Posts Tagged ‘young learners’
U is for Update: The Lonely Beast ABC Goes Universal
Last Updated on Monday, 3 June 2013 07:05 Written by iUseMac Monday, 3 June 2013 07:05
Independent developers Chris, James and Simon today announce The Lonely Beast ABC 2.0 for iOS devices. Based on Chris Judge’s much loved picture book and built in a little shed at the end of the garden, the app distinguishes itself with beautiful illustrations, no-fuss controls, simple interactions and lots of funny stuff to keep kids giggling while they’re learning. This update upgrades the app to a universal version and adds region-appropriate pronunciation for letters and vocabulary. Continue reading
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Discover Paris Introduces Children to Paris via Games, Quizzes and More
Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 March 2013 05:15 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 27 March 2013 05:15
Parents and educators who want to introduce children to the art, music and history of Paris can now download Discover Paris 1.0 from Seven Academy, and set young learners off on an enriching and exciting journey to the City of Lights. Discover Paris is filled with games, quizzes, puzzles and other fun surprises that will enchant children as they explore 12 famous Parisian locations. The ad-free app is certified by the kidSAFE program, and optimized for iPhone 5. Continue reading
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ABC SPELLING MAGIC 1 Short Vowel Words for iOS by Preschool University
Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 March 2013 12:30 Written by iUseMac Tuesday, 12 March 2013 12:30
Preschool University today introduces ABC SPELLING MAGIC 1 Short Vowel Words Deluxe for iOS, which provides practice in building and “spelling” 3-letter words. Designed to enhance phonological awareness, the app employs interactive sounds, pictures, and letters. Each letter and picture has its corresponding sound. In the Word Building mode kids are provided with only the required letters to build words, while in the Movable Alphabet mode, they must select from the entire alphabet to build words. Continue reading
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First Learning to Read App for Children Launched on iPad
Last Updated on Monday, 13 August 2012 12:30 Written by iUseMac Monday, 13 August 2012 12:30
Gold Coast based Section 31 Pty Ltd has announced Learning to Read with Byron -Visual Tracking for iPad. This specially designed educational app features four main sections which each have ten activities specifically designed for both young learners and learners with identified learning difficulties in the area of visual tracking. It is great for independent errorless learning and a fun way for children to learn this vital skill in learning to read. Continue reading
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Goodnight ABC reinvents the ABCs
Last Updated on Thursday, 19 July 2012 02:00 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 19 July 2012 02:00
Children’s App publisher, Quasar Alliance announces Goodnight ABC 1.0 for iPad, its first in a series of interactive educational apps. Developed specifically for children ages 2 and up, Goodnight ABC is a perfect tool to help your child gain valuable knowledge and skills while having loads of fun in the process. Is it a game? Is it a lesson? Kids can’t tell the difference. Quasar Alliance takes a unique spin on the age old practice of teaching youngsters the alphabet and phonics. Continue reading
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Roxy the Star: Preschool Math 1.0 for iOS – Math Made Fun
Last Updated on Wednesday, 18 July 2012 12:00 Written by iUseMac Wednesday, 18 July 2012 12:00
HaStars Technology today introduces Roxy the Star: Preschool Math 1.0 for iOS, their Preschool Math Education game that combines singing and learning. Featuring 7 different games, 3 learning sections and dozens of cute animals, animations, and educational songs, players have fun while learning about shapes, sizes, counting, matching, numbers, classifying, and more. With engaging singing and dancing animations that will keep children interested, this app teaches fundamental math skills. Continue reading
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Terasoft Launches Action Sight Words Games to Help Children Read Better
Last Updated on Saturday, 7 July 2012 02:35 Written by iUseMac Saturday, 7 July 2012 02:35
Award-winning educational software publisher Terasoft, a.s. today introduces Action Sight Words Games & Flashcards for Reading Success 1.0, its new educational title for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. Make boring word memorization a thing of the past. A new professional series aimed at early reading improvement, “Action Sight Words Games & Flashcards for Reading Success” features 6 engaging reading games with over 300 high-frequency English words from Dolch Sight Words list and more. Continue reading
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Punflay iPad Educational App Measurement HD on Sale
Last Updated on Thursday, 17 May 2012 02:30 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 17 May 2012 02:30
