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Friday, July 17, 2015

Splash Math Grades 1 through 5 APP Review - From Mommy's Perspective






Splash Math – Grades 1 – 5  app was created with kids and teachers in mind.  They integrate the Common Core Standards with a fun and visual way to practice those crucial math skills. 


Splash math covers over 300 math concepts that range from first grade up through fifth grade.  You must create a parent account to play the app.  Once you have done that, then you can create

individual profiles for up to 2 children.  These profiles are customizable to your child’s level and allow you to track each child’s progress individually.  



As your child plays each game their progress is charted and tracked and in the Parent’s Section you can see the data for that child.  They give you an “Overall Performance” score as well as graphs that break down their scores by topic and show you whether your child’s performance is improving over time.




The games are easy to play and the questions have multiple choice answers. One adorable feature is the cute little hippo that pops up in the corner to let them know if they have answered correctly.  If they have, then he gives them a sweet comment such as, “Well Done” or “Awesome”.  If they answer incorrectly, then the correct answer appears at the bottom of the screen and shows the child why their answer was wrong.  There is also a virtual “scratch pad” where kids can use their finger to write out the problem right on the screen if they can’t do the work in their heads.







This is a very comprehensive app that includes almost every possible math concept your child will encounter in elementary school.  I was impressed with the Parent’s Section and how well they track the performance of each child so that I can know what areas may need some extra attention. 


My main two complaints with this app is that first, you can only create accounts for 3 children with the app. For families like mine with more than two children in elementary school it would be better if it allowed more profiles for families with more than 3 children.  And second, the price is quite expensive. Most families can't pay $99 for a single program.


Overall Splash Math - Grades 1-5 is a great program that helps aid children and parents in learning those critical Common Core Math skills that are oh so important in elementary school.








Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

{Review} Live Colors App for iPad & iPhone ~ an interactive journey with colorful fun

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. 









A very cute coloring app targeted at  preschool aged kids. It  will help
to develop children's talents: to inspire confidence and creativity,
develop motor activity; teach about the correlation among colors, and
the process of creating new ones.



Key features:



— The most simple and handy interface



— Eye-candy graphics

— 20 animated coloring pages

— Soundtracks recorded by professional actors

— In-game help to mix the colors in the palette

— Color the picture by template or conjure it free-hand

— Automatic saving of all pictures in the gallery

— Come back and complete the masterpiece at any time

— Eraser in case the drawing needs slight corrections

— Share your young artist's work in social networks

— Print your artwork, hang it on the wall and admire

— Available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Simplified & Traditional Chinese



Initially only 6 basic colors are available in the app. Kids can mix
colors in a mixing tray endlessly discovering various tones.









Purchase Live Colors on iTunes



The app is featured in 7 countries in the category Ages 5 & Under > Best New Apps & Game




Review:

My kids all love to draw.  On my Kindle Fire and iPad Mini I have apps for them to draw and paint when we are waiting for appointments or similar times.  Of the Apps I have tried and my children have used, I must say that I do like Live Colors best for young children.



Live Colors gives the user the basic 6 colors to start with, but also includes a mixing "tray" where they can learn to mix different color combinations.  Yes, they can mix Red and Yellow to make Orange, but also, can then add some White to make a lighter Orange, or Black to make it darker, or add in some Blue or Green to see what color they can come up with.  I love the variety and fun they can have mixing up their own unique colors to make pictures that are fun and unique.  Yes, I personally tried this and had a little too much fun mixing colors!



The coloring pages that are already provided have fun animations and character voices to further engage younger children and entertain and teach as well.  Overall I found this to be a fun and educational App for young ones to play and learn with.








Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review using Tomoson.com. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

{Review & Giveaway} TuTu & DiDi Interactive Plush Toys ~ Powered by iPad, iPad mini, iPod Touch or iPhone ~ ends 5/21


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1
winner will receive:



 one DiDi iPad-powered bear + Magic Toys



 and one TuTu
iPod/iPhone-powered bunny + Magic Toys




*Please note that
we provide the plush DiDi and TuTu toys and their free iTunes applications, but
do NOT provide the iPad or iPod/iPhone*








Now, about TuTu and Didi







TuTu is a soft, plush toy enhanced with our powerful software and Magic Touch™ add-on toys that kids use to feed Tutu, brush her teeth, give her milk and play games.

