prMac serves to enhance the visibility of press releases in the Mac world, offering Mac-centric news media distribution services as well as top-notch RSS feeds. © 2013 prMac http://prmac.com/ en-us http://prmac.com/release-id-57660.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-57660.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 05:00:00 CST California based Arista Games today introduces Jack and Jill's Preschool Adventure 2.0, its new educational game title for iPad and iPhone devices. Produced in collaboration with Little Flowers Montessori, a leading Bay Area school, Jack and Jill's Preschool Adventure teaches children needed Kindergarten preparation concepts such as colors, shapes, letters and numbers. With a simple intuitive interface, vibrant graphics, and captivating voices, the app keeps preschoolers engaged with learning. http://prmac.com/release-id-57439.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-57439.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 11:00:00 CST Pyjamas Apps, a team creating educational games for kids, introduces Kids Boats 1.0 for iOS. In the game, players will need to maneuver a paper boat in the river, collecting stars, messages in the bottles and evading obstacles. The game introduces kids to different climate zones and animals living there, so they will learn to recognize different animals and environments. A variety of control options develops fine motor skill and allows selecting the most comfortable one for every child. http://prmac.com/release-id-57060.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-57060.htm Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:00:00 CST Lifeware Solutions today announces Deluxe Moon Pro 1.0, an update to their popular lunar cycle application for Mac OS X. Featuring an animated interface, Deluxe Moon Pro provides comprehensive information on the Moon, precise moon phase times via animated interface and multiple interactive tools to explore the Moon. The app includes specific gardening advice based on the current moon phase, precise times of the moon phases, animated Zodiac circles, moon horoscope, calendar and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-55975.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55975.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:00:00 CST Duck Duck Moose, creator of educational mobile apps for children, has launched More Trucks, a sequel to its popular Trucks app. The new More Trucks app teaches children about construction, stacking, sequencing and problem solving as they drive a fire or tow truck, race monster trucks and build structures with a crane. Each activity is designed to encourage experimentation and stimulate the imagination of children ages two and up. http://prmac.com/release-id-55763.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55763.htm Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:45:00 CST Featured by Apple in educational games in over 200 countries, Gartu in the Kindergarten 1.0 is an amazing adventure full of colour for the smallest of the house with never-ending hidden surprises that the kid will discover along three levels and over 20 educational mini-games, full of surprises, many stories and original songs. Developed by teachers from the Eurocolegio Casvi in Madrid, what guarantees that its didactic content is exactly the one recommended for kids in infant school stages. http://prmac.com/release-id-55470.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55470.htm Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:00:00 CST Spur Design, a nationally recognized design and illustration studio, has released a new version of their popular kids' geometry app, PrestoBingo Shapes. Version 1.5 includes 4 new illustrated puzzles by award-winning illustrator Joyce Hesselberth. It also includes a swipe feature so that kids can move from puzzle to puzzle more easily. The educational iPad and iPhone app is now an even better tool for schools and parents to teach shape identification and to reinforce counting from 1 to 20. http://prmac.com/release-id-55394.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55394.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:00:00 CST Independent developer, Tanel Teemusk today introduces OddSpotter, Art Appreciation Game Free 1.0.4, the free version of his popular art puzzle game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. OddSpotter takes an educational approach to the traditional Spot the Difference game genre. Game play features masterworks by some of the most renowned artists the world has ever known, including Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley, Paul Gauguin, Paul Cezanne and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-55136.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55136.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:00:00 CST HaStars today introduces Mathzilla with Roxy the Star 1.0 for iOS, its game where users solve simple equations involving addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Equations are all of the type A?B=Z. The variables A and B are numbers or groups of objects symbolizing numbers. The ? is an arithmetic operator like +, - , or x. Last, Z is a given. Users must figure out which numbers and operators need to be chosen to solve the puzzle/equation, scoring points moving through 3 levels of play. http://prmac.com/release-id-55037.