As adults, our conversations about the upcoming presidential election can be tense at times. However, big elections are the perfect time for parents and teachers to educate children about what democracy is, and how it works. PBS Kids has set aside a colorful, and very helpful section of their website to help with this task. There is quite a bit of informative and fun content.
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Emilie gave News-O-Matic 4.5 stars. Read her full review here.
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Bottom Line: Eric and Bruce are back! This top pick app has been updated to include a winter mode along with some other improvements. Many landmarks are now labeled, and users have more control about moving the main characters around. This app is still a top pick in my book. I can’t wait to see where Eric and Bruce go next.
They’ve also added a free version so that you can give this great app a try.
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Bottom Line: Take a sweet little adventure through Britain with Eric and his adorable puppy, Bruce. With lots of interactive elements and some quaint side adventures, Eric & Bruce Travel to Britain is an entertaining way to introduce your little one to a bit of British culture while having lots of fun exploring all the action in the app.
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It's important for kids to read nonfiction and current events, but it can be difficult to find appropriate sources for kids. Press4Kids has made a wonderful app that meets both of these areas in a great way. News-O-Matic is a daily newspaper for kids that includes current topics in fun and engaging ways. Five dynamic articles are brought to a child's iPad each day with pictures, videos and more to explore. This app download provides a 10-edition free trial followed by a subscription purchase of $9.99, but TODAY ONLY you can get the subscription for only $4.99! Emilie gave this app 4.5 stars. Don't delay on this great offer.
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