Author Rachel Valencourt

This is our all time favorite iPad app (so far).  Featuring the Super Why Characters and using authentic character voices from the cartoon.  This is exceptional value for the price.  The Super Why iPad app comes with four interactive games.  Children are able to trace the letters with their fingers, fill in the blank on a story and more!  The graphics are fantastic and my two year old played with it for over 20 minutes on the first go!  Helps with letter recognition, rhyming, spelling, reading and writing.  This is a true “grow with you” app.  Perfect for younger children that are just learning their ABC’s or for school-aged children that are learning to read.  Recommended for ages 3 – 6.  Price: $3.99

Hours of interactive playtime for children aged 2 – 7 yrs old.  Over 50+ creative exercises, learning activities and open-ended play.  There are too many games to list.  Highlights include; Pop the Balloons, Interactive Surprises, Musical Composistion, Letter, Number and Shape Recognition plus many more!  It’s like kindergarten for your iPad. Price: $9.99

Highly ranked app for children.  This help helps with letter and number recognition.  It’s great for younger children as they just tap on the section they want to color, so they don’t go over the lines.  As they color there are cute sounds that coordinate with the tapping.  There are voice overs that are spoken when the numbers/letters are touched.  This app also plays cute children’s songs and is available in several languages.  Great for Pre-School aged Children.  Price: $4.99

Excellent graphics and you can keep track of your score.  This is a fun memory game for children.  The graphics include dog’s, cat’s, polar bears and more.  Your child will love the cute sounds that accompany the pictures.  You can play alone or against a team.  Rated for children 4+, but my two year old had no problem navigating this wonderfully illustrated memory game. Price: $1.99

This fun iPad App is great value for the money.  It’s one of our favorites for the variety of games, fun sounds and educational value.  There are six games including; Matching, Counting, Letters, Puzzles and Spot the Difference.  Children earn a virtual sticker for correct answers.  One game flows right into the next game, which helps to keep your child’s attention.  Very easy to navigate for younger children.  Price: $.99

This iPad app based on the beloved children’s classic is perfect for younger children.  It’s complete with all of our favorite Seuss Characters and illustrations.  The beautiful artwork and entertaining audio is sure to grab your little one’s attention.  This is one that will grow with your child as it has three learning options, ‘Read to Me’, ‘Read it Myself’ and ‘Auto Play’.  Perfect for children who are just learning their ABC’s or those just beginning to read. Price: $2.99

Interactive games include; Painting, Puzzles, Memory Games or your child can Read Along to this classic picture book.  There are some wonderful stories included and the graphics really help everything come to life.  Surprise sound effects and multi-media when you tap on the characters. Perfect app for the Miss Spider lover in your home. Also includes video! Price: $9.99

This app is for all those “crafty” mom’s out there.  Created by Disney, it’s full of fun crafts you can do with your children and the best part is that it’s totally free!  You’ll find seasonal crafts and fun things to keep the little ones occupied on a rainy day.  There are colorful photos and step-by-step instructions.  Crafts are divided by age and theme.  For Pre-Schoolers, toddlers, school-aged and tweens. Price: Free

This Farm Fun Playmat includes three different matching activities.  There’s Memory Cards, Shape Matching and Animal Search Games.  Your child will practice letter recognition, counting and sorting.  Includes colorful graphics and fun sound effects. Price: $2.99

This one is great for school aged children that are learning to write their letters and beginning readers.  Cute and colorful graphics.  Teaches letter, word, color and number recognition.  Children learn to write by tracing letters and words that are accompanied by a cute graphic.  Recommended for ages 4+. Price $1.99