January Technology Times
Start the year out APP-tastic! If you have any mobile device, check out these two ways of purchasing apps. Search any apps store for “apps for kids”, “educational apps for kids”, or by a grade level – ex: “fourth grade apps” and see what you come up with. The Amazon Android store has a paid app for free everyday!
www.apple.com/apps
With hundreds of thousands of apps, There’s an app for almost anything
http://www.amazon.com/ (drop down menu “apps for android” then “apps for kids”) A free paid app every day
Some current app recommendations
iTunes store
Super Speller: Create Your Own Spelling Tests
By Quiet Spark LLC
Price: $2.99
LetterSchool - learn all about letters and numbers: writing, counting, phonics and more.
By Boreaal b.v. Price: $2.99
Amazon Android Store
Kid Math Game -This is a fun way for kids to learn numbers and build up their
basic math skills
by divmob Price: Free
Peter Pig’s Money Counter – Teach your kids about money with a fun game,
show how to recognize and sort coins, and discover interesting facts about U.S. currency
by Visa Price: Free