This guest post is contributed by Berna Erol, the founder of iPhoneAndKids.com, which hosts fun iPhone and iPad kids apps, as well as a wealth of tips for parents. App Store is full of kid friendly iPhone applications! However it is not always easy to decide which kids apps are worthy of a download, and [...]
This guest post is contributed by Berna Erol, the founder of iPhoneAndKids.com, which hosts fun iPhone and iPad kids apps, as well as a wealth of tips for parents.
App Store is full of kid friendly iPhone applications! However it is not always easy to decide which kids apps are worthy of a download, and which ones aren’t. Here are a few of the best iPhone apps for kids that offer a chance to learn and play all at the same time.
Monkey Preschool Lunchbox
Price: $0.99
There’s a lot to learn in preschool. Where else are kids supposed to master the basics of counting and the ABC’s? Monkey Preschool Lunchbox offers an interactive platform for preschool-age children to practice numbers, letters, colors, matching, shapes and more as they work through a series of games to help their virtual monkey buddy successfully pack a lunch.
Cake Doodle
Price: $0.99
Kids who love to lend a hand around the kitchen will find plenty of entertainment in the Cake Doodle App. After putting together the appropriate ingredients to create a delicious virtual cake, little bakers can get to work decorating their creation. With so many different cake configurations and decorating options, there’s a chance this one may never get boring.
iDress – Dress Up and Makeup Fashion Studio
Price: $0.99
Fashion forward youngsters can put their styling skills to the test with iDress- Dress Up and Makeup Fashion Studio. Upon selection of a model, players are given the opportunity to style their virtual model from head-to-toe in both clothing and make-up.
BrightKnight Kingdom – Big Party
Price: $0.99
Send your children on a magical adventure right on the iPhone, as they navigate their way through an interactive storyline. The children of the BrightKnight Kingdom are planning a party and they need some help. To lend a hand and reveal the mystery party guest, children must answer a series of questions covering topics including basic math, manners and mazes.
SpongeBob Marbles & Slides
Price: $2.99
Everyone’s favorite Sponge that lives in a pineapple, and the rest of the Bikini Bottom Gang from Nickelodeon’s ever-popular “SpongeBob Squarepants,” are the stars of this app. To play, children must use the basic concepts of physics to navigate the marble-shaped SpongeBob, and his buddies, through a series of obstacles in each level. This one requires kids to think as they move marbles by tilting the iPhone and drawing slides to safely escort SpongeBob to new levels.
Rabbit Race
Price: Free
Kids can help a left out rabbit prove his worth by racing against other bunnies in a series of locations. With simple left-right controls, this game is made more noteworthy by its storylines and graphics that are sure to make players giggle as they hop to it.
Talking DoDo Bird
Price: Free
An adorable DoDo bird comes to life in this free app that allows children to interact with the animal, watch him sing, or prompt him to repeat their own words. Kids can even record a special message via DoDo Bird and share it with friends by e-mail, Facebook or Twitter. However, parents beware: after awhile, you may want to equip kids with headphones so you don’t have to listen to the bird, too.
Dora’s Rhyming Word Adventure
Price: $1.99
Preschool and Kindergarten-aged children will get lots of rhyming practice as they help Dora get past the grumpy bridge keeper and make it to the other side. In order to cross the bridge, players must correctly identify sets of rhyming words that are both written and spoken. Dora offers a stellar study buddy for early literacy and sound recognition.
More Cookies!
Price: $0.99
Tiny chefs can get their fill of recipe development without messing up the kitchen via the More Cookies! App. Users are challenged to combine the proper ingredients and make a perfect cookie before getting creative and adding in a selection of delicious candy pieces.
Toy Story 3: Operation Camouflage
Price: $0.99
Train your child’s eye to find hidden objects in this hidden-picture based app. Focused around scenes from the popular Disney Pixar film Toy Story 3, young movie fans will enjoy finding familiar objects hidden in a world of talking toys. Settings are adjustable to place time limits on each scene and add an element of additional challenge.
Guest contributor Berna Erol is the founder of iPhoneAndKids.com, which hosts fun iPhone and iPad kids apps, as well as a wealth of tips for parents. Follow her at http://twitter.com/bernae.
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