App of My Eye » Kids http://appofmyeye.com The Best iPhone Apps You'd Never See Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:56:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Kidtivities http://appofmyeye.com/2009/06/27/kidtivities/ http://appofmyeye.com/2009/06/27/kidtivities/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:37:53 +0000 Art http://appofmyeye.com/?p=836 Kidtivities iTunes PageMy son’s birthday is coming up soon, which usually causes a level of friction between my wife and I as we stress out trying to figure out what to do.  We buy plenty of books (such as Kids’ Adventures Around San Francisco Bay) and are given plenty of books (such as Weekend Adventures in San Francisco & Northern California) that we page through looking for the perfect birthday setting.  Yet, even after we settle on a location, we still need to figure out what’s on the menu, where to get the cake, what the favors will be, and what activities to coordinate.  Well, at least, we may have some help with the activities using Kidtivities, an app which provides 100 easy and fun activities  for kids.  Everything from the Alphabet Game to What Am I? is included in this quick reference guide, which can filter results based on outdoor vs. indoor activities.  Also, Kidtivities provides recommended ages for each activity.  As a starting point, this app definitely helps you get the creative juices flowing to ensure your kids and their guests are entertained.  Price: 99¢.

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]]> http://appofmyeye.com/2009/06/27/kidtivities/feed/ 0 Animal Match! – Kids Memory Match http://appofmyeye.com/2009/06/02/animal-match-kids-memory-match/ http://appofmyeye.com/2009/06/02/animal-match-kids-memory-match/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:48:56 +0000 Art http://appofmyeye.com/?p=554 Animal Match! - KMM iTunes PageI get it: sometimes kids need a distraction to stop them from crying or having a tantrum.  But is giving up your iPhone just to quell a few tears or high pitched screams worth it?  Well, if I had to choose one app to do it, I would choose this one from Sweaky Media.  Animal Match! – Kids Memory Match is as advertised: a simple, yet highly polished and very cute memory match game using animal faces just like the one in the app’s logo.  Kids will have a blast matching the faces of very familiar animals with some variations here and there to add some challenge.  With three difficulty levels (add/subtract the number of tiles), time bonuses, and  high scores, even adults will have fun trying to beat both their kids’ high scores or their own.  Overall, a nice distraction for all ages to have handy at all times.  Price: 99¢.

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]]> http://appofmyeye.com/2009/06/02/animal-match-kids-memory-match/feed/ 0 Signing Time ASL – Sign Language http://appofmyeye.com/2009/05/13/signing-time-asl-sign-language/ http://appofmyeye.com/2009/05/13/signing-time-asl-sign-language/#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 10:00:18 +0000 Art http://appofmyeye.com/?p=177 signingtime_asl_slI’m a newbie dad always thinking about my toddler son’s future.  Remembering how hard it was to fulfill the secondary language requirement for college, I recently learned that sign language is a viable substitute for a majority of schools.  As my son is now beginning to communicate with both words and gestures, Signing Time ASL – Sign Language fits perfectly for the present and the future.  The interface is easy to understand and the production value is high, especially the videos.  Plus, the fun, catchy songs are a nice respite between lessons and makes learning infectious.  Worth it.  Price: $4.99. 

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