Things are changing fast in the world right now due to the global pandemic, kids are suddenly out of school, and we’re all trying to keep each other healthy and safe. I was on the fence about whether App Friday was still needed, but companies and teachers are stepping up with apps and educational resources to try to help, so we will continue to bring you what we find.
Nampa Design has a new app that gives kids a chance to be creative with a cartoon theatre production, Dr. Panda has very generously set 5 of their apps free to help keep kids happy and engaged, plus kids can watch and listen to a daily children’s book read by Mr. Dearybury.
Garry Froehlich
Jellybean Tunes
Nampa Show
by Nampa Design AB
Brand new this week, Nampa Show is a creative play dollhouse-style app centred around a theatre show. Kids can set up scenes on stage against several different backgrounds from medieval to musicals or even outer space, along with charming props on ropes like a real theatre. The cartoon characters can also be moved into dressing rooms to change costumes, a kitchen area to grab a snack, or a loft to take a quick nap. Nampa Show is a fun, well-designed and different addition to the dollhouse genre. Try the app for free, and unlock additional content with a one-time in-app purchase.
Dr. Panda Ltd is generously offering five of their apps for free until Monday to help keep your little ones entertained and engaged.
Dr. Panda In Space
“Explore space and discover asteroids, new planets and maybe even a black hole!” https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dr-panda-space/id985945557
Dr. Panda Bath Time
“…help Dr. Panda’s friends get cleaned up and watch them express their bright personalities – all while learning about hygiene routines and having lots of fun!” https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dr-panda-bath-time/id1104191752
Dr. Panda & Toto’s Treehouse
“Play all sorts of games with Toto, from bubbles to basketball! Toto will emote and react to everything you do to let you know how he feels!” https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dr-panda-totos-treehouse/id899441948
Dr. Panda School
“Create and tell your very own stories through exploring and roleplaying with the school, students and any objects you discover along the way!” https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dr-panda-school/id1073500846
Dr. Panda Hoopa City
“Combine different materials to build roads, houses, and much, much more with your favourite Hippo from the Dr. Panda games!” https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hoopa-city/id881404173
Compilation of Educational Resources
I haven’t been through even a small fraction of these, so this is not an endorsement for any of them in particular, but it is an impressive list of resources.
http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/
Reading with Mr. Dearybury
This is wonderful. A teacher is making a daily video where he reads a children’s book.
Here’s a link to the first one:
https://www.facebook.com/JedDearybury/videos/10163259202745578/
