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Welcome to Apples and Apps. In old school style, we used to bring apples to the teacher. Now bring the teacher to you. As a Mom, I'm Keeping You Up-To-Date on the Latest Educational FREE and On SALE iPhone & iPad Apps. Why educational apps? Just like you, I have kids. And although they love Angry Birds, I'd like to see them learn something as well. And no, I have absolutely NO affiliation with Apple or any of its products… although I am writing this on a MacBook.

Jul 31, 2012

Science360 for iPad


Science360 for iPad
The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Science360 for iPad provides easy access to engaging science and engineering images and video from around the globe and a news feed featuring breaking news from NSF-funded institutions. Content is either produced by NSF or gathered from scientists, colleges and universities, and NSF science and engineering centers.

If you have questions or comments, or if you are an NSF-funded researcher and would like to have your images or video included in the app, contact science360app@nsf.gov.

Features:

- Spectacular images from NSF-funded institutions available in high resolution for download to your iPad
- Fun and engaging streaming video (WiFi or 3G connection required) on a wide range of topics
- Hundreds of images and videos to experience, with new content added weekly
- Share images and videos on Facebook and Twitter or via email
- Keep abreast of breaking stories in scientific discovery as they happen with the in-app news feed
- Pan through content in the unique 360 view or find content via keyword with a simple two finger touch
- With a single touch, save favorite images and video within the app so that they can easily be found again



Science360 for iPad - National Science Foundation


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Jul 30, 2012

Free/On Sale Educational Apps, July 30



If you would like to purchase or download any of the apps listed, please use the links above. It gives you the same great deals, but allows me to keep finding you specials! As always, check pricing before purchasing. Happy learning!


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ABCMouse.com Zoo Set 3 - Free App of the Day

ABCmouse.com Zoo Set 3
Welcome to Set 3 of the Zoo from ABCmouse.com. 

This zoo app is an amazing new way to explore animals for kids. With unique features, realistic animals and setting, engaging art, and high quality narration and music, this app will be a favorite for kids of all ages. Universal for both iPad and iPhone with beautiful full resolution animations of the animals. Easy to use navigation and optimized performance make visiting the zoo even more fun.

Features of the ABCMouse.com Zoo apps include: 

Realistic animal exhibits - Photo realistic animals animated by professional animators in natural surroundings and true animals sounds. 

Fun Animal Facts - Learn about the animals with illustrated facts read by the zoo guide. 

Animal Quiz - Test your knowledge about each animals with the multiple choice quiz feature. 

Also watch for fun audio easter eggs. 



ABCmouse.com Zoo Set 3 - Age of Learning, Inc.

Hanna Andersson

Jul 27, 2012

Free/On Sale Educational Apps, July 27



Big news this Friday and the iPad apps are leading the way! A brand new Cat in the Hat app has been released and is on sale: The Cat in the Hat Color & Create. Left Right Pup is a brand new iPad app, as well as the popular book Drat!, is on sale is getting high marks, too.



If you would like to purchase or download any of the apps listed, please use the links above. It gives you the same great deals, but allows me to keep finding you specials! As always, check pricing before purchasing. Happy learning!


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Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat Color & Create! - Random House Digital, Inc.


Left Right Pup - KBooM Games


Drat! - zuuka! GmbH

Laugh & Learn Animal Sounds for Baby by Fisher-Price - Free App of the Day


Laugh & Learn Animal Sounds for Baby for iPad
Babies are encouraged to learn animal names and the sounds animals make through interacting with engaging animations and sound effects! Baby can tap or tilt the screen to set a learning world in motion! There are two levels of play to grow with baby. Designed for babies 6 mos. & up.

Features:
• Tap or tilt the screen to interact with the animals. They’ll make their animal noise or slide across the screen to delight baby!
• In level one, animals are introduced one at a time. Baby can tap anywhere on the screen to activate the fun learning content.
• In level two, four animals appear on the screen at a time. Baby can tap a specific animal to choose the learning content.
• Music Time! Once baby has learned new animals and their sounds, it's time to dance with two sung songs!
• Teaches animals, animal sounds, first words, and action/reaction.



iPhone:
Animal Sounds for Baby - Fisher-Price

iPad:
Laugh & Learn Animal Sounds for Baby for iPad - Fisher-Price

Jul 26, 2012

ABCmouse.com Zoo Set 2 - Free App of the Day


ABCmouse.com Zoo Set 2
Welcome to Set 2 of the Zoo from ABCmouse.com. 

This zoo app is an amazing new way to explore animals for kids. With unique features, realistic animals and setting, engaging art, and high quality narration and music, this app will be a favorite for kids of all ages. Universal for both iPad and iPhone with beautiful full resolution animations of the animals. Easy to use navigation and optimized performance make visiting the zoo even more fun.

Features of the ABCMouse.com Zoo apps include: 

Realistic animal exhibits - Photo realistic animals animated by professional animators in natural surroundings and true animals sounds. 

Fun Animal Facts - Learn about the animals with illustrated facts read by the zoo guide. 

Animal Quiz - Test your knowledge about each animals with the multiple choice quiz feature. 

Also watch for fun audio easter eggs.



ABCmouse.com Zoo Set 2 - Age of Learning, Inc.

Hanna Andersson

Free/On Sale Educational Apps, July 26



Helloooooo. It seems like everyone's on vacation this week, including developers. But those who are hanging out at home have offered most of the apps listed below for FREE. We also have a couple for just 99 cents. 


