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9th January 2012

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Jacket’s Ipad

I got my hands back on Jacket’s Ipad until Tuesday and I’m looking for new Apps.  Ideas?  My biggest splurge has been on the Dr. Suess books because Jacket picks up on the rhythms so earnestly. 

I found a lot of emotion/feeling identification Apps for free like “Moody Monster” and “Dusty D. Dawg”.

I also downloaded some healthy food/Farmer’s Market Apps.

If you can find anything on African hair care, I’m totally stressed about Jacket having lost most of her hair (Although my mantra is “It’s not a safety issue, it’s not a safety issue”) because her mom washes it every day, doesn’t condition it at all and pulls rubber bands in and out each night.  I found a “Big Hair” App that’s positive about African hair, but nothing else so far.

I snagged some Apps that I simply found visually attractive and fun like O Story Story’s Robot and Grolly. 

I included some Apps created with autism in mind like the social story App “Going Places” and Functional Skills System “Manners”.

The NYC subway map

Sorting Apps “Clean Up”

PBS “SuperWhy” App

More ideas?  Know of any relaxation Apps for kids?  Also, if anyone else wants to read Jacket a book on video we’d love it!

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  1. rubiksboob said: I have chain rxn which might not be at her level, but I like it.
  2. speckledwords said: Pulsate makes lovely chime music when you touch the screen (it sends out pulsing circles). You create music with touch and see the circles basically.
  3. mommyakajenna said: Umizoomi apps! My daughter is 4 and loves them. The show makes math cool. Which is perfect for a girl. I think Jacket’s 3 (am I wrong?), but it shouldn’t be long until she can do the problems. Also, Dora’s ABC app (If you think her Mom won’t freak).
  4. shiningstar said: Cringing (and clutching my scalp) at the idea of someone washing African-American hair everyday. Although the upside is that Jacket’s mom is handling her hygiene well. It could be the other way around. I have a suggestion I’ll put in the comments.
  5. meturnedmom said: I like iWrite. Not sure what age that becomes stupid though.
  6. berezina said: I don’t own an iPad & don’t know much about apps to recommend for it, but I love marinakayy’s idea of a drawing app. I know they have some specifically for kids.
  7. malicacid said: Maybe a bit young for her. But the Sandra Boynton apps are lovely. Moo Baa La La La and the Going To Bed book.
  8. marinakayy said: Do you have one where she can draw/make pictures or something like that?
  9. shedwellswithbeauty said: Wait. How’d Jacket lose most of her hair?
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