ArtSee Studio
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iPad cases for children abound, but if your intention is to turn your iPad into a child's easel, ArtSee Studio (WowWee.com, $40) is the best bet. Designed to offer both protection against a drop, as well as reduce the chance a preschooler will explore your email, the plastic case includes a home button lock, as well as six stamps, each designed to launch a set of creativity options. After securing your iPad in place, you download the free app (called ArtSee Studio). You can then start using the five stamp tools and the stylus to freely create. The one weak point -- our testers found it hard to "undo" -- once you put a stamp down, how do you make it go away? But they were impressed by the powerful drawing tools, and the way the stamps could become animated and moved around the screen. It is easy to save projects, and there's a set of games such as Connect the Dots. The case is compatible with all generations of iPad (iOS 5 & iOS 6) and the kit includes one case, five tools, a pen and instructions. Download the app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/artsee-studio/id549729375?mt=8 See the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJI_9cklTKI
$40, iPad
Teaches: art, creativity
CTR Rating: 84%