Parent+Tools

[|KinderTown] can make it easier for parents of preschoolers and young kids to find educational apps for their iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Every KinderTown app is reviewed by early childhood educators and organized by subject. Search in the KinderTown app and then do your own evaluation using some of the guidelines under the Smiley ND app evaluation tab.

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[|CommonSense Media] Explore by age and media; includes Ipad and Android applications, videos and games. Sample criteria used:
 * Engagement || Is it engaging, fun, absorbing? ||
 * Learning approach || Is the learning central and not secondary to the experience? Is it relevant and transferable to real life? Does it build concepts and deep understanding? Do kids get exposure to a diversity of people and situations? ||
 * Feedback || Do kids get feedback about their performance? Does their experience (e.g., game play) adjust based on what and how they do? ||
 * Support and extensions || Are there opportunities and resources to support, strengthen, and extend learning? Is the title accessible to a variety of audiences? ||