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55037.htm Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:30:00 CST iOS app developer, Internet Design Zone today introduces Complete The Sentence For Kids 1.0, its new educational app developed for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Ideal for age group 7-13 yrs, Complete The Sentence For Kids is a fun game where kids have to select the correct word to complete every sentence. The app tests a child's grammar knowledge of tense, male/female gender, singular/plural, participles, degrees of comparison, adjectives, verbs and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-55040.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55040.htm Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:55:00 CST TinyTap announces Dress For Winter, its new educational kids book app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Teaching your kids about winter involves more than simply explaining that winter is the cold season. It's also important that they understand how to dress appropriately. With Dress for Winter, your kids will soon develop a far more well-rounded understanding of this time of year. Dress For Winter is interactive and will keep your child busy for hours on end. http://prmac.com/release-id-54999.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54999.htm Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:30:00 CST Virginia based The Porter Company, LLC today announces My Very Own Numbers, its third application is now available exclusively for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. My Very Own Numbers helps introduce young children to numbers and build basic math skills while increasing their vocabulary in English and Spanish. My Very Own Numbers provides a fun, interactive game experience that helps teach children counting, addition and subtraction, as well as greater than/less than skills. http://prmac.com/release-id-54712.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54712.htm Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:30:00 CST Sky Leo today introduces Live Puzzles 1.01, its new puzzle game developed for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Designed for the youngest among us, Live Puzzles boasts a magical atmosphere created through a combination of whimsical art, wonderful music, and lively animations. When the player is finished putting together a puzzle, they'll find themselves rewarded by a whole show full of dancing animals and fireworks erupting excitedly on screen. http://prmac.com/release-id-54661.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54661.htm Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:00:00 CST The iMums, a children's tech review site, is giving away two iPad minis to kick off its 2013 Go Mini promotion. The iMums, four moms from four corners of the earth, met online while searching for and reviewing apps for their own children. The global giveaways, open worldwide, each include a 16GB iPad mini, a Cygnett case and an iTunes gift card, a prize package worth more than $400 USD. To enter, visit The iMums website. The minis will be given away February 24 and March 8, 2013. http://prmac.com/release-id-54402.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54402.htm Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 CST Pic-A-Boo Baby introduces Pic-A-Boo 1.0 for iPad. This app for babies and toddlers allows for the creation of a personal peek-A-boo experience, based on albums or camera photos, like no other peek-a-boo app has done before. The app comes with a built in video camera feature to record the child's reaction to the game. Pic-A-Boo features ready to play peekaboo illustrated sets of real farm and safari animals and their sounds, alongside a collection of illustrated creatures. http://prmac.com/release-id-54304.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54304.htm Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:00:00 CST Virginia based EFlashApps LLC introduces Fun Park 1.0, its new interactive kids educational game developed for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. Developed specifically for early language and memory development, Fun Park provides a variety of games and activities for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners to learn words, numbers, colors, shapes and common themes such as transportation, animals and food items. Two or more young siblings can play together and even teach each other. http://prmac.com/release-id-54197.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54197.htm Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:00:00 CST With an outstanding year behind the global publisher and developer, Budge Studios has expanded their scope of work and will continue to publish their own iOS and Android apps in 2013. Adding to their extensive portfolio, they will work with top licensors to provide entertaining apps for kids worldwide. Focusing on the future, Budge Studios has big plans for the company as it spins off its success with the release of apps that will be enjoyed by both kids and their parents. http://prmac.com/release-id-53557.