Holiday Apps for Kids

Looking for some apps for the kids in the holiday spirit?  Here are a couple of great iOS ones we've found..
Matisyahu's 'Happy Hanukkah' Jam-Along
Click here to visit in app store
iOS only

Review by iPhone Mom here
See our blog on "How to gift an app" here

Santa's Merry Band

Click here to view in the app store
iOS only
"It's like training wheels for your future DJ." -Mashable 

“Make beautiful music on your iPad with Mibblio.” -Parents Magazine 
"Music to everyone’s ears." -Wired 

Gift Ideas for Kids: How to Gift an iOS App

Stuck for a gift idea?  Did you know that you can "gift" apps from the iTunes Store?

What a great way to share your favourite kids apps with those you love.  Also great for taking advantage of App Store sales.

Here's how you do it:

iTunes Store on iPad or iPhone

1. Choose the app you want in the app store
2. Tap the arrow icon in the top right hand corner of the screen, then tap the "Gift" option

Desktop

1.  Go to the iTunes App Store and select the app of your choice
2.  Underneath the main app icon where you buy it, click the arrow and select "Gift This App"

3.  Fill in the info of the recipient and choose either a send now option or pick a date within the next 90   days.  

Feeling creative?  Send it to yourself, then print or copy the redemption codes into a card!

Pre-School Apps that Teach Shapes

Our momstown theme this month is Shapes, and we thought we'd find a couple of apps that will help kids have fun learning & playing with shapes.

Here's a round up of two good ones we've found for iOS and Android:



Shapes & Puzzles by Pirate Trio
iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad Price: $2.99 Category: Education
Avail in iTunes App Store

Reviewers at Commonsensemedia.org, a leader in reviewing all things kids, gives the app 5 stars.  Check out their full review here.
This app was also featured in the "What's Hot" section of the app store.

Kids Shapes (Preschool) by Intellijoy
Android  Free   Category: Education
Avail in Google Play App Store

Its hard to find quality reviews of many Android apps for kids, but going on customer reviews, this one seems to be top, and has been featured in Top Apps on Google Play.  Looks simple but fun for a younger preschool player.  Plus its free, so even if it gives you one morning of attentive learning play, that's something to feel good about!