The first app I downloaded was one called "Kids Math." Since I am specializing in math and majoring in elementary education I thought this would be a good one to try out. With this game children learn adding, subtracting, and counting skills. You are given a problem such as 15-1= ? and the numbers are attached to a picture of a fruit. The problem is solved by counting the fruit. Then the player taps on a star with the correct answer on it. If you get the answer right, a smiley face appears and if you get the answer wrong a sad face appears and you are shown the right answer. I am interested in teaching grades K-2, so I would definitely use this app in my classroom. Not only does it help improve adding, subtracting, and counting skills, it also includes images to go with the problem that would help any visual learners.
The second app I downloaded was one called "My First Puzzles, the Alphabet." This one is best suited for preschool and kindergarten ages. With this app, children can learn what different letters look by putting puzzles pieces together. Once the letter gets put together correctly, the letter is pronounced so the children can hear how the letters sound and the difference between them. Another thing I like about the app is that it includes languages other than English, such as French, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch. I would use the app in my kindergarten class when I am first teaching the students their letters and the way they sound. The app would also be helpful to anyone learning a different language's alphabet.
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