Smart Apps For Kids

Featured App: OctoPlus — practice addition underwater in this fun learning app!

Have you ever had a dream of learning addition underwater? It's surprisingly fun to do! Join an octopus and some turtles to practice addition math facts in a creative way. OctoPlus is a math adaptation of Turtle Invaders, a 2014 Gold Winner of the Mom’s Choice Award for Best in Family-Friendly Products. This app was designed with a variety of customization options, and it's even switch accessible. As a special education coordinator, I really appreciate apps that allow for customization for children with a variety of needs.

Featured App: OctoPlus makes addition fun and engaging!

I don’t know about y’all, but in our house it seems that we can never have enough apps that help us practice our math skills. OctoPlus is our latest download. It’s a game that does what I love . . . it sneaks a lot of great educational content in while your kids are having fun playing it. With loads of options in the settings and multiple levels of play, this app is a winner for kids of multiple ages and learning levels.

From Smart Apps for Special Needs: OctoPlus is a top math app for early addition facts! Great for special needs, switch accessible!

Bottom Line: A game-style app for basic addition fact fluency drill. Somewhat influenced by speed but not in an overwhelming way, this game is the best option I’ve seen for timed drill. Marketed for special needs, it’s even switch accessible and provides leveled practice for math addition facts 0-10, in a way much more appealing than timed tests. 

Review: Ten fingers + is a Top Pick for preschool math and number concepts

 

 

Bottom Line: Another great app featuring Montessori concepts from Marbotic, this one designed for preschool students. Turn off multitasking gestures on the iPad and preschoolers can explore objects, numerals and even simple addition. It’s a fun way to explore number sense for the youngest iPad users.

Good Free Apps of the Day: ELEVEN completely free apps from Lipa Apps! Android, too!

I've used a few of the Lipa apps from Lipa Learning, but I somehow missed that there are 11 that are completely FREE! These apps educational and well designed with a great interface. They're designed for preschoolers, but have some great aspects for early elementary, too. Definitely check out these 11 FREE apps! There are no ads or in-app purchases, either! Plus, they're available both for Android and iOS!