Tiggly Math (Formerly Tiggly Counts)
© 2014 Tiggly
Tiggly Math is series of apps that combine a physical toy (sold for $30) with digital play. The blocks were inspired by the classic cuisenaire rods used in Montessori classrooms, and features five rubbery, magnetic counters that can be detected by the iPad screen. In Tiggly Adventure, Tiggly sets off to deliver the most delicious apple pie to his grandmother, and along the way needs you to use your counting toys to build bridges, ladders and more to help him overcome challenges. The app introduces you to number line concepts and helps improve number sense and counting skills. In Tiggly Cardtoons, two pieces of cardboard become a juggling owl, or a hungry shark with a taste for apples, or a rumbling truck carrying snakes. It is designed to teach basic math ideas such as one to one matching, counting, and equal sets. In the third app, Tiggly Chef, there is an emergency in the kitchen and Tiggly Town's "greatest, most mustachioed chef", needs help from you and your counting toys to prepare his silly recipes. Try and beat the Chef at his own game and devise your own kooky concoctions in one of the Chef's three kitchens. The game is designed to teach numbers and early addition concepts,introduce you to math symbols, and encourage you to follow instructions.
$30, iPad (Tiggly counting blocks are recommended)
Teaches: math, counting, numbers, addition, subtraction