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This app is a virtual pet with amazing graphics. The focus is not on traditional literacy but it can work as a tool for becoming familiar with ICT. The games ar... Read More >
Orchard is a simple, attractively illustrated app with some clever touches. The main screen contains an orchard with four trees, on each of which hangs differen... Read More >
This app features an animated story told by an engaging narrator. The story is about otherness and accepting difference. In a place where only dogs are allowed ... Read More >
This sequel to The Monster at the End of This Book continues the spirit of its precursor with a delightful story and similar features that will keep children en... Read More >
In this storybook app, a young barber has to keep the King's secret to save his own life. Early readers who are used to listening to fairy tales will be encour... Read More >
This app is a story book about a new baby rabbit born in the woods and all the other animals coming to visit and see the newborn baby. It is funny because there... Read More >
A wonderful story app based on the popular fairytale, but with a twist! Children get to choose which story they want to follow, either Goldilocks or Little Bear... Read More >
This is a letter and phonics learning app disguised as a fun game for older early years children. Children must use their characters to spin along and collect l... Read More >
A hilarious app which follows mother monster and her troublesome children. Each monster can be chosen and then children and parents are given the option of play... Read More >
An interactive storybook which follows a ladybird as she collects spots from different spotted friends. There are 'read to me' and 'read by myself' options, wit... Read More >
This app teaches children about different types of transportation. There are different vehicle related tasks that children can take part in, such as mixing ceme... Read More >
This app is a great and effective way of teaching a wide variety of words by exploring different professions and daily routines through imaginative play. This i... Read More >
Children are given mix and match characters to flick through heads, torsos and legs to match a profession. When children get all three in order they are given a... Read More >
An app which supports children to learn how to spell their name through a range of different games and activities. You can use your device to move characters or... Read More >
This app gets children to think about who they are, their daily routines and their likes and dislikes. It does this whilst at the same time building on childre... Read More >
Created by a UK app company, this app gives you the well known, 'Wheels on the Bus', nursery rhyme with a twist. Parents are able to put their children's photo ... Read More >
This app has been created with child development in mind, with the support of a Neuropsychology Consultant. The app is a virtual opportunity to play with a Beeb... Read More >
Nosy Crow are great at developing interactive storybook apps for younger children. These apps allow children to be read to or read along themselves. Children ca... Read More >
A beautifully interactive open ended app which allows children to play with multiple elements across a building site. Children are able to interact by building ... Read More >
An interactive storybook which allows you to input your child's/parent's photo on to the main characters. Children can also input their school and teacher's nam... Read More >
An interactive storybook which allows you to input your child's/parent's photo on to the main characters. The child can then choose what they wear, as well as w... Read More >
You can buy a connected wooden alphabet that can play with the app (only for iPad, expensive at £49.99). Apps come free with the purchase of the wooden alphabet... Read More >
This app can be used alone or alongside an especially made wooden alphabet (only for iPad). Apps come free with the purchase of the wooden alphabet, including V... Read More >
Children follow the adventures of Charlie and his friends moving around the circus. A lot of different concepts are introduced in this app, such as colour, size... Read More >
A great opportunity to build vocabulary and add words in relation to space. There are lots of different games for children to try out, as well as other themes, ... Read More >
A movie and interactive story book in one app. Words and narration can be turned on and off, depending on how you prefer your child to be read to. A lovely stor... Read More >
This app has seven multi-player games available, each offering great opportunities to speak about holidays and the beach. There are loads of opportunities to pl... Read More >
A wonderful game which is easily played with adults and other children. Children have to follow ingredient instructions to mix cakes and cookies, which supports... Read More >
Five different games to support understanding skills, such as building kites, helping an umbrella get home etc. There is an open ended element for children to c... Read More >
This app has watch/play/read options available. The app allows funny mix ups as the animals get things wrong through Chinese whispers. This is a great opportuni... Read More >
