Young children have an opportunity to experiment with colors, textures, and shapes when they produce art in an app inspired by Eric Carle’s iconic picture books.
Los Pollitos | Touch and Go
By on July 18, 2016
In conjunction with the publication of Susie Jarmillo’s flap-filled book, Los Pollitos/Little Chickies, Encantos Media Studio has released an app loaded with activities related to the traditional song.
SLJ Reviews Sphero’s New Robot, SPRK+
By on July 5, 2016
An upgrade of the popular robotic sphere, SPRK+ sports a tougher, transparent shell and other features, all toward making STEAM learning fun.
Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” |Touch and Go
By on June 23, 2016
Behind Heuristic Media’s stunning app of “The Tempest” is the actor Ian McKellen, who with his business partner Richard Loncraine, has plans to release an app for each of Shakespeare’s 37 plays.
“Moonbeeps” from Moonbot | Touch and Go
By on June 16, 2016
Moonbot Studios latest series of apps celebrates old-fashioned play—with a digital twist, of course.
Apps for Nature Lovers | Touch and Go
By on June 9, 2016
Viewers will delight in these two immersive, introductory apps from Bright World eBooks offering up-close and panoramic views of watery environments and their denizens.
Small in a Big World | Touch and Go
By on June 2, 2016
In an Eric Carle-like world of gentle creatures, a colorful cast of animals help Milli discover what it is that snails do best.
Hopscotch App Introduces Kids to Block Programming | SLJ Review
By on May 31, 2016
Spell your name with emoji. Draw a snowflake. Create an Angry Birds game. Download Hopscotch and start coding these and other projects in minutes.
CHOMP On This App | Touch and Go
By on May 26, 2016
It’s hard to imagine an app that can rival Chistoph Niemann’s Petting Zooin novelty and engagement. There’s now a contender.
Wordplay on the iPad | Touch and Go
By on May 19, 2016
Three apps that offer children opportunities to experiment “with the way letters combine to form words” are reviewed.
