Busy Shapes
© 2014 Edoki Academy
1/12/2017 See Busy Shapes 2. You can't fit a round peg in a square hole. But you can have a fun time trying in this responsive set of auto-correcting classification puzzles, which have been carefully leveled for preschool-age children (typically starting around 2 and topping out around 5). The end result is a one-trick pony starter app that is fun to have on any child's iPad screen. It's especially recommended for ECE classroom use. We especially liked the multi-touch features that let more than one child work together (one can move a barrier; the other moves the shape). Incorrect answers are gently supported, by giving children another try. The AI (artificial intelligence) tracks the time it takes each child to complete a level, and increases or decreases difficulty accordingly. Additional features include customizable Guided Access, to make it possible to lock a child inside and the ability to track a child's progress. The best part about the app is that it never blocks or slows experimentation. The app is available in multiple languages, but this is less relevant because no language is used in the experience.
$2.99, iPad
Teaches: classification, logic, shapes, colors, motion, spatial thinking
CTR Rating: 97.5%