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-53557.htm Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:55:00 CST Launched by world renowned game developers Lexis Numerique, PooYoos, Ages 3+ v.3.0 brings the delightful world of the adorable baby animals known as Pooyoos to iOS and Android devices, via a selection of educational mini-games within an animated multimedia experience. The app has been designed to take children between the ages of 3 and 6 on an adventure to discover letters, shapes, nature, colours, music and more. The app helps children learn, improve co-ordination, gain confidence and have fun. http://prmac.com/release-id-53025.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-53025.htm Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:00:00 CST Brandymint today announces Coats'n'Shorts for iOS, an update to its educational dress up game for children under six. Complete with interactive backgrounds, Coats'n'Shorts teaches kids how to choose clothes for different seasons, occasions, and holidays. Users proceed through twelve levels by mixing and matching tops, bottoms, and accessories to create an outfit. Ideal for teaching kids how to categorize and choose clothing, Coats'n'Shorts rewards players with a unique prize at each level. http://prmac.com/release-id-52023.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-52023.htm Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:50:00 CST Barcelona Multimedia has just announced the 3rd title of Children's Bible iOS trilogy: Children's Bible Games & Activities 1.0 for kids aged 7-12 and Sunday Schools. The app contains 300 Games and Activities on 60 Bible Stories narrated with comic strips. Other apps are: Children's Bible Books & Movies, launched in 2009 (1,350,000 downloads) and Children's Bible Daily Prayer, in 2011 (300,000 dwnloads). The trilogy is a complete set of apps to Read, Pray and Play for families and Sunday Schools. http://prmac.com/release-id-51831.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-51831.htm Sat, 08 Dec 2012 09:00:00 CST Barcelona based Planet Factory today introduces Kids Planet Discovery 1.0 for iOS, their free game app that offers children a new way to learn our beautiful and amazing world. Lots of adventures to solve missions and discover countries and continents while helping our friends, the cute aliens that have landed on Earth. The app includes games, including puzzles, maps, dress-up, memory, odd-one-out, find-it and more, all placed on a world map you have to complete. http://prmac.com/release-id-51728.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-51728.htm Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:00:00 CST TwoTea Applications is releasing an educational game for iPad and iPhone, What Doesn't Belong? Christmas Edition 1.0. The app is meant to help with essential intellectual and spiritual development of children. With the right approach of the parent or teacher, the app becomes a great tool for speech therapy and helps develop many problem solving skills. It has the ability to add multiple players and have statistics for each. http://prmac.com/release-id-51601.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-51601.htm Tue, 04 Dec 2012 07:00:00 CST With the release of My Beastly ABCs 1.0.13, Duncan Studio introduces children to an enchanting story filled with stunning artwork, captivating animation and original magical narration performed by Jim Dale. My Beastly ABCs tells a captivating story of a young boy as he encounters mythical creatures from around the world. Each page invites readers to interact with characters from the scene causing them to respond in fun and unexpected ways. http://prmac.com/release-id-51590.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-51590.htm Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:25:00 CST Drive a firetruck, explore it, extinguish fire, and learn to locate hidden tools and truck parts. Interactive Fire Truck 3D by 22learn is filled with activities that will endear themselves into the hearts of children and parents alike. With its realistic details & abundance of visual and sound effects, Interactive Fire Truck is the ultimate app to inspire children's imagination and play. It enables children to live their dream in the world where bravery meets fun, learning, play and exploration. http://prmac.com/release-id-51338.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-51338.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:00:00 CST With over 700,000 apps available in the App Store, parents are faced with a tough decision as to what types of apps they should let their children play. In a recent comparison of their educational "I Spy with Lola" iPad game to the average kids' game, BeiZ discovers interesting data supporting trends towards a shift in consumer interests. Developed with children and parents in mind, the Lola Panda suite of apps aims to provide not only fun games but educational tools for kids as well. http://prmac.com/release-id-50794.