Chris Crowell is a veteran kindergarten teacher and contributing editor to Children's Technology Review, a web-based archive of articles and reviews on apps, technology toys and video games. Download a free issue of CTR here.
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1. Meet Heckerty
Free Ages 5-12 Overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars Why we like it: This e-book for iPad tells the story of Heckerty, a zany, rather silly witch who trying to improve her beauty for a passport photo. She's not helped by a case of the warts, snakes that live in her hair (touch to find them) or eyebrows that crawl around her face in a rather creepy way. The result is a high interest language experience. Need to know: Some of the visual effects can be unsettling, but they're offset by Heckerty's humorous tone. Ease of use: 10/10 Educational: 8/10 Entertaining: 7/10
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Last week we introduced you to several apps that were perfect for the spooky holiday season. This week we focus more on the lighter side of things and embrace the fall season. And there's a haunted house thrown in for good luck!
Children's Technology Review has shared with Mashable five top apps from its comprehensive monthly database of kid-tested reviews. The site covers everything from math and counting to reading and phonics.
Check back next week for more Top Kids Apps from Children's Technology Review.
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