Experience Long Multiplication on the iPod or iPhone
My oldest kid has been struggling with long multiplications for a while. We have been practising and practising. Doing the traditional way on paper is ok but nothing really exciting. He is so reluctant to do it. Thanks to the iPod, it all changed few weeks ago when I downloaded theLong Multiplication App for the iPod or iPhone.
Don’t expect your kids to go crazy and be like “thank you so much mum for this app” ... it is still straight forward math and needs to be introduced as a help and support tool to the process of learning long multiplication. We work it out at during homework time and it does wonders, my son actually enjoys doing long multiplication, it is a nice break.
Scholastic Teams with Tales2Go to Stream Kids ‘ Audio Stories to iPhone and iPod Touch
Scholastic teams with Tales2Go to Stream Kids ‘ Audio Stories to iPhone and iPod Touch.
Scholastic, a well know source for fun educational games has announced a partnership with Tales2Go. Scholastic audio books will be available on the Tale2go service.
Linda Lee, VP and General Manager of Scholastic Audio, said,:
“We are excited to work with Tales2Go and make our audio stories available to parents and kids in an innovative new way – on-demand and on-the-go. Smartphone mobile apps are proliferating at an incredible rate, and have become an important area of focus for us.”
Few months ago, Nintendo launched the DSi. The DSi was a major upgrade of the DS Lite and included new features such as:
A camera
Extra RAM
Built-in internal storage space (as the Wii)
Software Innovations
The DSi was a great addition to the Nintendo product range. As of 5 March 2010 for Europe,and March 28 for the USA Nintendo goes one step bigger with:
The launch of the DSi – Xl
So what will the DSi – XL have?
The DSi XL will have all the features of the DSi . One of the major differences is a bigger screen. The Nintendo DSi – XL feature a 4.2 inch screen, 93% bigger than the screen of the DS lite. As a result, the gaming experience will be enhanced. The viewing angle being much wider it will be easier to play and share the fun with family and friend. The larger screen will be ideal for you and your kids to discover and play many fun educational games.
In addition, the DSi XL comes pr-loaded with some of the most famous software such as :
Dr Kawashima's: Little Bit of Brain Training: Arts Edition
Dictionary 6 in 1 with Camera Function
Nintendo DSi Browser, which enables you to easily access the internet from anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection.
The DSi – XL will be available in 2 colours, wine red and dark brown with a glossy sheen on top and matt finish on the underside that provides excellent grip when resting on a table or other surface during gameplay.
To play on the DSi XL you will be able to use the regular stylus, but it will be a bit longer by 4mm or the new Touch Pen, larger and bigger than the regular stylus.
As with the DSi you will be able create, customise and share photos with friends and family. You will also be able to listen and play music using the DSi sound application.
The Winter Olympics Games are on their way and soon we will all get involved one way or the other. The Olympics Games is a worldwide event and our kids are being exposed to it. Why not relay their experience with a video game on their Nintendo DS, DSi or Wii.
Atari has develop a game Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for kids (and grown up!) to relay such an important event.
For the first time in a Sonic and Mario game you will be able to use the Wii board.
Let your kids follow the Vancouver Winter Olympic 2010 on TV and then let them have a play trying to become super champion themselves with Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games.
Follow the Vancouver Winter Olympic 2010 and team up with your friend and family to compete in authentic Olympics disciplines.
All the disciplines you'd expect are here: Alpine skiing, ice hockey, speed skating, bobsleigh, figure skating and snowboard halfpipe. In addition, you will also discover new fantasy events such as Dream Ski Cross, which sees everyone competing in a Mario Kart style race complete with familiar looking power-ups and speed boosts. Realism isn't the goal here, just good old fashioned multiplayer fun.
Key Features of the game include:
Superstar team-up: Only the second game to include Mario and Sonic characters together, featuring the official Olympics license and input from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto. Worlds collide: Play as any of the characters from the original game - from Prince Peach to Vector the Crocodile, as well as first-timers Donkey Kong and Metal Sonic. Added balance: For the first time in a Sonic & Mario game you'll be able to use the Balance Board for some events, if you have one. The full monty: The new Festival mode lets you play through the whole of the Olympic Winter Games, including all the disciplines and an opening and closing ceremony. Friendly rivalry: Mountains of multiplayer options, including four-player competitive tournaments and co-operative game
So get ready for the Vancouver Winter Olympics and team up with Mario and Sonic for the event.
You are planning to travel ... Get ready for some Fun Educational Apps
Traveling can be fun, but at one point we as parent always face the traditional “Mum, are we there yet?”, When are we there” “I am bored” ... and so one. Get ready to make the most of your travel and make sure to download some Fun Educational Apps before you go.
Travelling, going to new places can be great way for our children to discover and learn new things. Take advantage of today’s technology and include some fun educational apps on your kid’s iPod Touch or your own iPhone if you let them play with it.
Here are some Fun Educational Apps that will transform your travel experience. Each Apps can be played on the go, in the train or in the car.
Give a new dimension to bingo. With road trip bingo, your kids will have to spot things on the way, the first one to find them all wins. Simple fun and easy, it will bring some fun into long journey.
Requirements: compatible with iPod Touch or iPhone. Requires iPhone OS2.21 or later
Don’t we all have it, Are we there yet, mum I am bored, How long before we get there ... and it goes on. Time to get your iPod Touch or iPhone out and play iSpy Kids Travel Game. iSpy is a fun and ingenious games that can be played altogether. With iSPy kids Travel, you will see pictures of things such as bus, road sign ... and you, your kids and friend will have to spot these images in the real world. The game can be played up to 4 persons and includes 2 different sets of pictures. One is for the country side and small towns and the other is for cities and area. The one that find the object first wins.
Requirements: compatible with iPod Touch or iPhone. Requires iPhone OS2.0 or later
This game is intended for the whole family to ply while travelling. The Fun Kids Car Travel Game contains over 200 questions, which will let you discover new things in a fun educational way. Questions are formulated in an open ended manner in order to encourage creativity, other are very straightforward. Play as a team or against or against one another. Add some fun to it and find things before the time runs out. The whole family will enjoy it. The younger ones can play with questions related to shape, number and colours, and older one can brush up on their reading skills with more advanced questions. Depending on where you are you can choose questions related to “Town” or “Country”. Write down the name of each player and keep on going, even if one has found the answer, the clock is still ticking for the others to remain in the game.
Requirements: compatible with iPod Touch or iPhone. Requires iPhone OS3.0 or later
Cost: 1.19£
Have fun on the go and let us know if you and your kids enjoyed these games.
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Remember, many kids will see the iPod Touch as a gaming device, but with our help they can get much more out of it. Help them use it for more things than just games and music.
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