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Yes, I could be sharing a recipe today or a craft. But I’ll be honest, what my 6-year-old loves best when he’s sick is a special cup full of a tasty electrolyte drink and a little bonus screen time to play on the iPad. And really, who can say no to sick eyes and a pitiful, warm body?
I asked Oliver yesterday what some of his very favorite iPad games are and we had a fun time checking them out together. (I’m ashamed to say that he’s better at some of these than I am). I pointed out that he didn’t seem to have any educational apps on his list and his response (whilst also demonstrating one of the games) was – and I quote- “Fun is more good than learn”.
So that was our shining moment yesterday.
I should probably write a parenting book right about now.
And… on that note, may I share some of Oliver’s favorite iPad apps (an excellent way to entertain an under-the-weather six-year-old boy):
Zap A Minion – FREE
Max and the Magic Marker – $2.99 (I love the imagination on this one!)
Angry Birds Star Wars – $0.99 (I’ve never actually played Angry Birds, but Ryan and Oliver seem to love it and, well, you had to guess that Oliver would want to play the Star Wars version…)
NinJump – FREE
Slingshot Trials – FREE (Ryan loves this one!)
BossBattlesHD – FREE
AppMATes – FREE (they have the physical cars for this app on sale at Target right now. We bought one and tucked it away for Oliver as a motivation to reach a reading goal. Nothing gets that kid reading like a good reward!)
Cordy Sky – FREE (yesterday was my first time playing this one – it’s actually really pleasing!)
Pitfall – FREE
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My little guy likes to lay on the couch surrounded with as many blankets and stuffed animals as he can fit! He likes to watch movies and get snuggles from mom (I know this last one is short lived but I’ll take it as long as possible! )
Besides the traditional chicken soup (with home made noodles!), my kids always enjoy something icy cold to help cool them down. Frozen orange juice or grapefruit juice was a favorite, scraped into a cup with a spoon to create a kind of granita. It helped keep them hydrated, cooled them down, was fun to eat, and they got a dose of vitamin C along the way.
not entering for the giveaway, let someone else win :) but…
my 5yo has cordy sky and angry birds (but reg version)… he also has max and the magic marker but on ps3 (love that game too and the imagination!!!! we will need to get that on the ipad then!) thanks for the other suggestions, we will for sure check them out…
my 5yo faves:
subway surfer
toontastic (he creates his own cartoon, drawing etc)
magic plan
home design
ski safari
pocket family
bridge constructor
backbreaker
touchdown run (iphone) / kickoff (ipad)
these are the apps he’s been playing these week. he really loves anything that involves building/architectural design.. who knows maybe he will be an architect someday..
Oh, I’m so glad you shared apps that your son is loving! Can’t wait to show Oliver a new list when he gets home from school :) Thanks, Faith!
Emmy loves the elmo calls app! it looks like elmo is facetiming with her, and its pretty cute. its great for when she feels sick, or when she’s sad.
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My son most enjoys movies right now and his DS. But his favorite aps are the puzzle ones, Temple Run and Water
Latest favorite app is SpyMouse.
My nieces like to play the iPad when they are under the weather!
Heh. Fun IS more good than learn.
We love all those as well. The only one we didn’t have was Zap a Minion, we tried to download it but it said it was only available in the South Africa iTunes store. (Weird) Any ideas?
My just-turned 7 year old loves Brain Quest 1st Grade Edition and playing Mario always puts a smile on her face while under the weather.
My Little Man loves to drink hot chocolate, snuggle with Mama on the couch, and play on the iPad or Wii.
They love watching cartoons when under the weather.
They love temple run 2
My son loves playing with his LEGOs.
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Doing any craft projects at home, and television, always makes them feel better.
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My son likes to watch his favorite cartoons
movie movies and more movies
My kids like to play games, read or watch tv together.
My daughter loves to watch The Parent Trap in her room over and over again when she feels crummy. She knows the words by heart.
My kids like coloring or working on mazes when they don’t feel well.
watching movies and playing break the ice
My nephew entertains himself with his Nintendo DS when he’s sick.
They like to snuggle up with their fave books
watch their favorite movies
I make a pillow island on floor and we read a book together
playing games
my son likes to play pictionary
Watching the Wizard of Oz is what my daughter likes to do when she is sick.
My son loves to watch cartoons. thank you
My son loves any “Nick” apps
Any cartoon apps
My kids love to just snuggle up with me and watch their favorite movies.
We like Fruit Ninja.
They love it when I rub some Vicks on them, cover them with a blanket and let them use my iPad which is filled with game and book apps so they can play games and read.
When my child is under the weather a simple cuddle while I read him his favorite book makes him smile.
A warm bath & Hot Chicken Noodle Soup. kari_944(at)yahoo(dot)com
My daughter loves to snuggle on the couch with her LeapPad.
a blanket fort on the bed or couch
We don’t play apps but we like games and movies!
She likes to color
My son enjoys reading and watching his favorite movies.
Favorite movies.
Being read to from favorite books.
Thanks for the contest.
Playing Go Fish
Watching Pokemon is tops. Not really into apps, but loves watching youtube videos of funny animals.
We like writing and illustrating handmade books. I just staple some papers together and it’s an instant book. :-) Katharina angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com
I would make a “nest” on the sofa and watch our favorite movies. Thanks for the giveaway.
Right now I like the icon guessing apps (icomania) and boggle