keep the kids busy for a little while. Attributes has a really simple and comfortable feel about it with its hand drawn like graphics. Yet it covers many math areas and a wide array of skills. It quickly progresses into harder and more complex problems but scaffolds well to make the journey fun and addictive.

If you have never come across the original Math Doodles I also recommend you have a look. Check out the video on the right below for the original.

Math Doodles Attributes A Children's Technology Review

Best iPad Apps for Kids: Math Doodles By Mitch Cogert

Motion Maths: Pizza

I can not rave about these apps enough. The kids are lining up in my class to use them. They compete for best pizzeria or cupcake business and are using financial maths language without even realising. My own 5 year old and 7 year old are using the motion maths apps but the quick fire math in Pizza is a little difficult for both. They love the game play and the discussions, team play and sharing have been an absolute pleasure.

The Motion Maths apps are clever apps that remind me of some of the early enterprise games that came out on the Commodore 64 in the 80's. They are engaging, fun and actually addictive. The concepts, expectations, thinking skills, economic issues and organisation skills that a user experiences and deals with along the way with out a doubt make this a very educational series of apps. These actually opitimise educational gaming as the student user will probably forget that they are doing Maths and learning.

Check out Motion Maths: Cupcakes if your child loves Motion Maths: Pizza.

Motion Maths: Pizza Demo by Motion Maths

Motion Maths: Pizza Trailer by Motion Maths

Motion Maths: Cupcakes

The Motion Maths apps are clever apps that remind me of some of the early enterprise games that came out on the Commodore 64 in the 80's. They are engaging, fun and actually addictive. The concepts, expectations, thinking skills, economic issues and organisation skills that a user experiences and deals with along the way with out a doubt make this a very educational series of apps. These actually opitimise educational gaming as the student user will probably forget that they are doing Maths and learning.

Check out Motion Maths: Pizza as well if your child loves Motion Maths: Cupcakes.

Motion Maths: Cupcakes Trailer by Motion Maths

Motion Maths: Pizza Trailer by Motion Maths

Quiver

Believe me please. Just give this wonderful app a go. Your children will be amazed and want to do them again and again. If that's not enough then get the kids to show your technologically unsavvy parents (if you have some). My boys showed their Grandma and her reaction was priceless, she finished declaring that I am a magician.

Quiver Augmented Reality Trailer by Quiver Augmented Reality

Quiver Augmented Reality Trailer 2 by Quiver Augmented Reality

Show Me

Show me is an app that all tablets need. It is the simple doodle pad,  planning page, draft ideas pad and just simple fun app that we all need at various times. If you watch the ShowMe App Story video below you will also see that ShowMe can become a very powerful educational tool.

The ShowMe Story by Showme App

The Show Me App Tutorial by DSBPCProDevelopment

Storm and Skye and the Secret of the Car Wash

Screen time can be used very well with reading apps. Storm and Skye's Magical Adventures are going to be a popular style of reading app for future users and parents that are always looking for ways to improve their child's comprehension. 

The first installment - The Secret of the Car Wash is setting an very high standard for future updates.

Official Digimodo Youtube Clip

Storm & Skye - magical adventure story for kids  by Best iPad app demo for kids.

A Parcel of Courage

A fabulous book, great theme and well worth the $3.79 for the Full Version.

Preview of "A Parcel of Courage" by Mariya Stavinskaya. This interactive picture book is available for: iPad, iPhone and Android

This Youtube video posted by Moona demonstrates the additional activities and access you can have with the Full Version.

Toontastic

This was a sensational app when the user had to pay for it. Now it comes with more accessories and tools, more export options and freedom and is absolutely FREE! 

Whether you are looking for a fun app for your creative story telling child to tinker with or an app for an Autistic student who struggles to convey their ideas in writing, this is an app you need to try.

Official Toontastic Youtube Clip

A Short Toontastic creation by Rachel (11 years old)(From Wesley Fryers You Tube Channel)

4 Great Maths Apps That Are Well Worth The Money

All four of these Maths apps are awesome for repetitious learning. They are great apps to have family, class and small group competitions. It seems to be that Apps are quickly moving away from the free cost for quality but these apps are well worth the money.

 

Art Set & Art Set Pro

Art Set also has a Pro option that increases the  range of tools available from pencils and pens to brushes and pastel. In addition, Art Set Pro includes tools for blending. Plus, it has a decent color mixer and customizable palette. All fantastic features. And, even more fantastic is how the tools are accessed. All of the tools are neatly tucked away in what feels like a tiny digital wooden art set.

This is a great (but long) tutorial for anyone who wants every possible tool that Art Set Pro provides. I hope it helps you become the 21st century Van Gogh.