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!

Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Little Explorers

Looking for activities for your little explorers?  Nothing says adventure like a scavenger hunt!

Indoors or outdoors, scavenger hunts are not only fun, but a great way to help kids build their observation skills and discover things around them.

At the Park

Make a list of things you can find on a trip to the park or use our colouring sheet (2pgs) - take a pack of crayons along and colour each as you find it.  Printable sheet here

Colour & Shapes

You can do this one anywhere!  Try adding a gold star or sticker next to each item on the checklist found.  Printable sheet here

Go on a Sound Hunt

We found this fantastic idea at InspirationLaboratories.com - Go outside on a sound exploration and keep a notebook of all the different kinds of sounds you hear and what makes them.

Bee = buzz, cars = vroom, siren = weeoo weeoo.  What sound does the wind make?

Can't wait to try it!  Read more here


Have fun exploring!!