8 Applications You’ll Want This Summer

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Here is a list of apps you’ll want this summer while you’re on outings with children, traveling to your family vacation spot, visiting out of town family and friends or just enjoying the greatness that summer-time brings. All of these are certainly mommy solutions!

Toddler Flashcard App this application is free with an upgrade option that is $0.99. The free version offers flashcards which include colors and shapes with quizzes and tracing as well. Encourages learning with positive animation and sounds so your little one will enjoy learning. Something fun to play while in the car this summer.

 

Math Flashcard App– this app is $0.99 and available in two versions-  addition, subtraction or multiplication and division. Both sets included quizzes so you can gauge learning.   Broken down into easy, medium and hard levels.   Student can choose to type in the answer or opt for multiple choice.   A great way to make learning painless even over the summer.

 

 

Look2Learn– an app that was created by teachers, a speech therapist, and a school psychologist specializing in communication challenges. This is an excellent application for young toddlers who need a little assistance communicating and also for any child who might have delayed speech or communication concerns. Children are able to communicate what they want via the use of pictures and you can record sound as well. This app is available for $14.99.

 

Sit or Squat– are you vacationing or plan to be in the go a lot this summer? With kids in tow, you always in a restroom. But some are so gross! Battle that no more with this app that helps you find clean restrooms in the area you’re traveling in.

 

 

Fido Factor is the perfect app if you’re traveling with the family dog this summer. Find out where the local dog parks are, which restaurants, hotels and attractions will allow pets so that your family dog is not left out!

 

 

Fearless Flowers– Do you have a flower garden this summer? Do you love arranging flowers, but just feel like something is missing once you arrange them in your vase at home? You choose the flower you want to arrange using this free app and then it gives you instructions and ideas on how to arrange it fearlessly!

 

 

Photo Captions– while you’re out and about this summer I am sure you’ll be snapping lots of pics. Use this app to add frames, captions and images to your pictures before you share them. Make some memories!

 

 

Lunapic also offers a free photo application where you can add effect and enhancements to the photos you are taking this summer.

 

 

This list was inspired by a couple of months worth of reading Parents magazine. They share a lot of resources and solutions each month, such as the applications mentioned here. I had to share since I knew my readers would find them useful. (And I do not work for Parents magazine. They have no idea I am sharing these applications with my readers. Neither does iTunes.)

I am sharing these tips and pointers on these resourceful sites: i heart naptime,  the girl creative,  C.R.A.F.T. craftomatic,  crafts keep me sane,   skip to my lou,  making the world cuter, sumos sweet stuff,  mad in crafts, tip junkie, tasty tuesday,  tempt my tummy tuesday,  craft edition,  hope studios, todays creative blog, sew much ado,  someday crafts,  we are that family,  blue cricket designs,  somewhat simple,  paisley passions, house of hepworths,  fun to craft,  fingerprints on the fridge, tidy mom,  a few of my favorite things and  it’s a hodge podge life.   Looking for a more copious list? Here are over 50 sites to search for and share projects  and tutorials.

22 Comments

  1. Kim Idell says:

    I went to the app store to look at these apps you suggested, but ended up getting Angry Birds Rio. Big mistake! I can’t stop playing. Lol.

    I will definately check out the photo apps. 🙂 They look fun.

    I am currently on level 14 in case anyone has some advice. 🙂

    1. Kim, I have never played Angry Birds, but my kids have. It seems addicting…..

  2. Kimberlee says:

    great list – love the flower arranging one. I am not getting any flowers to grow this year with your heat. Plus that Sit or Squat app sounds like a must have, LOL!
    ~Kimberlee, http://www.thespunkydiva.com

  3. Great apps! I’ll have to get the hubby to download them on his phone.

  4. i found you on works for me wednesdays 🙂 love the suggestions for apps, i’m allways looking for great ones! i downloaded the two photo apps (since my two girls are in college and we, well at least THEY, don’t need flash cards anymore)
    have a great wednesday!
    renee

    1. Renee- awesome! Some of the phone apps can edit pictures in a way that you had no idea the photo was taken on a phone. So high tech!

      Thanks for hoping over from Works for me Wednesday!

    1. Isn’t that awesome Connie? Some bathrooms, especially men/boys bathrooms, can be so GROSS!

  5. Thanks! I’d probably use the sit or squat app the most haha. I’m very picky at using public restrooms. I would go all day when I was in school holding it until I got home bc I refused to use the ones at school. Ick!

  6. I always love to find new apps for my kiddos. Thanks for the list!

    1. Kristen, thanks so much for reading! Hope your kids enjoy! 🙂

  7. I will check these out! We are always looking for something new for the kids!

  8. Thank you so much! My husband got an ipad this weekend and we were looking for apps for our little ones. This was timely and much appreciated. Any other recommendations you have would be great.

  9. Thank you for your informative post. Great ideas for apps. I think I would like the last one best. I will check it out.
    hugs,
    Terri

    1. Awesome, Terri! So glad you find these apps useful. 🙂

      Thanks for reading.

  10. that flower one sounds fun!

  11. Found your blog via delicateCONSTRUCTION. Thanks so much for the app list! I have a few you may be interested in as well 🙂

    JumpStart Preschool
    Wheels on the Bus by Duck Duck Moose
    Itsy Bitsy Spider by Duck Duck Moose

    My 3 year old also likes the free bowling app 🙂 These are so great for grocery shopping or waiting rooms. Thanks again for sharing! I am going to share this post on my facebook page. I would love it if youd come visit me sometime!

    Kara
    http://www.mineforthemaking.com
    http://www.facebook.com/mineforthemaking

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