Space Images for iPad - Free App of the Day

★ Staff Favorite on iTunes (Space Images for iPhone V1)! 

Discover stunning images and videos of space, stars and planets -- including Earth and the sun! -- at your fingertips with the Space Images app from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a leader in robotic exploration of the solar system.

NASA/JPL's Space Images app offers a unique view of the sky via hundreds of images taken by spacecraft studying planets, stars, galaxies, weather on Earth and more. Save to your device as backgrounds or wallpaper and share them with friends on Facebook, Twitter and email as you scan through our extensive photo albums and rate your favorites. 

The Space Images app works together with NASA/JPL’s newly launched Space Images website at http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/jplimages, so you can always have a view of space on the go (via iPhone and iPad) or at your desk. 

Features

· Discover the latest science images and videos of planets, stars, galaxies, weather and more 
· Share photos and videos with friends on Facebook and Twitter
· Rate photos and check out which ones make the Top Rated list
· Choose the best space images and keep them handy in the Favorites folder
· Search for images or browse by categories -- now including Editor’s Pick!
· Access full captions for more on scientific discoveries, NASA spacecraft and missions 
· Save images to your mobile device as backgrounds and wallpapers

Pearl Diver

Pearl Diver comes in two different versions for iPhone and iPad. 


Throw on your diving helmet, and head into the depths of the sea! Dive amidst shipwrecks and sunken ruins for the valuable pearls, maybe even the elusive black pearl. But watch out for that pesky electric eel!

Ideal for middle school and upper elementary students, grades 3-8, this app addresses number and operations standards established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), including:

=> Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, and number systems.
=> Understand and represent commonly used fractions.
=> Understand fractions as part of unit wholes and as locations on number lines.
=> Compare and order fractions, and find their approximate locations on the number line.

* Developed by mathematics educators, researchers, and game developers at the Learning Games Lab at New Mexico State University. Games developed by the Learning Games Lab undergo a rigorous instructional design process, extensive user testing, and input from learners, teachers, and researchers. For more information about the NMSU Learning Games Lab, visit http://learninggameslab.org.


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Math Easy HD Lite

Math Easy Lite makes learning math easy and entertaining for your children with Math Easy HD. Download this lite version of game themed learning app to give children 6 and under the opportunity to discover and subsequently master arithmetic in a way that will engage them and create a lively and dynamic learning environment. 

Math Easy HD Lite utilizes a set of 3 puzzle games to teach young users basic math. These games cover fundamental concepts of arithmetic to an extent that not intimidating to young children. This app is geared to teach kids how to count from 0 to 20 and identify even and odd numbers between 0 and 20. The limited range of numbers children are given to work with in this app ensures that the concepts they are learning stay simple enough for them to understand while wide enough to challenge them as they begin to learn. 

Created to provide an entertaining and dynamic learning environment, Math Easy HD Lite includes both features to make it more visually attractive, as well as features that ensure its usability. The app includes vivid game animations and sound effects to help engage users while an astonishingly simple user interface – designed specifically for young children to use – makes navigating through this learning tool easy and hassle free. The app also includes clear written prompts together with vocal guidance to ensure all learning points are clear and easy to understand. Made to make learning basic math a fun and enlightening experience, Math Easy HD Lite is the perfect way for parents to introduce their children to arithmetic in a manner that will captivate them and encourage them to learn.

Lobster Diver - Free App of the Day

Throw on your diving helmet, and head into the depths of the sea! Dive off the coast of Maine for lobster traps - you might even snatch the elusive blue lobster. But watch out for that pesky electric eel!

* Ideal for middle school and upper elementary students, grades 3-8.

* Addresses number and operations standards established by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), including:

=> Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, and number systems.
=> Understand and represent commonly used fractions.
=> Understand fractions as part of unit wholes and as locations on numaber lines.
=> Compare and order fractions, and find their approximate locations on the number line.

* Developed as part of the "Math Snacks" initiative and Maine Cooperative Extension. Other free animations, activities, and games are available through the Math Snacks web site at http://mathsnacks.org.

