Monday, January 14, 2019

App Review: Duck Duck Moose Nursery Rhymes

App Name: Nursery Rhymes
Developer: Duck Duck Moose
Cost: Free
Available on iOS
Recommended for Toddlers and Preschoolers

There are 6 apps in this series by Duck Duck Moose: Wheels on the Bus, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Old MacDonald, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Peek-a-Zoo, and Musical Me!

These apps appear simple, but are filled with many interactive storytelling and play elements resulting in rich learning experiences and opportunities for repeated play.  In partnership with Khan Academy, Duck Duck Moose aims to provide free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. As a part of this mission, all of their apps are available for free.

The nursery rhyme apps act almost as interactive books based on these classic rhymes. Nursery rhymes are great for young children because they are very rich in vocabulary and are often meant to be sung. Singing slows down language and helps young children to learn differentiate sounds and build their phonological awareness that will help them later when they learn to read.

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