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-50794.htm Sat, 17 Nov 2012 05:00:00 CST Vicinno Kids Studio released a significant update for Little Farm Preschool, a collection of 8 exciting games for preschoolers that seamlessly blend one into another as the kids advance in solving puzzles. Each game focuses on its own aspect of preschool education. It begins with teaching children to clearly identify animals on the farm with sounds and names, then help kids learn colors, shapes, sizes, differences, counting, matching, alphabet and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-50630.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-50630.htm Wed, 14 Nov 2012 04:00:00 CST With more than 600 reviews of children's book apps on their site, Digital Storytime, has become a trusted source for parents, educators and librarians shopping for educational quality story book apps. Karen Robertson of Austin, Texas, wrote and developed two book apps in the "Treasure Kai" series, to help her dyslexic son read. The award-winning apps have been recognized for the unique way they use interactivity to engage kids with stories. http://prmac.com/release-id-50543.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-50543.htm Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:35:00 CST South Korean based JINIBINI today announces the release of Tooth Monster HD Lite 1.1 for the iPad. This free storybook teaches kids how and why to brush their teeth, and makes it all a bundle of digital fun! Tooth Monster HD Lite features an interactive playbook and a fun sing-along song that encourage kids to get in the habit of cleaning their teeth! Now featuring full iOS 6 support, Tooth Monster HD Lite gives users a chance to try the app for free before deciding to upgrade and go Pro. http://prmac.com/release-id-50339.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-50339.htm Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:30:00 CST emeeyou has released Jungle Adventure 1.1, its first app for iPad, and iPhone. This innovative children's game app uses a jungle setting and jungle animals to teach children search and counting skills, and how to identify colors, animals, names and sounds. The app also has a foreign language component, and allows parents to control the language that is used within the application. Ten animal characters, ten colors, ten numbers and sounds are featured in this beautifully illustrated app. http://prmac.com/release-id-50220.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-50220.htm Mon, 05 Nov 2012 06:30:00 CST Today AssistiveWare and Acapela Group announced the release of Infovox iVox 3.1, which brings the first four genuine, natural-sounding children's voices to Mac OS X. In addition, the update adds three new male voices. These voices work with any Mac application. Besides adding new voices, Infovox iVox 3.1 also fixes an issue with characters with diacritical marks. Words that contain accents will now be pronounced correctly in any foreign language. http://prmac.com/release-id-50212.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-50212.htm Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:30:00 CST Publisher Laura Volintir today reports a rapid increase in traffic on her review site, Top Kids Apps, which offers well-written, professional, independent ratings and reviews of iOS and Android apps for kids. Each weekday one app is chosen Best Free App of the Day and is added to the nominees for 5 Best Free Apps of the Month. Users can find apps categorized by Age Group, Free Apps, and Educational Apps. Developers of high quality apps for kids are encouraged to apply to have their app reviewed. http://prmac.com/release-id-49738.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-49738.htm Thu, 25 Oct 2012 05:00:00 CST BeiZ, Ltd. announces I Spy with Lola, their newest adventure packed hidden clue game for iPhone, iPod touch & iPad. I Spy with Lola invites children ages 3-8 years old to join Lola Panda on an adventure around the world as they travel to various destinations to complete exciting tasks along the way. With over 100 hidden objects to find throughout the locations, the app includes fun challenges for children of all ages as they practice object & word association, vocabulary, and shape recognition. http://prmac.com/release-id-49209.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-49209.htm Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:00:00 CST Treasure Bound Books introduces Treasure Kai and the Seven Cities of Gold 1.0 for iPad, the sequel to their award winning first book app in the series. In this interactive story of a boy who travels back in time to the New World to race Francisco Coronado in search of the lost Seven Cities of Gold, readers become part of the story. Readers help find the lost cities, using golden keys and magical treasure chests. The app features integrated game play creating a different adventure every time. http://prmac.com/release-id-49032.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-49032.htm Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:00:00 CST Vicinno Kids Studio introduces Little Farm Preschool 1.0 for iPad, its new educational app for kids. Little Farm Preschool is a collection of 7 exciting games for preschoolers that seamlessly blend one into another as the kids advance in solving puzzles. Each game focuses on its own aspect of preschool education. It begins with teaching children to clearly identify animals on the farm with sounds and names, then help kids learn colors, sizes, differences, counting, matching, alphabet and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-48707.