Punflay is placing its popular educational app, Measurement HD 1.1 for iPad on sale for one day only, this Friday, May 18, 2012. Measurement introduces kindergarteners to basic concepts of measurement such as weight, volume and length. It comes with five games that each teaches a measurement concept. Each game provides young learners with a host of simple activities that provide them with a lot of practice to reinforce basic measurement learning concepts. Continue reading
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Best Children’s Time Telling App Now Available on Mac, by GiggleUp
Last Updated on Thursday, 10 May 2012 02:20 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 10 May 2012 02:20
Melbourne-based GiggleUp Pty Ltd today announces Interactive Telling Time for Mac OS X. Featured by Apple as ‘App of the Week’ in multiple countries, this carefully thought out educational app features five game modes and one tutorial mode designed for young learners. It is great for independent learning, with customizable difficulty levels to accompany the child’s progress; but can also be a useful tool for parents to guide younger children in learning about the time in a fun and easy way. Continue reading
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Barnyard Bluegrass Named Best Kids’ App Pick by Parenting Magazine
Last Updated on Friday, 20 April 2012 03:50 Written by iUseMac Friday, 20 April 2012 03:50
With hundreds of new kids’ apps appearing on the App Store each day, finding the next great one can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Then again, if you’re lucky, you may just hear it singing a familiar tune. Today, Barnyard Bluegrass, already the recipient of many glowing reviews from education and parenting blogs, received some resounding applause when named a “Best Kids’ App Pick” by Parenting’s Technology Staff. Barnyard Bluegrass is indeed like nothing else on the App Store. Continue reading
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Mobl21 and Punflay apps presented at MobiLE 2012
Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 April 2012 03:35 Written by iUseMac Tuesday, 17 April 2012 03:35
Emantras products were presented at MobiLE 2012, the Mobile learning event held in Phoenix Arizona. MobiLE 2012 is a mobile learning event that enables K-12 educators to connect and share their experiences in applying mobile technology for teaching and learning. The presentation titled, The Educational Implications of App Innovations, showcased how developers are beginning to make a difference in education through their products. Continue reading
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Barnyard Bluegrass Brings Timeless Tunes to Tots
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 January 2012 01:00 Written by iUseMac Thursday, 26 January 2012 01:00
Whynoceros is pleased to announce Barnyard Bluegrass, an interactive music education playground app for iPhone and iPad. The app comes complete with classic kids songs, chances to play all the instruments, a porch to “jam” on and more. Favorites like Old MacDonald and Hole in the Bucket get a bluegrass twist alongside old-timey classics like Turkey in the Straw and Blue Railroad Train. Kids can really dig into the music and instruments, with plenty of opportunity for making music of their own. Continue reading
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Bellamon Brings its Kids Learning App Shape-O! ABC’s to the iPhone
Last Updated on Monday, 2 January 2012 04:00 Written by iUseMac Monday, 2 January 2012 04:00
California based Bellamon introduces Shape-O ABC’s for iPhone 1.0, the iPhone version of its critically acclaimed classic preschool ABC learning app for iPad. Designed in consultation with a PhD-level education specialist, Shape-O! ABC’s accommodates tiny fingers on the device’s small touch screen. It encourages learning-by-doing by integrating puzzles, shapes, words, colors and sounds into one engaging activity, so that kids learn their ABCs in an interactive, fun and effective way. Continue reading
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Smappsoft releases Look Again Jr. 1.0 for iOS – Kids Education App
Last Updated on Friday, 18 November 2011 01:00 Written by iUseMac Friday, 18 November 2011 01:00
California based Smappsoft today introduces Look Again Jr. 1.0, their new children’s puzzle game title for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Based on Smappsoft’s Look Again!, this fun and challenging puzzle game trains young children to see and understand the relationships between objects and classify them based on their common usage, colors, shapes, or quantity. Featuring a sticker reward system with 120 levels, the wide variety of puzzles and music will keep kids engaged and focused while learning. Continue reading
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Sequel to best selling Jigsaw puzzles 123 for iPhone/iPad by GiggleUp
Last Updated on Friday, 30 September 2011 03:20 Written by iUseMac Friday, 30 September 2011 03:20
GiggleUp today announced the release of Transport Jigsaw Puzzles 123, which is now available exclusively for iPhone, iPod touch and HD on iPad. Transport Jigsaw Puzzles 123 is a sequel to the best selling Farm Jigsaw Puzzles 123, which has received rave reviews and featured in Apple’s New & Noteworthy and What’s Hot. In this educational game, kids can be kept busy with this delightful app for quite some time. It is great for families with varying ages of kids. Continue reading
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