Sago Sago’s award-winning apps for preschoolers are designed with youngsters in mind, with no in-app purchases or third-party advertising. The simple, colorful animations, sweet characters, and emphasis on positive feedback have earned these apps top marks from many parents. Sago Mini Music Box (4/5 stars, preschoolers, currently priced at $2.99) OPEN-ENDED PLAY EXPERIENCE PERFECT FOR … Read more
It’s your friendly KF on KND Editor April Hamilton here, with an app recommendation: the excellent The Room series features beautiful, detailed graphics and very well-designed, unusual puzzles. The Room (4.5/5 stars, guidance suggested, currently priced at 99 cents). Remember the wonderful, immersive, gorgeous PC game Myst? That’s what The Room will remind you of. … Read more
Train your brain with these all-time favorite logic puzzle apps. Of course we’ve included a Sudoku app with special features like tutorial hints and color, but we’ve also got the number-crunching 2048 and the purely visual Auralux. 2048 (4.5/5 stars, guidance suggested, currently FREE) Adapted from the very popular online puzzle game. From Wikipedia: 2048 … Read more
A&E Networks’ History Channel has launched its Planet H network for kids, and as part of that initiative they’ve created some educational game apps. Here are the first two, and both are currently FREE! Empire Run (4/5 stars, all ages) Run through centuries of history in this fast paced, side-scrolling adventure! Collect coins and facts, … Read more
Here are three popular options for Mah Jong fans, and they’re all currently FREE! Mahjong Solitaire Epic (4.5/5 stars, currently FREE) Mahjong Solitaire Epic has been enjoyed by millions of people for more than seven years. This new and improved sequel brings the game to all new heights! Because of its simple rules and engaging … Read more
With all the hustle-bustle, extra travel and crowded conditions the holiday season brings, it’s inevitable that minor accidents will happen. Keep trusted first aid instructions at your fingertips with the American Red Cross First Aid app (4.5/5 stars, currently FREE). From Amazon: Accidents happen. The official American Red Cross First Aid app puts expert advice … Read more
Lots of kids are going to be getting tablets and phones this holiday season, and lots of grown-ups are on the lookout for games for those gadgets that will not only keep kids entertained, but help reinforce what they’re learning in school. Kevin Bradford’s Learning Games series has curriculum-specific, highly-rated game apps for every learning … Read more
A Picross puzzle is kind of like Sudoku, because you have to use logic and the process of elimination to fill in a grid. Only with Picross puzzles, you’re creating a picture by filling in squares with shading. The best way to learn how these puzzles work is to try one, so we’re sharing three … Read more