Product Reviews Net » educational http://www.product-reviews.net Information on the latest gadgets, technology, news and product reviews Sat, 26 May 2012 11:39:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Reading difficulties diagnosed and beginners helped with iPhone app http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/11/28/reading-difficulties-diagnosed-and-beginners-helped-with-iphone-app/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reading-difficulties-diagnosed-and-beginners-helped-with-iphone-app http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/11/28/reading-difficulties-diagnosed-and-beginners-helped-with-iphone-app/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:28:37 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=145744 We have reported on many great educational applications here on Product Reviews, as developers come up with more ingenious ideas to help us teach our children. Today we have news on one that has been recently updated, which helps diagnose reading difficulties and beginners helped with an iPhone app.

Reading Remedies 2.3 is a universal application that is also available for owners of the iPod Touch and iPad, which will help you diagnose areas of potential reading difficulty. It will also provide support for young readers who are just starting to learn. The application will provide parents and teachers assessments and activities in six different reading areas.

These include blending, fluency, segmenting, rhyming, word attack, and more. This application has been created by a full time literacy coach and reading intervention teacher, Mathew Needleman. This latest update has been released to enhance content and functionality, and now will automatically add up user’s scores.

Users are also given tips on how to support reading students who may need extra help in any of the areas. Reading Remedies has already featured in the “what’s hot” for the education category by Apple, as well as the New and Noteworthy. The follow up activates will teach specific skills in each area, and there are also complete lists of common prefixes, sight words, suffixes, and vowel combinations.

Many people who have already downloaded the application have given it much praise including school teachers. Reading Remedies 2.3 is available worldwide on the App Store for only $0.99/£0.69. iOS 4.3 or later required.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/11/28/reading-difficulties-diagnosed-and-beginners-helped-with-iphone-app/feed/ 0 Santa’s World: Educational fun for children via iPhone app http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/11/24/santas-world-educational-fun-for-children-via-iphone-app/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=santas-world-educational-fun-for-children-via-iphone-app http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/11/24/santas-world-educational-fun-for-children-via-iphone-app/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:01:59 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=145591 We are just around a month away now from that special time of year that brings out the kid in all of us. Young children especially can get really excited in the build up to the big event in December. So today we have Santa’s World 1.0 for you, which will provide educational fun via an iPhone app.

This new application brought to you by Tiger Stripes LLC promises to provide children an educational adventure, which is available for owners of the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. This unique application will see children helping Santa get ready for Christmas via a series of exciting educational games.

Users have to help the elves build the toys and choose an outfit for Santa himself. They can also help decorate the Christmas tree or even help pack the bag for Santa’s sleigh providing the perfect holiday game.

The application has been designed with exciting puzzles and games across the North Pole. The elves will need help building the toys such as the instruments and rocket ships from scratch. Once these are finished they have to be carefully placed into Santa’s bag.

Users play a game that is focused on picking out and learning different colored toys, along with numbered ones and musical instruments. Once this is complete users play an exciting dress up game as you get Santa ready. Other learning games include matching specific ornaments for the tree and busting lettered balloons.

The app is great for a variety of ages including young toddlers with everything on the screen being fully interactive and touchable. Santa’s World 1.0 is available worldwide on the App Store for only $1.99/£1.49. iOS 4.3 or later required.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/11/24/santas-world-educational-fun-for-children-via-iphone-app/feed/ 0 iCan ABC for iPhone: Fun app which teaches children the alphabet http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/06/16/ican-abc-for-iphone-fun-app-which-teaches-children-the-alphabet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ican-abc-for-iphone-fun-app-which-teaches-children-the-alphabet http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/06/16/ican-abc-for-iphone-fun-app-which-teaches-children-the-alphabet/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:35:51 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=134735 With modern technology children can supplement their learning at school with various learning aids. Applications have become a big business with thousands of them promising to help learning, but sorting through to find the good ones can be difficult. So today we have iCan ABC for iPhone, which is a fun app which teaches children the alphabet.

The application is brought to you by Monkeybin Studios and was recently updated. You won’t find any ads or links to services outside the app, and has been specially designed with young children in mind. Menus are simple to use and straight forward so young children can do everything themselves.

There are three modes including uppercase, lowercase, and mixed case, with each of them having three levels of difficulty. iCan ABC has been designed by parents using learning methods of pre-school teachers. You will also find soothing music in the app, and great graphics for the right ages.

