As you’re reading this, we are somewhere on the North Carolina coast celebrating at a destination wedding. I hope we’re having a blast, because I sure intend to have a blast! One thing I’m sure of, we need lots of different things to help ensure that Birdie has a blast too. So, I’m gathering up some of our current favorites and recent finds to keep things running smoothly for those in-between times. If you have some great recommendations for videos and apps – I’d love to hear them, let us know in the comments!
- The Dax Channel on Vimeo – a list of alternative videos for kids from a discenring dad.
- 2o Kid-Friendly YouTube Channels – With obvious gems like Sesame Street and PBS Kids, and less obvious finds like the Muppets Studio and more.
- KidProof on Vimeo – Kid-safe videos of all kinds.
- Yummiloo App – Learn about growing food, composting, and making rainbows with a rainbow machine. Birdie loves this one.
- Barefoot World Atlas App – I haven’t shown this one to Birdie yet, but I’m excited to explore and learn more with her. A perfect app for travelling too!
- Bugs and Buttons/Bugs and Bubbles Apps – Both of these are winners. They include several games in each, and really approach learning numbers/colors and basic games for kids in a grand way. They keep Birdie occupied for a significant amount of time.
- Plus, check out this great blog, The Kid Should See This, for tons of unique video finds.
And with that, I’m off to go sit on the beach. At least, I hope that’s what’s happening right now! See you next week …
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Any app by Duck Duck Moose! Colourful, clever and educational apps that the whole family likes to play.
Yes, you’re so right, we like those too!
YAY! Perfect timing! We are buying our special needs daughter an iPad for her 5th bday coming up at the beginning of May..love these ideas! Thanks for sharing!
I really think, in moderation, that iPads are a great thing for kids. Make sure to check out the Library tab at the top of the blog to see some of our fave iPad apps – and enjoy!!!