First Words for Toddlers 1: Animals

What it is: a set of activities for developing language and fine motor skills.

What you do with it: the activities include:

- Animal School - 15 flashcards with animal photos and sounds

- Animal Play - a set of 4 mini-game (recognizing an animal by the sound it makes, a drag-through-maze activity, spot a hiding animal and match animal to its shadow)

- Animal Show - a short video with photos and drawing of animals

- Prize Page - a sticker scene

What we liked: the concept. Nice, clear photographs and illustrations. Ease of use. Spoken instructions. Animal sounds. Multiple educational aspects covered in the Animal School and Animal Play activities.

What we didn't like: only 15 animals (randomly chosen). Link to other apps as a part of the main menu. The Animal Show activity is not too engaging (and requires parental assistance). The 'animal-in-the-box' scene concept. The background music (can be turned off in the settings).

Free preview: if you are not sure see our See Before You Buy video (below) or try the free version of the First Words for Toddlers 1: Animals.

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