Because the release of the iPad 2 will inevitably lead to even more people purchasing these devices, I thought I'd share a few games that have been kid-tested and mother-approved in our home.
(Disclaimer: If our daughter is going to be glued to a screen, I want her to be learning something. I'm sure there are many wonderful pure games out there, but most of our favorites focus on enrichment.)
EDUCATIONAL:
_FirstWords: Animals: This cute game is great for letter recognition. It shows a picture of an animal with spaces for Scrabble-style letter tiles beneath. The child drags the tiles to the matching spaces to spell the name of the animals. $1.99 with free sample, by Learning Touch
_Bob Books #1 -- Reading Magic: This game also features letter tiles, but has additional levels that emphasize letter sounds. The skills taught are great, but the levels advance pretty quickly, and it can get difficult for pre-readers in a hurry. $1.99 with free sample, by Learning Touch
_Toddler Counting: This simple game counts aloud as kids touch the items on the screen (two strawberries, 10 cars, etc.) It's mesmerizing for younger toddlers and seems to help teach counting concepts. 99 cents, by iTot Apps
_Park Math HD: Games that teach counting, adding, subtracting and sorting. One game might ask kids to place items in order from biggest to smallest, while another has them add or remove items to balance a seesaw. $1.99, by Duck Duck Moose
BRAIN TEASERS:
_Monkey Preschool Lunchbox: This app offers matching, puzzle and letter games. They're pretty basic, but the sticker prizes are...
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