Based on a study, nearly half of the first-time mobile users in the United States are not even in school yet. In fact,
49 percent of children ages 0 to 4 are, in someway, exposed to an iPad and iPod. Some parents even use these devices as a means of distracting their kids, in order to keep them seated quietly in one place.
In this article, we will present the best educational and fun game apps for kids that will develop their psychological abilities and create a memorable digital play day.
Fruit Ninja:
One of the most popular games of 2012,
Fruit Ninja is a fun app that lets you slice various fruits as they get tossed on your screen. This application works for
iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, Samsung Bada and Nokia Ovi phones. “Fruit Ninja is fun, fun, fun. It’s an instant pleasure,” Levi Buchanan wrote in his IGN.com article. This is a great way to digitally expose your kids on various fruits. Allow them to slice and move their fingers on the screen.
You can also convert the coins you’ve collected by getting new blades and backgrounds.
Super Why!:
Developed by PBS Kids,
Super Why! helps develop your children’s literacy through reading and writing games. Peter Evan Ginsberg wrote in his Parenting.com article, “The mini-games in Super Why each take a unique approach to the same themes, giving kids multiple paths to learning letters and words. The pacing is excellent—just slow enough so players understand what they need to do without ever getting bored.” The Super Why! app also includes the letter hunt, rhyming practice, and storytelling word search. Kids will also get virtual stickers as a reward which they can collect and use to decorate their own sticker book. You can also view
Literature Fun with Interactive Whiteboard article.
Shape Builder:
Puzzle enhances the cognitive thinking and develop the children’s fine motor skills. Darren Murtha Design created
Shape Builder to help parents in preparing their kids for preschool. This application has a total of 158 puzzles with music backgrounds including 40 sound effects on animals. Each puzzle has five to 10 pieces which the kids would need to complete.
After they have completed all puzzles, there is a random play reset option under Settings, so they can enjoy it all over again. Shape Builder is for kids ages 3 to 6 years old, yet many toddlers play this too.
Animatch:Animatch is a free game app for children where they match the same animal pictures together. It helps them to improve their memory as they flip each card. You can also teach your kids the name of the animals and what sound they make while playing. The cards feature cute colorful graphics, perfect for developing the kids’ eyesight. The game gets more difficult as the level progresses. You can also purchase the paid version for $0.99 at the Google Play Store and get 2 more difficult levels.
These applications are great for children who are getting ready to join kindergarten. But remember that parental guidance is still a must when children play these fun games. Make sure you have
Kids Place – Parental Control app by Kiddoware, so you know that your children are safely using the mobile device even when you’re away.
About the AuthorReese Jones is a freelance UK-based writer who loves programming, wireless technology, mobile handsets and mobile applications. Her other passions include playing football and she also maintains a passion for football.
