According to a new study from market research firm NPD
Group, tablet usage among kids increased 13% from 2011 to 2012. I will admit, I held out quite awhile on
getting an iPhone and even then did so with the notion that I would not use it
for entertaining the kids. Silly
me! I quickly realized the value of an
entertaining app for keeping my 4 quiet and occupied in lines and waiting
rooms. It was still important for me to
sneak in a bit of learning, rather than just encourage angry bird tossing.
There are so many apps for children it can be
a bit overwhelming to pick through to find the best of the best. I started my search by looking for apps based
on the educational programming offered on PBS Kids. One of our first favorites is Sid’s Science Fair.
On August 16th PBS Kids released their newest
educational app designed for children ages 3 to 6. Super Why! ABC Adventures: Alphabet is the 4th
mobile app based on Super Why! The
alphabet app offers opportunity for practicing sound recognition, upper case,
and lower case letters. With the Super Readers
hosting the 5 engaging adventures and offering souvenir sticker rewards. Games include: Alpha Pig’s Lickety Letter
Safari, Super Why’s Z Marks the Spot, Wonder Red’s Let’s Letter Fly, Princess
Presto’s Under the Sea Sounds, and Woofster’s Golden Letter Bones.
ABC Adventures: Alphabet is a great tool for families to use
to build reading skills wherever they are – covering core areas such as the
alphabet and letter sounds. All of these
skills are useful in preparing children for success in school.
While interacting with the app users can access a collection
of alphabet themed music videos from Super Why! to gain further exposure to the
alphabet.
This app is available for download from the iTunesstore. $2.99 for the iPhone or $3.99 for
the iPad.
For more information on the specific PBS KIDS programs
supporting literacy, science, math and more visit PBSPressroom.com.
My 2, 3, and 6 year old all enjoyed interacting with Super
Why! on his Alphabet Adventure. My 6
year old especially likes the alphabet dot to dot treasure hunt hosted by Super
Why! I enjoyed the graphics and letter sound practice hosted Under Water by
Princess Pea.
Disclosure: ABC & 123: A Learning Cooperative was given
a complimentary download of SuperWhy! ABC Adventure: Alphabet to explore before
sharing the press release information with you here.
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