Mom App-roved: Fun Apps That Kids Will Love

One of our mom-readers responded to a tweet we sent out the other day:

She emailed us with an awesome list of recommended apps!  Here’s what she wrote.

“My son is now 7, and proud to be a grade schooler, but we still use many of the apps I got for him when he was still in preschool. Generally, I prefer that he plays games that allow him to think than passively watching TV. Though, of course, there are exceptions.

“While I recommend these apps, I also recommend that kids are still guided/monitored, especially preschooleres. (I even use a timer to make sure my child doesn’t OD on gadget time.) My rule of thumb in app selection is: try the game/app before letting your kid use it.

“Here are a few of our favorites. Most of them are games, because I do believe that kids should play!”

Mom-Approved, Kid-Friendly Apps

 

1. Stories

2. Activities

• Makego http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/makego/id470860655?mt=8
• Curious George at the Zoohttp://itunes.apple.com/us/app/curious-george-at-zoo-for/id513304499?mt=8
• Toca Kitchen Monsters http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toca-kitchen-monsters/id510301841?mt=8
• Toca Hair Salon http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toca-hair-salon/id426382105?mt=8

 

3. Physics Fun

• Angry Birds http://www.angrybirds.com/
• Cut the Rope http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cut-the-rope/id380293530?mt=8
• Cover Orange http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cover-orange/id405229260?mt=8
• Where’s My Water http://disney.go.com/wheresmywater/
• Amazing Alex http://teaser.amazingalex.com/
• Drop The Chicken http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/drop-the-chicken/id423722522?mt=8
• Blosics http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blosics-hd/id456242968?mt=8
• A Monster Ate My Homework http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/a-monster-ate-my-homework/id403505094?mt=8
• Rope Rescue http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rope-rescue-hd/id453021540?mt=8

 

4. Happy Studying

• Jungle Time http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jungle-time-learn-how-to-tell/id373794287?mt=8
• Count & Grow http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/count-n-grow-smart-arithmetic/id467057184?mt=8
• Super Why http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/super-why!/id357422351?mt=8

 

5. Problem Solving

• Spy Mouse http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spy-mouse/id445992496?mt=8
• Shadow Move http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shadow-move/id490822201?mt=8

 

6. Just ‘coz it’s cool

• Pocket God http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pocket-god/id301387274?mt=8
• Star Wars Battle Orders http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lego-star-wars-battle-orders/id526342204?mt=8
• Fruit Ninja http://www.fruitninja.com/
• King of Opera http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/king-of-opera/id408697793?mt=8

Have you got any recommended apps for kids? What have you downloaded lately that’s fun and engaging for your litte ones? Let us know by leaving a comment on this post.