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Saturday, April 16, 2011

Apps

Absolutely Appropriate Apps...


Since my son was fortune enough to receive an IPad from the Adam Scott Foundation, I have been hunting down many different Apps that we as a family have found worthwhile.



Incredible You !
10 Ways to Let Your Greatness Shine Though is now available  as a children's Book for your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. As a special bonus, the audio narration provides a fantastic adaptation.  Incredible you ! teaches children that they are unique and powerful, with a special affirmation of;  they have everything they need within themselves to create happy, successful lives. There are 10 concept titles, set in rhyming verse, and combined with wonderful illustrations bringing each message to life. My son and I love this book and it helps him to realise how incredible he is.  I also get to enjoy my older son sharing in the knowledge of this story, listening and reading along to his little bro.
The 10 important lessons include the value of finding what you love, taking time for yourself, sharing the good, and making today great! Each lesson includes an example showing how a child might apply the concept in his or her everyday life. Questions at the end of the book help spark discussion and further reinforce the message. 

Nighty Night!

NIGHTY NIGHT! HD, is the best-selling interactive bedtime book.
All around the house the lights go out, and even the animals in the barn are tired. But who puts them to bed? Who turns out the lights in their stalls? That is the task for small to ponder.
 The bedtime book "Nighty Night!" HD for iPad helps children get to know animals interactively while preparing to go to bed. Dog, Pig, Sheep, Duck, Cow, Fish and Chickens moo and bubble, hop and lay eggs, until a kid turns the light out and the animals go to sleep. "Nighty Night!" is the perfect app for a daily go-to-sleep ritual with sweet music and actor Alistair Findlay as a narrator.

Choo! Choo! Thomas and his friends have arrived on the IPad.
Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue for IPad includes five different options keeping kids amused and entertained. Now most of you if your child is on the Spectrum, know how important Thomas the Tank Engine is to their child world. Not only do the structure and order of the train excite these children but the facial expressions on each engine/character have long played a role in the development of Autistic children. Kids will enjoy Thomas, Percy, Sir Top and Hat and even some new friends in this fun story and game app. Simply tap the railroad sign at the top of the screen and the gate appears with the option buttons: Home, Book, TV, Paint, Puzzle and 123.  In “Book” mode, Thomas and the train engines are busy working together to build the new Sodor Search and Rescue Center. Thomas is rewarded with a trip to the Mainland after helping when Diesel gets into trouble. During the journey, Thomas gets lost at sea and finds himself on an unfamiliar island, where he meets the Logging Locos: Bash, Dash, and Ferdinand. Together they help Thomas find his way home but not before experiencing some adventures along the way! Tap the mini Thomas at the bottom of the screen to select specific pages and turn narration on and off.
“TV” mode is an entertaining music video for kids. Watch as the trains chug around the island and sing along with the catchy tune. “Misty Island Rescue, here we go…”    Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue App, continues on with three play modes: Paint, Puzzle and 123 (dot-to-dot). Tap the mini Thomas on the tracks at the bottom of the screen to view all the options in each of these modes.
Talking Kids Math and Numbers


Talking Kids Math and Numbers is an easy way for kids to learn numbers and build basic math skills.  This is a cool math and numbers learning App   My son enjoys the following activities: learning numbers  -addition  -subtraction.  This App helps school-aged kids visually learn numbers and basic math skills. A good way to visualise Addition.



I received an email this week about a new App just released iPicto.
iPicto is an visual communication app designed specifically for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. iPicto sells for $1.99 in the App Store and was created by Erwin van den Hout. With iPicto for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, you can quickly provide support and clarification in communication for people with special needs.
iPicto Description: 
• iPicto uses a large database of more than 4000 pictograms and visualizations, classified into 37 categories.
• The pictogram is easy to find and helps ensure that the person can learn to understand something quickly, without much difficulty.
My Underwear
Rather than reading my version of this App, I found a great demonstration on Youtube.





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