* Developed by mathematics educators, researchers, and game developers at the Learning Games Lab at New Mexico State University. Games developed by the Learning Games Lab undergo a rigorous instructional design process, extensive user testing, and input from learners, teachers, and researchers. For more information about the NMSU Learning Games Lab, visit http://learninggameslab.org.

Pearl Diver was developed in part under a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Education.


iPhone: Lobster Diver - Learning Games Lab, NM State University
iPad: Lobster Diver HD - Learning Games Lab, NM State University

Sam Phibian - Free App of the Day

Sam Phibian makes counting fun. 

Sam Phibian can only make it through the day by counting the bugs he eats. Eating too many bugs--or eating the silly things in his swamp that aren't bugs at all--will cause Sam to grow too big for his lily pad! 

Sam Phibian combines attractive graphics, fun game play, and just the right amount of absurdity to create an interactive experience that makes counting practice engaging for young (and old!) learners.

Paper Hangman - Free App of the Day

Throw away the pen and paper and save some trees with Paper Hangman. Guess letters to fill in the blanks of a word or phrase and score points. With our unique scoring system, you are awarded more points for each consecutive correct guess, so choose carefully! If you correctly solve a puzzle, it counts toward your overall high score. Shake your device to begin a new puzzle. Simple and convenient.

- fun and educational for kids and adults.
- online leaderboard with daily scores.
- over 2500 words and phrases.
- choose from various topics.
- enter your own words and let a friend guess.

Ninja Chicken - Free App of the Day

Ninja Chicken - Tiny Chicken learns Prime Numbers


This game provides an engaging and addictive interface to help children identify prime and composite numbers.


Various bombs are thrown at the screen with a number displayed on it. The player is required to slash the composite numbers - but leave the prime numbers alone.

This game covers prime numbers from 1 - 100.

Playful Minds: Math (5-8 years old)

Playful Minds: Math (5-8 years old) is a fun and appealing educational application that provides your child with a gradual and in-depth understanding of math. Your child will enjoy learning and progressing freely through the math program. 

A GENUINE AND EFFICIENT LEARNING TOOL 
• A complete review of the US and UK math programs for ages 5 to 8. 
• More than 300 exercises covering 5 different categories: Algebra, Geometry, Data Analysis, Measurement and Numbers & Operations. 
• The difficulty of the drills is adaptable to ensure a smooth and steady learning curve. 

YOUR CHILD WILL WANT TO LEARN AND PROGRESS ON HIS OR HER OWN
• All directions and explanations are both displayed on-screen and voiced to guarantee easy comprehension.
• Exercises are designed to never be discouraging as all mistakes are explained. This guarantees targeted lessons for your child. 
• Follow your child’s progress thanks to complete score charts in all categories. 

COME TO THE ISLAND WHERE LEARNING IS FUN!
• Your child will create his or her own personalized avatar that will journey to a tropical island full of animated animal professors.
• Fun and enjoyable rewards will motivate your child to continue along the journey.
• Bonus 3D exercises offer a whole new dimension to lessons for even more fun.

A SAFE & SECURE MULTIPLAYER MODE FOR DEEPER LEARNING 
• Select up to 5 of your child’s friends to play with online and improve social and communication skills.
• Playing with friends or with you allows your child to benefit from a sense of challenge, boosting confidence and encouraging progress.
• Various mini-games cover the 5 categories of the program.

Dictionary.com

A personal favorite for me, I find I use this app all of the time. 


Top-rated app with trusted reference content from Dictionary.com & Thesaurus.com that works offline with no Internet connection needed when searching words. 


★ Apple ‘Top 25 All-Time Best Apps For iPad’, Time Magazine ‘Top 10 Back-To-School App’, Winner: CNET Top 100 Mobile App Award ★

Features:
* English Dictionary and Thesaurus - over 2,000,000 definitions, synonyms & antonyms
* Offline access – no Internet connection needed for most content
* Daily content, including Word of the Day & The Hot Word 
* Audio pronunciation 
* Example sentences 
* Word origin & history
* Voice search (five free searches included)
* Favorite words 
* Search history
* Spelling suggestions
* Popular & local trending searches
* Shake your iPad to receive a random, surprise word