ipad Apps for Kids for Dummies book review

I got an iPad for my birthday last year - and I absolutely LOVE it!  The only thing that I don't absolutely LOVE is the fact that my kids hijack it a great deal of the time.  Luckily for me, I was able to review the book ipad Apps for Kids for Dummies so I could find some apps for them that are kid friendly and a great way to sneak in learning!

My kids really think they know everything about the iPad and the apps available, but I found a ton of great ones in this book that they didn't know about at all.  The author, Jinny Gudmundsen is the Kid Tech columnist for USA Today, so she really is the go-to expert about all things tech for kids.

The book is really user friendly with sections divided by both age group and category.  Each review in the book details the name of the app, the cost, who made it, followed by a brief description.  The reviews end with an age range of who the app is most suited for.  And although the apps are classified as "kid apps" I have enjoyed quite a few myself!

Words With Friends - Making Learning Fun

My hubby and I have been addicted to the Words With Friends app on our iphones for awhile now, but recently Tyler and Cody have been begging to play too.  After some careful thought and consideration, I realized it would be an excellent learning activity, so my hubby and I let them each start a game of their own using our iphones.  The game is similar to scrabble and allows them to practice spelling, critical thinking, and addition skills.  They are loving it, and so is mom because I know they are really learning! :)

What apps are you loving for your homeschoolers?