We caved and bought the children an iPad each, well actually Hugh inherited mine and Poppy and I got a new one. Before you damn me and tell me how I am spoiling my children rotten let me give you our reasoning. Yes they are only 4 and 6 but they have been using my iPad and an iPod Touch for some time playing games like Bejewelled, Cut the Rope and Angry Birds. It amazes me how they pick up the objectives and tactics of these games so easily – I think they are brilliant for the development of reasoning and logic skills. We are also soon to embark on a long trip back to the UK so instead of carrying 2 heavy DVD players and a selection of discs (the Manchester flight NEVER has consoles/screens in each head rest) I can carry 2 light devices on which they can play games, read, learn and draw – perfect! After setting them up the other evening I am thrilled and a bit overwhelmed by the number of apps out there for preschoolers and 1st graders. I’ve downloaded nearly every free ‘sight’ word and reading app there is and also a couple of books for Poppy. I’m hoping to encourage her to enjoy her reading throughout the summer. So far it has proved a challenge as swimming at the pool oddly seems to be a bigger draw. I’m terrified she will forget everything over the summer so armed with the iPad and a new batch of library books every couple of weeks I’m hoping that she learns to see the fun in reading and not see it as ‘work’. I’ve also encountered a site called iGameMom.com which is a great resource for apps and tools for children, plus it also eases my guilt in knowing that other Moms out there are embracing technology for their children.
So after reading this morning we are off to the pool to celebrate Memorial Day. I hope all my US readers have a fabulous day in the sun – and I for one will be taking a moment to remember those who have lost their lives.
As promised here’s the Boden pool party tunic in yellow loopy – it’s a little more see through than the pavillion prints but still perfect for the pool. I have the ruffle trim bikini on underneath in bluebell bud.
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