![]() There is a free version of this app, that includes advertisements and a limited number of words. And even after months of playing, the animation and silly letter sounds still engage and make my kids laugh. My two-year-olds have already repeated multiple letter sounds they have learned while using Endless Alphabet. There are no high scores or time limits your children are allowed to learn at their own pace with this app. ![]() Once you’ve finished spelling the word correctly, an animated definition is offered. If put in the wrong spot, you hear an “uh-uh” noise. Drag the letter to its match in the original word. ![]() Tap a letter creature and it responds by making the letter’s sound. Adorable little monsters run across the screen, scattering a second set of colorful creature letters around the page. Choose a word and it will appear on a notebook page in plain letters. There are 100 words to choose from, and each word features an interactive puzzle with talking letters. Here is a list of my top five MoM (and kid) approved apps for two to six years olds: 5 Mom and Kid Approved Apps for Ages 2-6Įndless Alphabet is an interactive spelling and vocabulary app. Finally, it must be fun and engaging or really, what is the point? If your kids don’t enjoy the app they will just spend their time perusing Netflix or sending emoji-filled text messages to your contact list (I speak from experience on this one). Next, it must be user-friendly and at their learning level (I say this because the age recommendations aren’t always accurate). I have allowed my six-year-old to download a couple apps that are just fun and not educational, like Mario Run. The app must have some educational value, especially for my younger kids. My biggest requirement for an app is education. My take on this whole situation is this: By keeping my kids away from the screen, I am keeping them from learning a skill that will be very important in their future, plus, they will be exposed to it no matter what, so at least if I’m the one allowing it, then I get to decide what and how much they are exposed to. My six-year-old is learning how to write code on an iPad, in kindergarten. I won’t be surprised if by the time my twins go to kindergarten their school supply list includes a tablet or computer. Screen time is a reality, no matter your views and opinions on the subject. There are no sick days in parenthood, so I have been known to allow a little extra screen time when I’m not feeling well. I bribe my kids with sugar, I turn on a movie to occupy them while I try to get something done, and they earn time on the tablet by doing chores, listening well, and by doing what is asked of them, the first time they are asked. Their days will be filled with imaginary play, and I will not allow them to watch TV, play video games, or eat sugar.Įnter reality. They will have what they need, and some of the things that they want. I knew you should tell the kids ‘no’ more than ‘yes’ if they don’t do what they are told, you ground them. ![]() Before I had children, I was the perfect parent. ![]()
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