The application has been receiving favorable reviews from current users. iCan ABC 1.1.0 is available worldwide on the App Store for only $0.99/£59. Requires iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad with iOS 3.1 or later. A dedicated iPad version is available for $2.99/£1.79.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/06/16/ican-abc-for-iphone-fun-app-which-teaches-children-the-alphabet/feed/ 0 New Educational iPad App: Kindergarten 1.0 http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/26/new-educational-ipad-app-kindergarten-1-0/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-educational-ipad-app-kindergarten-1-0 http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/26/new-educational-ipad-app-kindergarten-1-0/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2011 17:41:55 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=126514 If you are looking for a new educational app for your iPad, a feature packed application has recently been released. Kindergarten 1.0 cover’s multiple aspects of a child’s education and keeps them entertained as they learn.

Released by Demansol Software Solutions the app has twenty one features in one pack. Children can learn to play and learn with colors, alphabets and numbers, and much more. They can learn about different animals and birds with pictures, and there is also a writing section that teaches kids to write alphabets in a colorful manner.

Other things children are taught include the calendar, this teaches days and months of the year, and they can also draw and sketch to really use their imagination. There are even fun quizzes to test their knowledge, which include Hangman and a mathematical quiz.

Kindergarten 1.0 is available worldwide on the App Store for only $1.99/£1.19. iOS 3.2 or later required. Check the application in action in the video below.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/26/new-educational-ipad-app-kindergarten-1-0/feed/ 0 Kids Educational iOS App: Matching Animals for Kids 1.0 http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/21/kids-educational-ios-app-matching-animals-for-kids-1-0/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kids-educational-ios-app-matching-animals-for-kids-1-0 http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/21/kids-educational-ios-app-matching-animals-for-kids-1-0/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:08:12 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=125969 A great educational application has recently been released which helps young children develop fine-motor skills, is available for owners of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Matching Animals for Kids 1.0 is also currently being offered at an introductory price with 50% off.

Released by Minimax Games the application has young children matching animals from a collection of colorful cards. They reveal the cards to find pairs, and there are lots of different game modes. Children can even play and enjoy the game without any assistance from adults.

As the cute game is played children improve their fine-motor skills, and learn how to recognize and remember images and symbols. In total there are five different game modes from six to twenty tiles, and the game is accompanied by motivational sounds. The application also records your child’s highest score and best time.

Matching Animals for Kids 1.0 is available worldwide on the App Store for only $0.99/£0.59. iOS 3.0 or later required. See a video of the application below.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/21/kids-educational-ios-app-matching-animals-for-kids-1-0/feed/ 0 Learn about the world with educational iPhone quiz http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/10/learn-about-the-world-with-educational-iphone-quiz/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=learn-about-the-world-with-educational-iphone-quiz http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/10/learn-about-the-world-with-educational-iphone-quiz/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:25:07 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=124842 A free educational quiz game which promises to teach users things about world culture and more, has recently been released. World Academy 1.0 is available for owners of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

Released by California based Makers Interactive, the application is a fun quiz game that also teaches users about culture, global landmarks, history, and popular local cuisine. World Academy is perfect for the family quiz night as it takes users across the world testing their knowledge.

There are audio clips and images which appear on screen giving players only 30 seconds to choose a location, and select the correct answer. You will find a hand drawn map which makes it easy to find and select the correct country.

As players improve their scores, so will their knowledge of the world’s culture and geography, and is suitable for all ages to enjoy. World Academy 1.0 is free and available on the App Store. iOS 3.1.3 or later required.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/10/learn-about-the-world-with-educational-iphone-quiz/feed/ 0 Toddler Sing & Learn 1.0: Educational iPhone App http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/02/toddler-sing-learn-1-0-educational-iphone-app/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=toddler-sing-learn-1-0-educational-iphone-app http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/02/toddler-sing-learn-1-0-educational-iphone-app/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:42:10 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=123902 A new educational application has recently been released which is packed with stuff for young children to do while they learn. Toddler Sing & Learn 1.0 is available for owners of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

Released by development company Kiboomu, the app will have young children learning words, letters, numbers, colors, shapes, body parts, and food. There are also sing-along songs for users to enjoy. Children can choose from ten different puzzles, ten different songs, and ten different coloring pictures to enjoy.

