Wednesday, March 23, 2011

App Review - Match the Fruits

App Title: Match the Fruits! By Amy Faulkner

This title is extremely similar to the Match the Flowers! by the same author.

Grade Level: 3-6 years old

Purpose: Memory matching game

Program Functionality: The program works well in a simplistic form of matching pictures like
the old style memory card game. Users can select either pictures of fruits, letters or you can use
your own photos that are on the iPad. Users can also choose three different difficulty levels as
well as use “cheats” to solve the puzzles.

Overall Educational Value: Good memory matching game especially because of the ability to

use custom photos.
Cost: Free

Recommendation:  Great to use because of ability to use custom photos for matching.

Classroom Use Examples / Ideas: Matching symbols / people in the school

Developer Website: N/A

iTunes Link: http://itunes.apple.com/lt/app/match-the-fruits/id413813597?mt=8

Monday, March 21, 2011

App Review - Match the Flowers

App Title: Match the Flowers! By Amy Faulkner

Grade Level: 3-6 years old

Purpose: Memory matching game

Program Functionality: The program works well in a simplistic form of matching pictures like the old style memory card game. Users can select either pictures of flowers, letters or you can use your own photos that are on the iPad. Users can also choose three different difficulty levels as well as use “cheats” to solve the puzzles.
Overall Educational Value: Good memory matching game especially because of the ability to
use custom photos.

Cost: Free

Recommendation:  Great to use because of ability to use custom photos for matching.

Classroom Use Examples / Ideas: Matching symbols / people in the school

Developer Website: N/A

iTunes Link: http://itunes.apple.com/cl/app/match-the-flowers/id413813091?mt=8