Watch a video on TuTu here and share her on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest below.



TuTu comes with:


  • TuTu plush doll

  • Magic Touch™ apple, carrot, milk, toothbrush and ring

  • App with registration code






DiDi is an iPad powered toy for kids preparing for elementary school. We think you'll love DiDi because:




  1. Feel Good About Playtime - DiDi’s games and storybooks are fun, yet educational.




  2. Real Toy, Real Play - Unlike an app,
    kids can bond with DiDi because he is a soft teddy bear they can hold
    and feed with our proprietary accessory toys.




  3. Tamagotchi Experience - Care for DiDi to earn prizes and unlock new games and books.




Every DiDi comes with a DiDi plush toy, 5 Magic Touch™ toys, and a copy of the DiDi app to run his games and books.



Do you kiddos like to play on your iPhone? iPod touch or iPad?  Do you always know what games or apps they are interacting with?  What if you could turn your device into a fun and unique toddler/preschool friendly playmate?  At the same time, protecting your device in a cuddly friend?



Well, here is your chance to try it out.  Roam and Wander have created these adorable interactive cuddly friends for little ones to love.  TuTu is an adorable pink plush rabbit that children can feed, care for and love.  She is powered using an iPhone or iPod touch - with the TuTu app (free with TuTu) downloaded.



DiDi is a cuddly teddy bear that uses an iPad or iPad mini with app (free with DiDi) to make a fun interactive friend that most children will absolutely love!  My 6 year old daughter is constantly playing with TuTu (she also plays with DiDi but I don't leave my iPad mini inside DiDi).  She loves to be able to give her a drink of milk, feed her and brush her teeth.  I have tried several times to find TuTu and DiDi to test them out for this review/giveaway only to find her hiding in her room with them!  She really loves them!



My only issue is that since these adorable toys/apps are still new, there are not many games/books yet for DiDi - but with the Kickstarter Campaign - it will have many more features coming soon - so once you have DiDi and TuTu - any updates will add new and exciting games, books and more!



TuTu and DiDi are great for back to school, holiday gifts, birthdays or traveling!  TuTu retails for only $39.99 and DiDi will retail for $59.99 - BUT right now - with the DiDi Kickstarter campaign - you can purchase TuTu and DiDi for a HUGE discount! But hurry - the Kickstarter ends on May 21st and they will both go back to full price!












Kickstarter: http://bit.ly/medidi



Twitter: @roamandwander / @didithetoy


Instagram: @roamandwander








*Winner will be notified via email on May 21st - Please check here or your Spam folders!  Winner has only 48hrs to reply to claim this prize - MUST reply with Full Name, Age, whether you own an iPad or iPad mini, and Full Mailing address  with phone number for shipping - Winner's info will ONLY be shared with the Sponsor - Must be 18 or older to enter/win!  Open World Wide where allowed by Law. ALL entries will be verified prior to winner being chosen!*



You can also enter to win another DiDi package HERE!






Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.






Monday, December 9, 2013

Fanny Foozle Preschool App ~ songs, games, rhymes and more - Review & Giveaway - Holiday Gift Guide 2013



My kids all love to play on my iPad Mini any chance they get.  But my youngest, 5 year old Lydia is addicted to the Preschool Games and Apps I've been able to download for her to play.  One of her new favorites is Fanny Foozle. 



FANNY FOOZLE, is a Fun smartphone/tablet application aimed at preschoolers. It is FREE through iTunes & Android Stores, but is $1.99 through Kindle Store. The Fanny Foozle StoryTime App is also FREE for kindle though! There is also a print book that can be purchased through Amazon.com.





Fanny Foozle is a funny little character that sort of reminds me of a Jumping Jelly Bean, that sings, plays with her friends and even has a dog named Sam.  Fanny goes on

interactive adventures that young children will enjoy tagging along with.  Fanny lives in a town called Flamboozle which is filled with fun and funny characters that she loves to interact with on her many adventures.



