Smart Apps For Kids

Cupcake Digital serves up a great app with Lalaloopsy Diner!

My daughter has been a fan of Lalaloopsy for several years, and this app is a fun way to practice sequencing and following directions with an app that is engaging for Lalaloopsy lovers. Cook food that is both expected and silly (a cookie hamburger, anyone?) and save up the profits to redecorate the diner. No knowledge of Lalaloopsy is required to enjoy this app. Take a peek into this app with Ellie's great app video!

Great app for junior firefighters! Check out Fireman Sam — Junior Cadet

I know many preschoolers who love firefighters, and this app looks like a great way for them to learn while pretending to be a firefighter. There are six learning games, designed just for younger players. It's really a great pick for both learning and entertainment. But don't take my word for it — you can watch Ellie's excellent demo video. Her videos are the best available, and let you have a peek into the app and its play before you download it!

Monki Birthday Party — basic early learning concepts in a sweet package for tots

 

 

Bottom Line: A fun early learning app for toddlers and early preschoolers. Entertaining graphics and sounds help target vocabulary, basic concepts, colors, shapes and counting. 

Best app for creative play: Dr. Panda & Toto's Treehouse is a Top Pick!

 

 

Bottom Line: Another fun offering from the wonderful developers of the Dr. Panda apps. This time, the fun features the most adorable little turtle, Toto, and his adventures in his tree house. Make food, play games, take a turtle bath and more. Plus, there’s nothing quite like watching a turtle lick the plate clean after a veggie sandwich!

Street Smarts: helping kids be safely lost (wait, what?)

 

 

Bottom Line: A video modeling-based app to help children know the steps to take when they get lost. Quality videos with easy instructions make this app appealing to parents, especially those who have children with special needs. Some minor adjustments and increase in content are needed for the app to reach its full potential.