“Where Am I?” Apps from Jolly Giraffe
Written by Heather Leister
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The “Where Am I?” apps from Jolly Giraffe have been designed to help young children learn the names of objects around them. There are currently six apps in the series and they each focus on a different location including at home, in the city, on the farm, at the park and at the zoo. There is also an app that takes a look at the four seasons.
Each app follows a simple format. A picture of an object found in the chosen location is shown with it’s name at the bottom of the screen. When your child taps on the picture they’ll hear the name spoken out loud. The next screen shows a scene from the farm, city, home, etc. and it will include the object your child just looked at. They must find it and tap on it again. Once they’ve done that they can move on to the next screen and a brand new object, repeating the process over againg.
These are simple apps best suited for toddlers and young preschoolers. They have colorful illustrations that reminded me of picture books. I like the way the simple flashcards have been enhanced with an activity that reinforces the object’s place in an environment. It’s a nice way for children to begin seeing the connection between the flashcard and real life.
Price when Reviewed: $.99 for each app
Seller: OnO Apps
Disclosure: I received a free copy of this app for review purposes.
