Smart Apps For Kids

Let Kids Build to New Heights- Dr. Panda's New App, Hoopa City 2, is Here!

Hoopa City 2 is out, and it is everything you could have hoped for and so much more! Hoopa City 2 is an amazing 3-dimensional building app, in which kids needs to figure out the combinations of buttons to tap to build what they are looking for. The graphics are phenomenal, with a night mode, exciting and new buildings to unlock, and characters that interact with everything you build. They swim in the lakes, eat and sleep in the houses, get married at city hall, and so on. This is a must have new app!

Best App for Math: Zap Zap Math - K6 Math Games continues to excel and adds up to a 5-star app!

 

 Bottom Line: If there's one thing I love, it's a great math app. Or maybe a math app with a lot of free games, or a math app fun enough to stay engaging, but still maintaining a focus on the skills. No, really, I love a well-designed app for kindergarten through sixth grade that never crashes. Amazingly, these great features add up to just one great 5-star app!

20 Exciting Fall Inspired Science Experiments That Kids Will Love!

Fall means leaves are dropping, and Halloween is on its way. It is the perfect time for very interesting science experiments for children. The list we found has 20, and there is definitely something for everyone. 

From the relatively tame pumpkin slime to the more adventurous exploding pumpkin experiment, this list has a huge variety of activities. There is even a Halloween density experiment, a fall leaf experiment, and an activity in which you grow a pumpkin in a pumpkin! 

Science does not have to be boring, and here is the proof. These ideas are perfect for homeschooling, fun at home, or for use in the classroom. You cannot go wrong with these fantastic fall science experiments. Of course, it goes without saying, that several of them need a bit of adult supervision. What fun would they be if that were not true?

What I like best about these activities is that it gives everyone a chance to put down their electronics for a while and do something fun together, and there is no charger required. Also, most of the ingredients required are things you typically have in your house already.

Thanks to Growing a Jeweled Rose for this find. It is truly a gem. It is not to be missed. If you do, you will certainly regret it until next fall.  

Review: Zap Zap Math is a must-have for parents and teachers! Practice math skills over summer for FREE!

 

 

Bottom Line: Great reinforcing math games for kids from kindergarten through sixth grade level! It corresponds well to Common Core State Standards, and helps teach problem solving skills in a fun way. Plus, it’s totally, completely FREE, and available on both iOS and Android. This new update includes the option for multi-players and has added many more games. 

Great Pretend Play for Your Little One- Sago Mini Road Trip is Free (Usually $2.99)!!

Hooray for pretend play! Sago Mini Road Trip is free!! This app, by Sago Sago, gives your child a chance to engage in carefree pretend play, early decision making skills, and problem-solving skills, as they pack a suitcase for Jinja the cat, choose one of approximately 15 very entertaining vehicles, and set off in an adventure of their choosing. 

There are no time limits, rules, or pressure with this app. There is a ton of fun, easy-going pretend play, and simple controls for little hands. Children are in the driver's seat with this app, and they figure that out quickly.