Mastering multiplication is one of the most challenging aspects of elementary mathematics. The most common method for kids is to use flash cards or go over the multiplication table countless times until they memorize it. Parents and teachers who are looking for ways to make this task easier and more interesting for kids need not look further as the Multiplication Blocks is here to help. This educational game app for iPhone and iPad users has a lot of plus factors when it comes to building math skills. technology and education First of all it’s a game app. This means that the Multiplication Blocks is definitely more fun than the traditional route of reciting the multiplication table ...
Archives for February 2014
Heights of Fun with Helicopter Taxi
Before the video games and consoles have been around children used their imagination in playing with their toy cars and airplanes. But since nothing is virtually impossible nowadays, Toca Toca AB brings an app that combines classic pretend play of a toy helicopter and the animation of video games like the the Helicopter Taxi. This app transforms your phone into a toy that adds dimension in a classic pretend play with an inanimate object. The Helicopter Taxi features a 3-D helicopter that can be viewed in different angles. You can change the view and make the helicopter move by moving the iPhone or iPod Touch. Set it down on a flat surface and you’ll see the top view of the chopper and a ...
Mini Monet: More Fun and Learning for Little Artists
Fun and learning is always a good combination in honing a child’s skills. This is why most parents choose educational toys and apps for their kids. A popular tool that parents can use to help kids develop their creative skills is an art app for gadgets and smart phones. In this field, the Mini Monet Creative Studio and Art Club for Kids offer more than just the average art application. This virtual studio and gallery can be your little artist’s first step in becoming a future Monet. Its intuitive design and technical quality makes it easy for kids to draw, color, create, and showcase their artwork. One basic feature of an art app is a blank page or canvass where kids can express ...
Get a Piece of Math Action from Slice Fractions
It is quite uncommon to find a child who would eagerly spend time tackling Math problems or doing homework for that matter. But with modern technology, lessons can be incorporated in fun and sometimes addicting activities to make learning a breeze for young kids. Game apps for smart phones and gadgets are examples of such modern learning tools. And when it comes to fractional math, you can ditch the pie chart and let a mammoth’s adventure in Slice Fractions teach your child a thing or two. On its face value, this app is a combination of slicing games and puzzles that feature adorable characters and catchy music. A closer look at Slice Fractions would reveal math concepts like part whole ...