Fanny starts each playtime with a silly, yet catchy song that I find gets stuck in my head at the oddest of times (like when I found myself humming it under my breath while grocery shopping - got a few strange looks from people too - lol)







Fanny Foozle has a fun story that children love to read along with or have read aloud to her.  Each page of the ebook can be interacted with so the child has fun while reading.  And at the end of the book there are fun games and coloring pages to keep the excitement fresh and fun.  Fanny Foozle is a great learning experience for preschool children. It gives each child the satisfaction of solving mysteries, having fun, singing songs, saying
tongue twisters and learning fundamental life building lessons. It is
positive developmental lesson set in a fun and fanciful world.




FANNY FOOZLE, is a Fun smartphone/tablet application aimed at preschoolers. It is FREE through iTunes & Android Stores, but is $1.99 through Kindle Store.
































Lydia loves to read along with Fanny Foozle and her friends. She enjoys the games, songs and interactive parts of the story as well as the game Apps. I think most young children will love having their own read to me, or read along story and games on Mom's or Dad's iPhone or iPad - and having a funny and silly friend to interact with encourages them to use their imaginations as they play and sing along with Fanny and her friends! These apps are fun and engaging and my Lydia just loves them - she also likes to show them to her friends and cousins when they are over to play!



So, check it out on iTunes or Amazon - then, enter below for a chance to win a Print Copy of Fanny Foozle for the young reader to be in your life! Open to US only - must be 18 or older to enter/win!












Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Nativity Story App Review ~ Children can enjoy the Story of the Nativity on ipad or iphone



The Nativity Story App

Where will the Baby Jesus be born?  At the Market? At a restaurant? At the Inn?

Readers of this book app can follow Joseph and Mary on their search for a place to stay in Bethlehem. 

Along the way they encounter a variety of colorful local people and animals.












Great for kids 2-10










Watch a
video on The Nativity Story App:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtBhge8DWFA



















Why Kids Love This
App





  • It's like a vintage pop-up book, with classic
    woodcut-style illustrations




  • By tapping and swiping, kids can help Joseph and
    Mary find a place to stay.




  • Knock on doors... Pull on the rope... Ring the
    bell... Open windows... Make people talk...




  • Create music! Help a band of angels play their
    instruments.




  • Lots of characters to get to know: Innkeeper,
    Merchant, Shepherds, Chef, A Band of Actors, Neighbourhood Children, Mary's
    Donkey, Farm Animals and of course... Angels!




  • Funny sound effects!





 



 



Why Parents & Grandparents Love
This App




  • Nostalgia. It feels like a classic pop-up book,
    bringing back memories for parents and grandparents.


  • Optional Narration: Listen to the old-timey
    narrator tell the story, or read the story yourself.


  • EXTRA Feature: After the story, explore the
    original Bible text that tells the Nativity Story.


  • Amazing Visual Quality: Support for retina
    display











How is This Christmas App
Different?





  • Production Values - It is
    a work of art: a rich visual and sound experience.




  • Interactive - We use the
    touch technology and animation to engage the reader in the story in an
    enchanting and educational way.




  • Age approach - The
    classic Bible story is retold here with an original and creative approach that
    appeals to young kids as well as adults.



  • Original - The app is
    designed like a vintage popup book and includes unique features such as
    interacting with a band of angels and playing instruments like trumpet and harp. 











Our Review:

This is a fun interactive app for kids to show the Nativity Story and help them see what Christmas is all about.  Children can follow along in the story as Mary & Joseph travel by donkey to find a place to stay so Mary can have her baby.  When all the rooms are full, what are they going to do?





Although the interactive app is fun for kids of all ages, it is not biblically correct, so as long as parents or grandparents don't expect the story to be told as the Scriptures tell it, this is a fun app for kids.  My youngest loves moving the donkey around on the page, nodding it's head, opening doors and windows and hearing the conversations of the people on each "page" of the "book."  The fun interactions are great for children to help keep their attention and show how fun it can be to read books even ebooks. 



I love that there are two choices - read it yourself - or "read to me" for children who can not yet read it themselves.  Such a great app for this Holiday Season. 

And Lydia says "I love this story, it is so much fun and the donkey moves all around.  It's great for kids like me."







