The Kiddo

Some kids naturally play with their toys. Then there is my kid. He has ADHD. Focusing is not easy for him and neither is, what would be for other children, a small level frustration. Apps for our iPhone and iPad have been great tools for him (and us) to engage him in ways that he doesn't always get from traditional toys.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Egg Punch

I have to admit that my kid IS addicted to this one, and it is a little unnerving. Nevertheless, there are plenty of good reasons to get this app, one of which is that it is free.

Egg Punch is simplistic, graphic rendition of mini-golf, with some pinball elements thrown in (bumpers, remember those?)

When you open each level, you can see the course which with each level, becomes more complex. There are feathers to collect on the way to getting your egg in the hole, tubes and gates, plus a moving wagon (which requires timing.)

It is nicely done for a kid who is frustrated easily, plus mistakes don't mean you have to start the level over again, and the egg (which operates by "slingshot" with the finger) displays an arrow for the direction it will go. These features help avoid meltdowns.

Elements are there for planning, improving efficiency, and spatial understanding. All healthy good stuff for the ADHD kiddo. Have fun HERE.


1 comment:

  1. Sometimes toys are not enough and parents are just pooped. Apps make me feel better, way better than other forms of screen time. Thanks for this and thanks for this blog!

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