Our Favorite Preschool Apps
Friday, October 15, 2010 at 12:58AM One of the trickier realities of life with a lot of children is that sometimes siblings have to wait for each other during various classes, lessons, and events. My little guys get taken to plenty of field trips and other places which don't exactly appeal to them, and during which I need to keep them at least content.
We've never been big on gaming around here, knowing there are plenty of better ways to fill a young person's time. But BOY HOWDY do I love a few apps on my iPhone, pulled out and handed over to the 3-year-old at just the right moment (pre-meltdown). Here are some of our favorites, just in case you find yourself in a similar situation every now and again:
iWriteWords
Pretty much is what its name implies. Little fingers start on the crab and follow the numbers to write letters, then shake the tumbling star block into the corner to get to the next letter.
Paper Town
Paper dolls in an age of digital art. I've caught a few of my older kids putting these cute characters together, too. You know who you are.
Angry Birds
Everyone likes Angry Birds. My kids demolish me every time.
DoodleBuddy
Hmmmm. I've never seen anything quite so elaborate created by my kids on Doodle Buddy, but the ability to use your finger and doodle all over this app makes it immediately appealing.
Flash Cards
Lovely little free app from Parents Magazine. Great guilt absolver as it makes me feel as if we're actually pulling off preschool for the day.
Reader Comments (11)
We have iWrite Words and my girls love that one. Some that we have been clued in to are Cupcakes (you pick different batters, frostings, toppings and make cupcakes - totally girlie app) : ) ; KidCalc (number recognition, counting by 10's, etc.); and Super Match (a little memory game that my 3 yo aces!)
I love having a few options on my phone for those tricky situations, too. : )
My 3 yo loves Angry Birds. But it actually became a bit of an idol for him, so we have to severely restrict his playing of it. Early this morning he brought me my iPod and confessed that he had taken last night when he was supposed to be in bed!
Ooops! Confession is a good thing, though! Good for him (and you). And Stephanie- if I could eat the cupcakes after they make them, I would be in big trouble.
Hi Kendra,
Have you seen the website momswithapps.com
I'm sure you could find quite a few good preschool apps recommendations there, among other good family friendly ones as well.
Thanks Angela!
We use a few iphone apps also. They are wonderful! One of Athan's (3 years old) favorites is "Monkey Preschool Lunchbox."
Here's the link if you want to check it out:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/monkey-preschool-lunchbox/id328205875?mt=8
Oh and my goodness he LOVES "Angry Birds" as does everyone else including Geoff. :-)
Kendra, this is a great list - thanks for sharing! When you're looking for more of the best kids apps, make sure to visit LunchboxReviews.Com. Lunchbox collects, categorizes and rates the best kids apps. The site also brings together the best kids app reviews into one site so that parents can make informed choices when considering an app purchase! LunchboxReviews.Com
I think I actually love you. We are moving house this week and these apps might just save my bacon and absolve me of non school doing guilt!
Thanks!
Emmalina, that's funny! Good luck with the move.
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