The company was founded last year by two Platinum Award-Winning Canadian music and tech-savvy women entrepreneurs. Young children will develop early vocabulary and matching skills using this application.

When users put pieces correctly into a puzzle they will then hear music. They can also create masterpieces with hours of coloring fun.

Toddler Sing & Learn 1.0 is available worldwide on the App Store for only $1.99/£1.19. iOS 3.0 or later required.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/02/toddler-sing-learn-1-0-educational-iphone-app/feed/ 0 Educational iPhone App: Cute Alphabets 1.0 http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/01/educational-iphone-app-cute-alphabets-1-0/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=educational-iphone-app-cute-alphabets-1-0 http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/01/educational-iphone-app-cute-alphabets-1-0/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:55:14 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=123808 Helping our children to learn these days is easier thanks to modern technology. Applications are a great way to help children to learn while they have fun. Today we have news of another new application which has recently been released.

Released by Internet Design Zone, Cute Alphabets 1.0 is available for owners of the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. The fun application will help parents with the early education of their children in the basics of ABC alphabets. With the aid of lovely graphics young children can learn the alphabet in a simple but joyful way.

Children identify objects by pictures and names, and items are spoken aloud in a child’s voice. A cute honeybee is the teacher in the app, and grabs the attention of young children. Each letter is accompanied by a picture, and children learn to associate the letters with sounds.

Cute Alphabets 1.0 is available worldwide on the App Store for only $0.99/£0.59. iOS 3.0 or later required.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/03/01/educational-iphone-app-cute-alphabets-1-0/feed/ 0 Educational iPhone App: Counting Bear 1.3 http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/02/28/educational-iphone-app-counting-bear-1-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=educational-iphone-app-counting-bear-1-3 http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/02/28/educational-iphone-app-counting-bear-1-3/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:07:15 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=123685 A great educational application which will help younger children to count has recently been updated. Counting Bear 1.3 is available for owners of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

Released by GrasshopperApps this lovely application will help your child to quickly learn to count by sight, sound and touch. With an easy to use interface young children will have no trouble using the app. Your child can learn to count from 1 to 20, which can be set by the user.

Ideal for children aged between 0 to 6, they learn to count by touch and as each item is counted the child will hear the number. Users can even add their own voice so your young child can hear mommy’s or daddy’s voice as they learn.

There is the great option of adding your own objects by taking photos, so your child can count their favorite items and make the game even more fun. If any of the existing items are not liked they can be easily deleted. When a child gets a wrong answer, game play is not stopped as they can just try again and touch the correct answer.

Counting Bear 1.3 is available worldwide on the App Store for only $0.99/£0.59. iOS 3.2 or later required.

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]]> http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/02/28/educational-iphone-app-counting-bear-1-3/feed/ 0 Kids Learn Healthy Eating: The Vitamin Adventures of Don and Flip for iPad http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/01/28/kids-learn-healthy-eating-the-vitamin-adventures-of-don-and-flip-for-ipad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kids-learn-healthy-eating-the-vitamin-adventures-of-don-and-flip-for-ipad http://www.product-reviews.net/2011/01/28/kids-learn-healthy-eating-the-vitamin-adventures-of-don-and-flip-for-ipad/#comments Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:27:22 +0000 Gary Johnson http://www.product-reviews.net/?p=120142 The iPad is a great tool for educational applications for our children; they can have hours of fun while they learn. A new app has just been released that teaches children all about vitamins, while entertaining them with an interactive story book.

The Vitamin Adventures of Don and Flip 1.0 is narrated by two lovable birds engaging children with games and stories as they learn. The two birds, Don and Flip spend the day sitting on a tree getting up to mischief. While doing this the user gets to play a related game, and if they win find out about a vitamin.

Six elements make up the plot one for each vitamin, the first game sees Don and Flip dropping apples from the tree. This is where the child takes over to catch the apples to stop them landing on the scared worms. For an award the user’s vitamin power level goes up, and they get to learn what vitamins can be found in apples.

Children can also use the option of finding out more about each vitamin on the information screen. Just tap on the icon to find out what foods are rich in each individual vitamin. The Vitamin Adventures of Don and Flip 1.0 is available on the App Store for only $0.99.

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