On SALE and FREE Apps, Starting 6/6

Here's today's apps that went on sale or free. Personally, I can't believe Once Upon a Potty went on sale. Grab that while you can. It won't last. Zoo Train is my preschooler's favorite. And I can't wait to read Banana Skin Chaos with the kiddos. As always, check the pricing before purchasing. Happy learning! 


If you would like to purchase or download any of the apps listed, 
please use the links below.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star - Free App of the Day

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star - interactive children’s sing along and activity center 


This app contains 8 educational activities & games + the full interactive Twinkle Twinkle song. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star was also selected "New and Noteworthy" by Apple. 

Essentially, this app is an all in one collection of intuitive and educational games, including the famous “Twinkle twinkle little star” song in a vivid interactive and high quality production. This application provides the perfect place to learn and play in an enjoyable and rich environment. Section include:

• Interactive sing along
• Coloring book
• Galazy Puzzles
• 123 Count
• Peekaboo Star
• Zodiac memory game
• Star maze
• Connect the dots
• Star directions

Carefully designed for babies, toddlers and children of all ages this application is a unique, new and high quality musical production of the song joined with fabulous animated activities and games.
Ideal for an engaging, educational, visually and audibly exciting experience. Turn up the volume and let the family fun begin.

Note: First 2 song pages, and first 2 screens of all games are completely free. Many many more fun screens, activities and features are available with an easy to use in-app purchase inside the app.

Free and On Sale Apps, starting 6/5

There's a wealth of new apps that went FREE and On SALE this week. Check them out, but always be sure to check out pricing before purchasing!

If you would like to purchase or download any of the apps listed, please use the links below. 

Touch Calc - Free App of the Day

A Universal App, Touch Calc is a useful scientific calculator app means that your iPod Touch or iPhone can serve double duties in the classroom. The app offers all the basic calculator functions like addition and subtraction, but also includes a scientific mode, a statistical mode and a bit/integer mode. Colored keys are added to help you distinguish between the different functions, and preferences can be set for each mode. All in all, this is a powerful and useful free app to have.

FREE and On SALE Apps, 6/4

There's a wealth of new apps that went FREE and On SALE this week. Check them out, but always be sure to check out pricing before purchasing!

If you would like to purchase or download any of the apps listed, please use the links below. 

PBS KIDS Video - Free App of the Day

Watch videos from your favorite PBS KIDS television series anytime, anywhere (in the USA). “PBS KIDS Video” features more than 1,000 videos from over a dozen top PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS GO! television series, including Curious George, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That, Dinosaur Train, SUPER WHY!, Sesame Street and Wild Kratts.

The app provides a safe, child-friendly viewing experience for all ages. Kids can easily browse and watch videos at home, on the road, or anywhere with a 3G or WiFi connection.


Every week, the app will introduce your child to a new “Weekly Pick,” a set of fun educational videos that will engage him or her in reading, science, math and more.


The app also includes features that parents can access by sliding the “i-bar” to the right:
* Access your local PBS station TV schedule.
* Tap the heart icon to add a show to your child’s favorites list.
* Share videos via email, Facebook or Twitter.
* Learn more about a TV series, such as intended age and learning goals.
* Download related PBS KIDS apps.
* Buy shows from iTunes or PBS KIDS Shop.


PBS KIDS Video is a key part of PBS KIDS’ commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children through curriculum-based entertainment—wherever kids are. More PBS KIDS videos may also be found online at pbskids.org/video. You can support PBS KIDS through the selection of other apps and TV shows available in the iTunes Store.

iPhone: PBS KIDS Video - PBS KIDS
iPad: PBS KIDS Video - PBS KIDS

The Cat in the Hat LITE - Free App of the Day

This free LITE version of the Dr. Seuss classic "The Cat in the Hat" includes the first few pages of the digital book app.

On a cold and wet day, two children are visited by a mischievous cat, wearing a tall, red and white-striped hat. To entertain the children, the Cat performs wacky tricks, creating a mess of the house. Will mother find out about the Cat and see the mess?

New features only available in this omBook include professional narration, background audio and enlarged artwork for each scene. To promote reading in young children, individual words are highlighted as the story is read and words zoom up when pictures are touched.  By combining the original text and artwork of Dr. Seuss with features that entertain and promote reading, this omBook appeals to readers of all ages.

Recommended Ages: 3 - 6 

Additional Features include:

• Picture / Word association — words zoom up and are spoken when pictures are touched
• Individual words highlight and are read aloud when tapped 
• Professional audio narration
• Custom background audio for each scene
• Pages pan & zoom to accentuate the beautiful, original art of Dr. Seuss

Awards include:

• Winner of 2010 Parent's Choice Silver Honor for Mobile Apps
• Won 2nd Place in 2010 Best App Ever Awards for eBooks
• Editor's Choice - Children's Technology Review, June 2010