Toddler Maze 123

$1.99, iPad

Teaches: spatial relations, language

CTR Rating: 92%

CTR Review

Here's a great starter app for introducing even young children to the mechanics of a multi-touch screen. Content consists of 20 simple mazes, shown in sequence as stops along a road. You can drive an ambulance to the hospital, fly a spaceship to the moon or walk through a sewer system with a friendly alligator. The illustrations, characters and animated objects are well designed and work well with the overall theme. Features include: multiple levels of difficulty; a sound on/off feature: optional hints that can show the track of the path: the ability to change the printed instructions; and a printing feature, so you could play the mazes off-line. One minor gripe -- it would be nice if children could see the trail of their finger. All in all, this is an excellent app for younger children that provides a solid spatial learning experience.