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-48707.htm Mon, 01 Oct 2012 05:30:00 CST Tricochet today announces piClock 1.2.1, an update to its transcendental timepiece for iOS. piClock scrolls through the digits of the mathematical constant pi to locate the current time and date. Featuring 24-hour time mode, and "DD/MM" date mode, users are offered a choice of mathematical constants: pi, including Euler's number, the golden ratio, and the cult favorite "tau." Version 1.2.1 includes iPhone 5 compatibility. On iPhone 5's four-inch screen, the pi gets wider. http://prmac.com/release-id-48515.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-48515.htm Wed, 26 Sep 2012 07:20:00 CST 123 Kids Fun GAMEBOX unlike other kids app features fifteen different games which are fun and educational at the same time and the games vary in difficulty so you do have some challenging games and some easy ones. The melodious sound and the vibrant graphics of the game will make your kids play with your idevice all the time. The most adorable part of the app is the chirpy little pink robot girl who cheers you every time you do the right thing which is great for a kid's confidence. http://prmac.com/release-id-48238.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-48238.htm Thu, 20 Sep 2012 04:00:00 CST UK game development studio, Mediakitchen today introduces Button Board 1.0, a new iPad game aimed at kids as young as one year old. Button Board is a fun and educational game that introduces colours through creative play. The game offers the child a selection of bright and colourful pictures and a tray of coloured buttons. Each picture has a number of holes that the child must fill using a matching coloured button. There is an option to hear the name of the colour when the child clicks a button. http://prmac.com/release-id-47424.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-47424.htm Mon, 03 Sep 2012 06:00:00 CST The Lucky Chicken today introduces Trivia Master: Flags 1.0, an iOS trivia and reference application for countries and their flags. Trivia Master: Flags allows the user to be a Trivia Master, by utilising a database of high resolution country flags and country information. The app includes all United Nations recognised Sovereign States, as well as some additional Independent States. Trivia Master: Flags features three modes of play, including Infinite, Challenge and Browse modes. http://prmac.com/release-id-47254.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-47254.htm Wed, 29 Aug 2012 07:50:00 CST JAM Language Ltd. in collaboration with LUX HQ Ltd., launches 99.jam.verbos.ingles an iPhone and iPad application for Spanish speakers learning English. 99.jam.verbos.ingles sets itself apart as it specifically caters to the Spanish speaking population. This app includes audio and a simple flashcard format giving the user a hassle free experience to navigate. It takes the user back to the basics with a simple and interactive method to further enhance their vocabulary. http://prmac.com/release-id-46852.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-46852.htm Mon, 20 Aug 2012 07:05:00 CST Trunky Fishing Game, the old time classic fishing game since 1890 is brought to new life. Now in collaboration with Daily App Dream you can get it for free two days, 21th-22th August 2012. The clock is ticking. In the Trunky Fish Game, you have to catch all the fish when their mouth is gaping open, otherwise you might scare them away. Use all possible limbs and toes to drag the fish into their buckets. Hurry, and get your copy. http://prmac.com/release-id-46760.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-46760.htm Fri, 17 Aug 2012 08:00:00 CST Bilu Games, an indie development studio, announces the release on August 23th of its new and uncommon IOS game: Aliens Abducted. It's Geography as you have never seen before. The game presents a combination of stunning 3D graphics and 2D handmade cartoons. Travel with Moe, Barry and Marvin around the world guessing every country flag. Aliens Abducted introduces Escape a vertiginous 60 fps platformer game. Help Moe fight against robots. Escape unlocked after the player earns 25 stars. http://prmac.com/release-id-46571.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-46571.htm Mon, 13 Aug 2012 06:20:00 CST MyiPadGuides introduces Botanical Guide 1.0, its new reference app for iPad. Uncover myriad mysteries of the plant world. A valuable tool for students, gardeners, nursery personnel and nature lovers, Botanical Guide will be of particular interest to anyone who wishes to broaden their knowledge of plants and learn how to effectively and efficiently identify their various characteristics. The interactive drawings make it is easy to compare leaves or flower details, and learn their definitions. http://prmac.com/release-id-45580.