Apple Releases Top 10 Toddler Essentials List
2009 October 15
Currently, if you visit the App Store on your computer you will see an icon for “Apps for Toddlers” which directs you to Apple’s top 10 essential toddler apps:
- Monkey Preschool Lunchbox (read a review)
- Peekaboo Barn (read a review)
- Old MacDonald
- Toddler Teasers Quizzing
- Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom
- Disney Fairies Fly
- Itsy Bitsy Spider
- Shape Builder (read a review)
- Preschool Adventure
- Curious George Coloring Book
There are certainly several good ones left out but this is a pretty solid list. Thoughts?
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I just recently did my own independent study on top iPhone apps for kids. Independent study meaning I researched a bunch of kids apps, downloaded them and then tested them with my own children. Two of my top 5 made your list. You have to check out Ballonimals from Ideo Toy Lab, that was my top pick. To see my top five and review visit twomims.com
Totally agree that Balloonimals is a lot of fun. Still, I’ll admit I worry a bit about handing my phone to a little one where the whole point of the app is to blow on the phone and then shake it. But you’re right — my daughter does love it..just makes me nervous…. Thanks for sharing your list!
I recently finished my animated storybook, Belindra – Vegetable Delivery.
While reading, you can click on the characters and the story animates!
The YouTube video gives you a good idea of how it looks. I hope you like it!
http://www.belindra.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYglV_qhrEg
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=332123201&mt=8
@ Sarah That’s one of my favorites too! My son loves Balloonimals but I think I play it more than he does