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FINAL Are Preschoolers Ready for iPads? We think so!

iPads are not just for today's business man or busy moms on the go. More and more research is showing that our preschoolers are not only having fun with iPads, but learning from them too! There are countless apps to download that can teach your child colors, numbers, math problems, language, hand-eye coordination, and so much more. And the best part is, plenty of them are free! iPad's are the most popular touch screen tablet available to consumers today. They are slowly become household items, so it's no wonder that our children are getting their hands on them!



= Top Ten Apps For Preschoolers = = 1) "My Very First App" (.99 cents) based on Eric Carle's "My Very First" books. Extremely colorful and eye catching! Plenty of match games for children 1 to 3 years old. = = = = 2) "Thomas and Friends" ($2.99) based off of the beloved book series and television series, children can help Thomas and his friends with drag and drop games, mazes, and a game of concentration. = = = = 3) "Curious George's Dictionary" ($4.99) based off of the popular children's series, children can learn the alphabet, definitions of words, sample sentences, colors, numbers, shapes, and opposites! = = = = 4) "Color Mixer" (free) this app allows children to experiment with mixing colors and hues by swiping their fingers over a pallet of beautiful colors. = = = = 5) "Interactive Baby Sound" (.99 cents) this app encourages children to touch objects or animals on the screen and hear what noises they make. The sounds vary from planes and buses to cows and chickens! = = = = 6) "Baby Peekaboo Cards" (.99 cents) children from ages 1 to 4 can have fun with this app! They touch the cards to reveal a hidden animal, person, or object. This app can grow with your child because there are so many different combinations! = = = = 7) "Voice Toddler Cards" (.99 cents) this app is extremely helpful for children learning English as a second language. A friendly voice tells the child what something is when it comes up on the screen, strengthening the child's sense of the English language. = = = = 8) "Toddler Quiz Flashcards" (.99 cents) although this is a quiz, there is no need to be anxious! Children can stop and start the quiz as necessary. A picture comes on the screen and they must select the word that goes along with it. No pressure! = = = = 9) "Catch and Count" (.99 cents) this game instructs children to drop little decorated eggs into a giant truck. The eggs are labeled 10, 20, 50, or 100. This helps children understand our numbering system. There is a voice assist that can be turned off if the child wants (or if it's annoying mom!) = = = = 10) "Tam and Tao in Numberland" ($9.99) children learn to count and write numbers with wonderful characters and beautiful scenes with lovely colors! = = = = =


 * What Can Teachers Do With iPad's in the Preschool Classroom? **
 * Obviously, there are many budgeting factors to consider when using any kind of technology in the school system, be it preschool or otherwise. Should you live in a high SES area, you are more likely to find the newest, up to date technology in your school system. Depending on how many iPads are available to the teachers and classrooms, students can be paired together to work on an iPad and explore the different apps that the teacher or tech department has downloaded on them. This may cause some bickering over "turn taking", but a good teacher will always know what to do in that situation! As stated above, there are many different apps, some free, that children can use to aquire knowledge about numbers, colors, shapes, vocabulary, reading, and much more. This device would be a benefit to any child if it is implemented in the classroom. Children will be able to strengthen their knowledge of technology, as well as learn more about school subjects that are in the curriculum. **

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