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-45580.htm Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:00:00 CST Pirate's Moon, Inc. announces USALens 1.1, its second iPad application. USALens is an easy-to-use application designed to help both children and adults world-wide quickly understand United States of America geography and easily find information about the various USA States. The USALens quick-learn puzzle will help travelers and students visualize and remember USA geography. The app features read-aloud to hear accurate pronunciations, a browser, links to read about different States, and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-45536.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-45536.htm Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:50:00 CST French developers known for their collection of children's educational apps, Chocolapps today introduces The Beach Boss 1.0, their first gaming title for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Designed for a single player, users assume the role of a local vendor who must make his way through a crowded beach of tourists selling food, trinkets and other merchandise. Collect coins for each successful transaction, but watch out for pets and police as they try to capture and kick you off the beach. http://prmac.com/release-id-45439.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-45439.htm Wed, 18 Jul 2012 05:00:00 CST HaStars Technology today introduces Roxy the Star: Preschool Math 1.0 for iOS, their Preschool Math Education game that combines singing and learning. Featuring 7 different games, 3 learning sections and dozens of cute animals, animations, and educational songs, players have fun while learning about shapes, sizes, counting, matching, numbers, classifying, and more. With engaging singing and dancing animations that will keep children interested, this app teaches fundamental math skills. http://prmac.com/release-id-45057.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-45057.htm Fri, 06 Jul 2012 08:00:00 CST Movora announces iPick Stocks 1.11 for iOs. Predict the movements of the market with the iPick Stocks game. Taking the world by storm, iPick stocks allows anyone from the most experienced trader to the newest investor to freely and easily compete against each other in a game of skill and precision. iPick stocks is both a fun and educational game, and a useful tool. After making a pick players gain access to breakdowns of other players' guesses. http://prmac.com/release-id-43423.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-43423.htm Wed, 30 May 2012 05:20:00 CST Emantras, the innovative digital education company that provides engaging learning experiences and effective knowledge delivery, today announced the launch of its new website for its application development arm, Punflay. The website was redesigned to better showcase Punflay's wide range of award-winning educational apps. The new Punflay website enables visitors to browse through Punflay's educational apps with ease, and find learning apps based on grade level, device and type of application. http://prmac.com/release-id-43396.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-43396.htm Tue, 29 May 2012 08:35:00 CST Stop Smoking in five Days, the motivating program and tracking app, is now available on the App Store. This is a cool, life transforming application, offering a health risk calculator, educational data and information, and lifestyle tools. The Five-Day Plan is one of the oldest and most effective smoking cessation programs to date. The Five-Day Plan has gone on to be conducted in countries around the world with over 20 million participants. http://prmac.com/release-id-43359.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-43359.htm Tue, 29 May 2012 05:00:00 CST LiteracySoft.com has made available Mac and PC compatible versions of Phonics and Reading With McGuffey, a popular iOS app for teaching beginning literacy skills to students with a variety of needs. The app is designed to be simple to use for children as well as adults who have literacy problems, and unlike many reading programs, Phonics And Reading With McGuffey requires very little teaching skill. This update includes multi-user support, performance and interface improvements. http://prmac.com/release-id-42886.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-42886.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 04:35:00 CST Students at Jessieville Elementary School in Arkansas recently participated in a pilot program by a National Board Certified Teacher to use apps in the classroom, in alignment with Common Core State Standards and with accompanying custom-designed curriculum. Lessons plans and activities were paired with apps that students used on class iPads. Book app, "Treasure Kai and the Lost Gold of Shark Island," inspired language arts and science activities that were applauded by teachers and students. http://prmac.com/release-id-42805.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-42805.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 08:20:00 CST Interactive learning company Mindshapes is pleased to announce the launch of Magic Town, the first virtual world based on picture book characters. With content licensed from top publishers, Magic Town provides young children with a single destination for high quality, animated and interactive stories. At launch, Magic Town has 70 popular picture book titles, including more than 20 free stories. There will be 10-15 new titles added each month.