We've had a lot of fun with our recent review of Dig-It! Games Roman Town (iOS App). It works on our iPad 2, and was played mostly by my 8-year-old son--both independently (mostly for the game-playing) and with me helping him (mostly for reading the historical information). I rarely play video … [Read more...] about Review: Roman Town app from Dig-It! Games
Apps for Homeschool
Review: Octoplus App, for early math facts
Today I have a review of a math facts app from the App Store called Octoplus. It costs only $.99 and really includes a lot. The first thing you see after opening the Octoplus app for the first time is a place to enter the child's name. Then there is the home screen that gives you the options … [Read more...] about Review: Octoplus App, for early math facts
Review Kids Academy “Preschool Kids Games” App
I used this app from Kids Academy called "Preschool Kids Games" with two of my kids, ages three and five and will be sharing a review with you today. They both enjoyed it and were able to figure out how to do it on their own. It was intuitive and there were verbal … [Read more...] about Review Kids Academy “Preschool Kids Games” App
Favado app for finding the best sales!
When I was at the blogging conference 2:1 a couple of months ago I was introduced to an awesome app called Favado. It's free-- so there's not reason not to get it! What's really great about Favado is that it's personalized. You tell it what stores are near you and/or what … [Read more...] about Favado app for finding the best sales!
oBaby+ App Review
Today I have a review of a fun new app called oBaby+. The way it works is that you first take a picture with your iPhone (or iPad) or choose an existing photo. Next you choose the size (square, 5x7, etc.). Then there are hundreds of borders, words, doodles, or pictures to add to your … [Read more...] about oBaby+ App Review
Is Snapchat Dangerous?
One of the sessions I took at the 2:1 Conference last weekend was about technology in our homeschools. I learned about a new app, which really isn't new but I had never heard of it. It's called Snapchat and apparently it is extremely popular among teens today. I came home and asked my … [Read more...] about Is Snapchat Dangerous?