Currently this app is priced at:




For the iPad
($3.99)


The Nativity Story - Popup DELUXE
Edition https://itunes.apple.com/app/id579941573


For the iPhone
($1.99)


The Nativity Story - Popup MINI
Edition https://itunes.apple.com/app/id681638132








Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

The Human Body Detectives ~Osteoblasts To The Rescue, Apps, & Curriculum too





 Dr Heather does it again with another great ebook, the 4th in this series staring The Human Body Detectives.



 Osteoblasts to the Rescue

~ An Imaginative Journey Through the Skeletal System









In this story, the sisters discover why there are 206 bones in the human body.  Through their imaginations and wonderful detective skills, they take a tour of the human skeletal system.  I won't tell you more because you really should read it for yourself!



My Kids are learning so much about the different systems of the human body through The Human Body Detectives series.  Each and every book is full of adventure, funny and icky moments (according to my youngest) and great educational information that makes learning so much fun. Osteoblasts to the Rescue is the fourth book in this series and we love each and every one of them.  I can't wait for the next adventure with Pearl and Merrin ~ The Human Body Detectives.







About the New Apps for Kids!

The Human Body for Kids HBD series adventures are now available as apps!
Enjoy 10 minutes of peas & quiet while your kids are entertained by a fun and engaging interactive adventure.



The Lucky Escape

Add the magic to your iphone or ipad now.



Battle with the Bugs

Add the magic to your iphone or ipad now.



A Heart Pumping Adventure

Add the magic to your iphone or ipad now.



Educational Description

The Human Body Detectives apps provide free curriculum for volume
purchases; this curriculum is aligned to Common Core State Standards by a
National Board Certified Teacher and provides student exposure to
multiple intelligences.  Curriculum information can be found at http://www.humanbodydetectives.com/curriculum. Please contact drheather@drheathernd.com with questions and links to the curriculum.





About Dr Heather:



Biography
Heather Manley
Dr. Heather Manley, is a practicing physician whose primary
interest is preventative healthcare for families. She was inspired to
write her award winning children's educational adventure series, Human
Body Detectives, as she saw a need to teach children how their bodies
work & what foods best fuel them. By creating the engaging &
entertaining series, children are more apt to make healthier lifestyle
decisions.



HBD series :

The Lucky Escape * Battle with the Bugs * A Heart Pumping Adventure * Osteoblasts to the Rescue





Site: http://www.humanbodydetectives.com/blog/

Twitter: @hbdetectives
 and @drheathernd

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumanBodyDetectives


 











I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion and are not influenced nor reviewed by the sponsor prior to posting.For more info, see my FTC disclosure or Review Policy.


Wednesday, July 10, 2013

The Little Sparrow Named TOO by E. Dantes - Book Tour on Mom Loves 2 Read




Join E. Dantes, author of the children's picture book, The Little Sparrow Named Too, as he tours the blogosphere July 1 - August 30, 2013 on his first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book!


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The Little Sparrow Named Too 



ABOUT THE LITTLE SPARROW NAMED TOO



The series of “TOO” focuses around a sparrow hatchling who is new to life and keen to explore it. He is clever though strong-willed which means he always getting “in” and “out” of trouble – especially when he has a bright idea! Each of the books will broach everyday parental / childcare issues helping children understand the importance of parental guidance and social respect.



 




Purchase your copy at iTunes




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ABOUT E. DANTES


Hi, I’m Dantes, the author of a new series of illustrated children’s books about a little sparrow named “Too”.



Due to my father’s job, my early years were spent running barefoot around the wildernesses of the world and though it gave me a rich appreciation of “Bonne Terre” – literacy came a little later than most. Yet every night literature was still there, with either my mother or father reading a bedtime story.



Concerned with my education, my parents made the hard decision to ship me off to boarding school. During those first long nights away from home, I suffered incredible homesickness and that’s when I discovered the magic of words. Reading the same books I had heard at bedtime somehow made me feel closer to home and in those familiar paragraphs my pangs slipped away. To this day good books are still both my joy and my solace.



The Adventures of Too book series is my “thank you” to children’s literature and it carries only one hope, that a new generation of readers feel the same lasting connection to books as I do.



Find out more about the author at the different places below:




Book Website:

http://www.toosparrow.com


goodreads 



itunes  Social-Network-Twitter 



Social-Network-Facebook 



Social-Network-Pinterest











Pump Up Your Book














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