Everybody loves their kids, but that doesn’t stop them from being annoying every now and then. Since you have very little shot of altering human nature, let’s try a time-honored parenting technique: distraction. Luckily, you have a distraction machine in your pocket. Whether it is in the car, at a restaurant or while waiting in line, these apps help you to get on track.
Curious George Coloring Book
Seller: PBS Kids
Compatibility: iPhone and iPod Touch
Requirements: Version 1.2 or Above
File Size: 9.8 MB
Price: $2.99
Age Rating: 4+
This is a digital coloring book that allows your child to do what is essentially finger painting without the mess. This is good news if you happen to be out in public, or if you happen to have furniture that you’d like to see keep its original color. Parents who have become fast devotees of the Crayola Color Wonder systems will appreciate this application.
This digital coloring book has a wide variety of images for users to choose from. With more than 90 individual images, it can keep younger kids going for a few hours. Just be aware that you may want to help them select an image, as your three year old may not know how to navigate the menus by his or herself.
There is a wide range of both colors and styles of brush. That gives a kid a lot of options. Unlike other digital coloring books that make a color stay inside a preset area, acting more like a digital paint dump, this one truly lets users draw freely. That means you do not have to fret if you have a kid that enjoys drawing outside the lines, which really is most kids.
Monopoly
Seller: Electronic Arts
Compatibility: iPhone or iPod Touch
Requirements: Version 2.2.1 or Later
File Size: 26.9 MB
Price: 4.99
Age Rating: 4+
Most of us know Monopoly as a favorite childhood board game. Building your own tiny empire of those colorful properties and money has been fun for a few generations of children. This digital version of the game takes the classic and transports it into the digital age.
If you tried the version for Nintendo Wii, you may be a bit leery about the iPhone version. Rest assured that this title stays true to the classic rules of the board game. Even better, there are no pieces to lose (a bane to many parents).
Be aware that one the more challenging levels this game has gathered a few naysayers about the game’s AI system. On the harder levels, the AI system does in fact, favor your competition. It gives you the worst luck possible. So, if you have younger kids playing, you will want to set the game to the easy mode to keep frustration at bay. Older kids can handle the rocks, so set them to normal.
Now you and everyone around you can enjoy the golden silence. Just keep in mind that eventually you will run out of battery. When that happens, you will be on your own for ideas.
Kingdom of Gnester for iPhone was released a couple days ago and is getting great reviews. The game is only $1.99 and has hit the top 100 puzzle games in the first day. The gameplay is totally different from anything on the iPhone market and players are commenting that this game is a real hit. The art style is beautiful and the gameplay is amazing.
good games, I want say you that exist a game that teach to children to use the iPhone: tap, move, drag and drop!
http://itunes.apple.com/it/app/baby-click/id367593538?mt=8
The magnificent plains of the Serengeti come to life in this entertainingly educational interactive game. Pre-K Safari sends little preschool explorers on their way to fun and learning with this exciting game for children ages 2-5. Touch the screen and animals come to life with the sounds and sights of the grasslands.
REVIEWS: ★★★★
My girls and I love the game! They have fun playing it and are learning at the same time. It keeps the interest of my busy body 2 yr old.
My girls two and five love playing the game… The african animal theme makes learning the ABCs fun…
My boy liked it and now wants to go to Africa with his papa. Music has a good rhythm and makes the children smile. Great fun!
★★★★
Features:
- Learn Shapes, Colors, Numbers, and ABCs with both drill and test modes.
- Meet 28 fun animated animals including zebras, elephants, and lions! The Hyena host encourages your child as they play with a variety of positive feedback.
- Easy to learn! The intuitive style of play means that your child can dive right in to the rugged wilds!
- Keep track of your youngster’s achievements/skill level with a simple 5-star system.
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/uggles-match-hd-matching-pairs/id378904116?mt=8
This is a Cute Matching game for pre-schoolers. No menus to confuse, just matching fun. Worth checking out.