6 great (game) apps for children and childcare center
Apps are a dime a dozen. But which ones are recommended for children and practical for everyday childcare center life? We present a selection of the six best apps.
Wuwu & Co.: Beautiful picture book with a panoramic view
A great children's book about five friendly creatures from the forest and at the same time an adventure app that you can really "dive into". When you turn the iPad in a circle or tilt it, you are right in the middle of the action. The microphone and camera are also used for small games.
Animal Rescue Book: Beautiful, profound picture book app on the subject of animal welfare
Have you ever thought about how you can teach children about animal welfare? This interactive picture book for iPad and co. offers you a good starting point. The children free animals from captivity and see them happy in their natural habitat as a reward.
BioMio: Hidden object biotope
This is about the biology of animals, the food chain and different habitats. Playful animals by the river and in the forest, life by the pond and by the sea. The loving animations show, for example, young foxes playing in their den or a frog catching dragonflies. But it also shows the shark catching the seal. After all, every animal has to eat.
Teoleo: Ideas for everyday life childcare center
Craft instructions, songs, exciting experiments and much more: in the Teoleo app, you will find new ideas for childcare center every 14 days, free of charge and ad-free. The app is divided into the areas of language, movement, creativity, discovering the world, friendships & social interaction as well as experiments, numbers & technology.
BfR app for first aid and poison emergency calls
This app from the Federal Office for Risk Assessment is an indispensable helper that can save lives in an emergency. Here you will find first aid measures for all poisoning accidents and can call the relevant poison information center in your federal state directly from the app.
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Mind: Meditations for every occasion
Peace and relaxation for in between: 7Mind contains seven basic meditations as well as courses on topics such as stress, happiness, health, creativity and relationships. With now exercises for specific situations, you can make it easier to fall asleep or bridge waiting times, for example. The app also offers seven two-minute meditations for in between.
What makes a good app for children
- It requires only the most necessary authorizations during installation and protects privacy.
- It is simple for children to use and easy to understand.
- An appealing design encourages participation and arouses curiosity.
- It does not create any pressure to continue playing by sending push messages.
- It does not contain any content that could frighten or harm children.
- It does without advertising and in-app purchases or has a child-safe parents' area.
- It does not require online links (to social networks, app stores, etc.).
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