Happy App Friday!
Have fun with food with Sizzle & Stew, the latest release from Cowly Owl, or trace letters in a playful way with Play ABC, Alfie Atkins. Plus, Microsoft gets set to release the educational edition of Minecraft for iPad.
Garry Froehlich
Jellybean Tunes
Sizzle & Stew
by Cowly Owl Ltd
Sizzle & Stew is a playful, freeform kitchen experience. Kids can use simplified juicers, microwaves, frying pans, ovens, and more on many different types of food, then feed it to two cartoon characters. Things generally work as you’d expect, but the emphasis is definitely on laughter and fun rather than serious cooking. It can be played alone, or with a two-player split screen, with both people in the same kitchen, where the silliness really ramps up. My son appreciated the jar of infinite cookies.
Play ABC, Alfie Atkins
by Gro Play
Do you know little ones who are interested in learning and tracing letters of the alphabet? Play ABC Alphie Atkins could be a fun supplement to aid their interest. Alphie’s letter tracer consists of multiple layers of demonstration including hands-on tracing and a creative animation unique to each letter. Download and test the app for free. If you like it, unlock the rest of the content with IAP.
iPad Edition of Minecraft for Education Coming in September
“Today, we are excited to announce we’re bringing the magic of Minecraft: Education Edition to iPad. Now, students can tap into the power of iPad to build historic monuments, swim through coral reefs with the, bring creative stories to life, experiment with chemistry, and document their learning with the camera and portfolio features.”
It’s impressive how Minecraft has gone far beyond a game and become a playground for creating and learning. Read more at https://educationblog.
Games to encourage thinking for kids 8 and older: Recommendations by Common Sense Media
“So, how do you find the kinds of games that encourage the type of thinking that pays off? Look for games that include planning ahead, experimentation, problem-solving, and creativity.” Read summaries of games like Math Blaster, Art Academy, and Lifeboat to Mars on Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/video-games-you-can-say-yes-to-after-school.
