eloquacious Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 My father-in-law gave some extraordinarily awesome gifts to us recently ... my sister and brother-in-law are currently on vacation in San Diego, we're not sure for what my young brother-in-law will use his money, but my husband decided to use ours for his-n-hers matching iPads. SO. AMAZING. I already know and love various apps for my son on my iPhone, especially the "Preschool University" reading and spelling apps - so cool for a 3 year-old who loves to read and spell but can't write yet. I splurged on the Montessorium apps for him, and we've got various other free or very cheap preschool/kindergarten apps. Now I'm looking ahead to the cool stuff my sons will be able to do as they get older, and I get even more excited. Any other apps that you would recommend for homeschoolers of younger kids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cheryl in SoCal Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 My father-in-law gave some extraordinarily awesome gifts to us recently ... my sister and brother-in-law are currently on vacation in San Diego, we're not sure for what my young brother-in-law will use his money, but my husband decided to use ours for his-n-hers matching iPads. SO. AMAZING. I already know and love various apps for my son on my iPhone, especially the "Preschool University" reading and spelling apps - so cool for a 3 year-old who loves to read and spell but can't write yet. I splurged on the Montessorium apps for him, and we've got various other free or very cheap preschool/kindergarten apps. Now I'm looking ahead to the cool stuff my sons will be able to do as they get older, and I get even more excited. Any other apps that you would recommend for homeschoolers of younger kids? What an awesome father-in-law, and dh!! I wish my dd could read off the iPad (she can't because of the glare and backlighting) because I'd much rather have an iPad than a large Kindle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Awesome. I can't type much, I'm on iPad now. I love that I can workout and read a kindle book, surf web, and google stuff at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolamum Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 There was a whole meeting about apps for the ipad via TOS EXPO recently. They listed timeline aps, geography aps, and more. They were all very amazing! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 abc pocket phonics rocket math for boys, or girls who like rockets. My 6 year old likes stack the states, but it is better for a bit older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntchaos Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 One of my favorites is pat the bunny - if you have a toddler We love brain pop - my son watches that every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntchaos Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 There was a whole meeting about apps for the ipad via TOS EXPO recently. They listed timeline aps, geography aps, and more. They were all very amazing! :D Any chance you can get us this list? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 rocket math for boys, or girls who like rockets. I remembered this and got Rocket Math today. It was a hit! Thank you. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaMom Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Stack the Countries, by the creator of Stack the States and Rocket Math. All are amazing! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 :001_smile: I got mine today. This helps! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloquacious Posted June 1, 2011 Author Share Posted June 1, 2011 Of course, my husband's iPad is his iPad and mine is the boys' iPad, but I'm okay with that. I've also got a ton of Russian language and German language learning apps downloaded, so I'm working on my Russian and using the German apps to help me teach the boys German. (I'm a native speaker, but clueless as to how to begin teaching them without completely confusing them.) Oh, and my iPad is wearing a tank. (The Otterbox Defender case.) Makes it rather less sleek and sexy, but rather more likely to survive the 3 and 1 year-old fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Baer Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I really can't read on my iPhone, which is why I am considering the Kindle, but the various apps for the Ipad has me wondering. Also that means there's another gadget is my home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaMom Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Just heard about these apps which are FREE today only (Wed. June 1). They are geared toward younger kids, but they are SO cute! http://tocaboca.com/ Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishmommy Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I got my iPad for mother's day and I've already spent $90 on apps and books...oops! I totally love mine already, though. I'm brainstorming ways we can afford them for the kids. I've been considering going all ebooks with the kids readers year after next. I'm just not sure if I want all the "extra" stuff distracting the kids from school activities. One thing that I REALLY like about iPad is that I can sit right beside my son while he is researching something on the internet. Even with my laptop, I don't take it from room to room, so I think I monitor him more closely with the ipad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I got my iPad for mother's day and I've already spent $90 on apps and books...oops! I totally love mine already, though. I'm brainstorming ways we can afford them for the kids. Right there with you! I'm eyeing the refurbished iPad 1s for the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amiemac78 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I can't get any of their apps to download for me. They all say they are being updated and to try again later. I really wanted the butterfly and the doctor ones. Hopefully they will work soon. Thanks for posting the free apps. Just heard about these apps which are FREE today only (Wed. June 1). They are geared toward younger kids, but they are SO cute! http://tocaboca.com/ Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatDilan Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Are the educational apps iPad only or can they be run on the iPod touch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloquacious Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 Yeah, the Helicopter Taxi, which my son would love, is unavailable. Boo. I've really started to love Park Math, which my son is digging. I am looking for apps in between basic counting and number recognition and the purely number-based drill programs. Park Math fits the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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