Best iPad Apps For Kids

Kids like playing with devices especially if it comes with a big screen. Unlike the iPhone, the display screen of the iPad makes it look appealing. Children can play games and watch movies on it. Parents can use the iPad as a tool to develop the skills of their children at an early age. There are many applications that are both fun and educational. Here are some of the best iPad apps for kids.     # 1 – Pat the Bunny Price: $4.99 For: iPad, iPod touch, iPhone This application enhances the listening, reading, and comprehension skills of children. The story is actually based on the same book written by Dorothy Kunhardt. The story can be read in three different ways such as listening to the narration, reading it yourself, and recording your own voice. It comes with 14 animated scenes that children can explore. Kids can also choose the paint option to enjoy the coloring activity. This application has been featured in various print and broadcast media.     # 2 – Eric Carle’s My Very First App Price: $1.99 For: iPad, iPod touch, iPhone This application is based on Eric Carle’s book that was a hit to children because of its artistic design and tissue collage. It has three game levels: Easy for kids ages one to three, Medium for ages two and older, and Hard for ages three and above. The easy level is a matching game wherein children swipe the screen to find the matching object and color. The medium and hard levels are memory games that display several cards and children should find the same pair of cards. The colorful images and sounds make this application more fun for kids.     # 3 – Potty Time with Elmo Price: $0.99 For: iPad, iPod touch, iPhone Parents can make potty training more fun and interesting with the use of this app. It includes puzzle games, songs, and stickers. The tunes are familiar so children can sing along with them. In this app, Elmo teaches children proper bathroom habits by using his baby toy to show the way to use a potty. This app also includes training tips and advice to parents and charts to track their child’s progress in potty training.     # 4 – PianoBall – Fun With Learning Price: $1.99 For: iPad, iPod touch, iPhone This application develops a child's musical ability since it displays a colorful keyboard that he or she can use and enjoy. It comes with various tunes that children are familiar with, such as London Bridge, Jingle Bells, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and many more. It has three modes from which children can choose: Color ball mode, Tune Ball Mode, and Keyboard Mode.