Ages 2-8
Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Why we like it: Video review here. Well-designed, free and responsive, this is a xylophone featuring keys that can teach you songs. Each note on the two-octave scale is represented by one of JibJab's StoryBot characters. You can toggle between four voices.
Need to know:
At no cost, you get three songs (Mary Had a Little Lamb, This Old Man and Row Row Row Your Boat). For more songs, you need to subscribe for $4.99/month; this is an in-app sale -- a process that is not well thought out (if a child knows your password, an accidental subscription could be activated).
Ease of use: 10/10
Educational: 9/10
Entertaining: 10/10
Free Here
Chris Crowell is a veteran kindergarten teacher and contributing editor to Children's Technology Review, a web-based archive of articles and reviews on kids apps, technology toys and video games.
A living xylophone, educational mazes, interactive ebook fairy tales and more Dr. Seuss short stories — are all in this week's top apps for kids. Check out our gallery for more educational apps that incorporate learning with fun and games.
Children's Technology Review shared these five top apps for children from the online publication's comprehensive monthly database of kid-tested reviews. The site covers everything from math and counting to reading and phonics. Download a free issue of CTR here.
Check back next week for more Top Kids Apps from Children's Technology Review.
Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Why we like it: Video review here. Well-designed, free and responsive, this is a xylophone featuring keys that can teach you songs. Each note on the two-octave scale is represented by one of JibJab's StoryBot characters. You can toggle between four voices.
Need to know:
At no cost, you get three songs (Mary Had a Little Lamb, This Old Man and Row Row Row Your Boat). For more songs, you need to subscribe for $4.99/month; this is an in-app sale -- a process that is not well thought out (if a child knows your password, an accidental subscription could be activated).
Ease of use: 10/10
Educational: 9/10
Entertaining: 10/10
Free Here
Chris Crowell is a veteran kindergarten teacher and contributing editor to Children's Technology Review, a web-based archive of articles and reviews on kids apps, technology toys and video games.
A living xylophone, educational mazes, interactive ebook fairy tales and more Dr. Seuss short stories — are all in this week's top apps for kids. Check out our gallery for more educational apps that incorporate learning with fun and games.
Children's Technology Review shared these five top apps for children from the online publication's comprehensive monthly database of kid-tested reviews. The site covers everything from math and counting to reading and phonics. Download a free issue of CTR here.
Check back next week for more Top Kids Apps from Children's Technology Review.
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