Chris Crowell is a veteran kindergarten teacher and contributing editor to Children's Technology Review, a web-based archive of articles and reviews on apps, technology toys and video games. Download a free issue of CTR here. This week's top apps are all about involvement. Using them, your kids will be gardening, jumping, going on field trips and starring in their own TV episodes -- all from the comforts of home.
A mini-planetarium at the tips of your fingers, for one. See what else is on the docket for this week's top apps for kids.
LAS VEGAS -- Kids want to play with iPads just as much as we do, but handing over a stylus for them to draw and paint could be a dangerous gateway for pounding and scratching the surface. Griffin launched at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Sunday the Crayola Light Marker for the iPad, which allows young users to draw just by moving their hands in the air.
This week's top kids apps cover everything from orchestras to Dr. Seuss. Read on.
Perhaps Santa brought you a new iPad for Christmas, and you're already tired of that first round of essential apps you loaded on it. Here's a batch of new stuff to get you excited about your toy, from a classic game, to a children's app, and more....
There’s a growing arsenal of apps aimed squarely at children, as parents increasingly turn to technology to entertain, amuse and educate their young ‘uns....
A brand new year is upon us, and it’s time to start thinking about the changes you want to make. But it can be difficult to follow through on New Years Resolutions, especially without any help or support. But nine times out of ten, there’s an app for that. We pulled seven of Time Magazine’s list of the top ten most broken New Years Resolutions, and determined which apps would be best to help…
If you’re a creative with a penchant for eking out the best tools to help you produce the goods, 2012 saw a slew of handy apps that could help you in your endeavors....
We've rounded up the best kid's games that were included in our weekly Top 5 Kids Apps this year.
This holiday season, you've plugged that very important hole in your life — the one between your smartphone and your computer. Whether it's the 9.7-inch iPad or the new 7.9-inch iPad mini, you're now in possession of a device that not only has a great screen and a fast processor, but one that gains you access into one of the best app stores on the planet. The iOS App Store has an incredible number of great apps and games, but the best ones can be hard to find among the huge selection. Of course you...
If you have a penchant for learning at home or on the move, 2012 saw a slew of handy apps that could help you in your endeavors....
In this week's Top 5 Kids Apps, your kid will learn counting and language and scroll their way through a beautiful interactive e-book.
Chris Crowell is a veteran kindergarten teacher and contributing editor to Children's Technology Review, a web-based archive of articles and reviews on apps, technology toys and video games. Download a free issue of CTR here. In this week's Top 5 Kids Apps, your kids can play with a spatial puzzle that lets them reassemble photographs they upload themselves. There's also a chance to learn and have fun with geography trivia and explore Australia with an illustrated story.
Hannukah comes but once a year, though it lasts for eight nights. Thus, we had hoped to present a list of eight apps for Hannukah—that’s roughly one for every thirty variations of how to spell “Hannukah.” Such a list was not to be: Of the few dozen App Store entries for Hannukah, many are utter dreck not worth your time, even if they’re entirely free. Here are six apps that, if not entirely exceptional, are at least smile-inducing for iOS owners looking to celebrate the Festival of Lights....
Looking for great apps for your kids? Here are the top 5 apps for kids this week.
If you have little ones excited about the forthcoming holiday season, try these handy iOS Christmas apps. Each of the five offers a different way to count down to...
Chris Crowell is a veteran kindergarten teacher and contributing editor to Children's Technology Review, a web-based archive of articles and reviews on apps, technology...
OMG robots – right? Well if the robot uprising does come about, it might be sensible to do your homework before we have to answer to an army of mech masters....
Robot enthusiasts may find this hard to pass up: a new app for iPad provides an interactive look at the history of robotics by compiling a wealth of information and media. Developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Robots for iPad contains a massive database of 129 of the world's most recognizable robots. Longtime favorites like Honda's Asimo are featured, though the collection also includes recent breakthroughs like IBM's Watson, the Ekso exoskeleton, MakerBot's 3D printers, and...
Education disruptor, Khan Academy, has released an iOS mobile application for the iPhone and iPod Touch, giving users complete access to its collection of over 3,500 videos. Now, students will be able to continue their education on the go, whether they’re traveling on vacation, commuting, or sitting around with nothing else to do....
Readdle, the developer behind some of the most popular productivity apps for iOS, has discounted a few of its best offerings for Black Friday. Some of which are down by as much as 80%, while PDF Expert for iPhone is now completely free. We’ve got a complete list of the reductions below, but remember: they’re only for a limited time, so grab the while you can.
In this day and age, learning a different language — especially at a young age — is essential. This week, take a look at an app that hel…
Let's face it, a lot of folks spend their days using their iPads to play Angry Birds and read their email. But your iPad can get you through the day in other ways,...
Timbuktu, an educational and entertainment-focused iPad app for kids has relaunched with a revamped design, additional content, and daily updates. Previously, the company, a recent 500 Startups grad, had been testing a more traditional magazine-style experience with a cover, index and pages, but decided to move to the updated design based on user testing and feedback.
TinyTap, an iPad application that lets you or your children create playable books and games using easy DIY tools, is announcing having raised a $500,000 round of seed funding from Inimiti, a new $35 million Israeli micro venture capital fund. TinyTap is Inimit’s first investment. The additional funding will be used primarily for continued product development, including the launch of new game…