If you would like to purchase or download any of the apps listed, please use the links above. It gives you the same great deals, but allows me to keep finding you specials! As always, check pricing before purchasing. Happy learning!


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Jul 25, 2012

Vocabulary Central Grade 11 - Free App of the Day


Vocabulary Central Grade 11
Vocabulary Central Grade 11 offers selection specific and academic support activities such as interactive flashcards and trivia games. Divided into six units of content, these activities help students learn each vocabulary word. Each unit has two activities: Flashcards and Vocab Trivia.

With Flashcards, you can build your understanding of each vocabulary word. Each flashcard provides an explanation of the word, a model sentence, a supporting image, synonyms and antonyms, word families, and background information, all with accompanying audio. After practicing, it’s time to earn some points in the Quiz mode. Once you've reviewed all the flashcards within a Unit, you can access the Vocab Trivia activity.

In Vocab Trivia, read each question, and then choose the best answer. The faster you answer a question, the higher your score will be. If you wait too long, the incorrect answers will start to vanish. When they vanish, so will your chance to score more points.

Vocabulary Central is also available for Grades 6 - 10 and 12.


Vocabulary Central Grade 11 - Pearson Education, Inc.

Hanna Andersson

Jul 24, 2012

Free/On Sale Educational Apps, July 24



Monday was sleepy. But people are waking up this Tuesday! Be sure to check out all of the Miss Priss stories that went on sale. But there are a couple of biggies that went on sale, too!

Sesame Street's popular series continues with Another Monster at the End of This StoryTimmy's Number Tracing, based on the popular Timmy series (which we stream through Netflix), as well as the wildly popular book Don't Let the Pigeon Run this App (with lots of extra bells and whistles) went on sale as well. 


iPad Only Apps:




If you would like to purchase or download any of the apps listed, please use the links above. It gives you the same great deals, but allows me to keep finding you specials! As always, check pricing before purchasing. Happy learning!


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Agnitus - Free App of the Day


Agnitus - Preschool to Kindergarten Math, Alphabet, Fruits, Shapes, Colors, Counting & Animals
Agnitus - Preschool to Kindergarten Math, Alphabet, Fruits, Shapes, Colors, Counting & Animals




Meet Icky and Olly! They’re playtime friends who have fun adventures here in the land of Agnitus learning! Icky (who has a sweet little laugh) will help your child recognize colors, fruits, and animals! Icky’s sidekick, Olly, shows your child how to learn and play with shapes and numbers! Here is what we play and learn:

Colors: We love colors, yes we do! Learning how to find each hue!
Shapes: Find the shapes and count them too! Stepping stones in front of you!
Fruits: Yummy says Icky! Oranges, cherries, blueberries – learning to notice them! Limes, pears and watermelon – all green - Can you tell them apart?
Animals: Elephants, tigers, monkeys and more, now you see them, now you don’t! Was that a snake, a hippo or a frog?
Numbers: Beginning numbers - we count, it’s true! As part of learning our colors for you!
Letters: We begin with letters a bit at a time, building skill sets as we climb!

DEVELOPMENTAL CRITERIA

Early Childhood Development (ECD) criteria: learn – explore – anticipate – memorize - spatial cognition – emotional development.
Ideal ages for this playtime game: 2 - 5 years

FEATURES

- Playtime levels ‘smartly’ advance, adapting to your child’s learning needs.
- Parental Dashboard and Skill Reports follow & detail your child’s achievements.
- More than one child can be registered to play and learn.



ABOUT AGNITUS


Agnitus touch-enabled ‘smart’ learning games for the iPad take a brand new approach to playtime learning! As your child learns, Agnitus recognizes your child’s strengths and challenges, gently increasing familiarity for your child, through ‘learning-to-learn’ and providing alternative activities adapted to meet your child’s needs.

We know children are naturally creative. Children learn through play, and by seeing, touching, hearing, and doing. Enjoying learning, prepares your child for ready-entry into preschool and structured learning environments. Proven techniques are provided here, to help build basic skills that eventually prepare your child to learn reading, writing and arithmetic. Parents interested in detailed reports on your child’s progress in these remarkable games, can receive and share Skill Reports via email.


Agnitus - Preschool to Kindergarten Math, Alphabet, Fruits, Shapes, Colors, Counting & Animals - Agnitus

Hanna Andersson

Jul 23, 2012

Let’s Color! - Free App of the Day


Let's Color!
It’s a living, breathing coloring book! Let’s Color! is a magical (and educational) new twist on children’s coloring books.

Simply color a page, press the GO button and watch your drawings come to life. A few dots become falling snow. Scribbles turn to smoke plumes puffed from chimneys. A jagged line pulsates into fire (or water or mustard or whatever a child imagines) spewing from a dinosaur’s mouth.

Afterwards, save your child’s drawing and email it to family and friends!

This time, there are even more free pages, more animation effects, and more features, all designed to inspire children and encourage their creativity.

Let’s play! Let’s learn! Let’s Color!

Features:
• 18 free “living” drawing pages 
• Drawing palette including stickers, chalk, colors, and more
• 16 additional pages available
• Features international award-winning Lazoo art
• Gallery for saved pictures
• Email, Facebook, Twitter, and print capabilities 
• Upload pictures to Lazoo’s digital treasure chest
• Charming animated short featuring Miku the Bunny and friends

Let's Color! - Lazoo Worldwide, Inc

Hanna Andersson