Our 5-year-old has the opportunity to select a new app each week for the iPad. Based on his behavior chart, and how many stars he gains during the week, he has the option of selecting a free app or paid one. When the Curious George’s Town for iPad app released I knew this would be a great app for the boys. We always try to encourage selecting quality apps that offer an educational benefit to them.
Curious George’s Town teaches kids to save. Your child earns money by going to the different areas in the town. They can go to the fountain to help find someone’s lost pet, the pet store to feed the animals, the library to put books away, the market to find food, the bakery to decorate cakes, and the park to clean up so George can play.
All along they make money to buy certain add-ons for their town. They can buy farms, dinosaurs, helicopters, and so much more!
The app is for children who are in pre-K to Kindergarten and does a nice job on teaching letter recognition and counting single digit numbers.
The thing I really like about the app is that it has a reward system that parents can use with their children. Parents can type in a code in the parent section and set up a rewards chart for their child. For example, if your child has chores, you can plug those chores into the chart, and if they do their chores you can reward them with coins from the game. Not only will this motivate them to do their chores, but it will help them to purchase items for their town. It is a win win!
Being a teacher I like apps that focus on fun and education, and Curious George’s Town does just that. The app is compatible with iPhone 4, 4S, and 5, iPod, and iPad/iPad mini. Download the app here.
If you want a shot at winning a Curious George prize pack, then today is your lucky day because one My Boys and Their Toys reader will win just that!
Giveaway Time!
Enter below for your chance to win a Curious George Prize Pack including:
A free app download, Curious George Builds A Home (or another paperback CG title) and the Curious George Travel Activity Kit containing: A classic book, 3 stories on CD, an activity book, a card game, stickers and double-sided crayons.
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gramma123 says
I would have them clean up bathroom after a bath..
Cassandra Eastman says
For my son i’d add making his bed, and cleaning his room!
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I’d add cleaning the litter box.
Tasha says
Clean the bathroom
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I would add picking up his toys.
Stephanie McCann says
I would add putting toys away, so he can find them the next time.
Kim says
making his bed!!
Kelly D says
I would have a chore to put their toys away.
ShootingStarsMag says
I’d say take out the trash or clean your room/playroom
cami says
Take out bathroom trash
Julie Goetz says
Pick up her toys.
Tiffany Schmidt says
Teeth brushing 2x a day
Heather Dawn says
I would add feeding and watering the dogs.
charlene says
I would add doing the dishes
Mary Williams says
Picking up toys before bed!
Holly C says
Feed the dog!
Cintia Scanlan says
My little man throws all the diapers away. so that would be on our chore chart.. 🙂
Jessica Whitehouse says
For my 6 year old, I’d add pick up toys, make bed, and brush teeth.
Amy S D says
Help fold laundry.
Andrea says
emptying the trash cans
nikki b says
dishes!
Kim Burnett says
Clean the bathroom
sandra davis says
i would have them make sure all their dirty clothes were put where they belong and to be responsible for taking the trash out.
amy williams says
Making their own bed
D Schmidt says
I would add picking up toys
Ginny says
Feeding the cats
Megan Cromes says
making his own bed.
Vicky D says
Unloading the silverware from the dishwasher.
bethany says
putting away toys
tamarsw says
Not waking his parents up in the morning.
Brittany C. says
Feed the dog
Deanna says
learning how to do laundry
Tina says
I would add fold the laundry. because she loves to throw her clothes around the room sometimes.
Tiffany P says
His big chore that doesn’t really involve stuff he should be doing for himself is feeding the dogs.
mommasbacon says
Feed the cats…and always clean up after done playing!
Gina says
My son has to empty the bottom part of the dishwasher. It’s actually his favorite chore!
Christy Colln says
picking up all toys and pillows!
tam childers says
feed the dogs
Marci says
Feed the dog and fish!
kristin sims says
Cleaning the cat’s litterbox, like he promised to do when I agreed to let him keep two kittens we found behind Sonic, to add to my other four cats I have 🙂
Melanie Montgomery says
setting the kitchen table
Nicole L. says
Taking out the trash.
Dana Sharp says
Walk the dog!
Cynthia R says
i would add feeding the cats
laurajacobson says
Picking up his toys!
yarnaddicted says
Cleaning the bathroom!
Kim Reid
Shannon Orton says
Feeding the dogs
Melanie Thomas says
Make sure the dog has been walked at least once a day.
M D says
Making the bed!
Alina H says
Picking up toys – they are everywhere!
Dawn Sweeps says
I would add picking up toys, for sure!
Danielle Papsis says
Picking up toys.
Stephanie Larison says
Making her own bed.
Emily N says
Picking up her toys.
Patty White says
Feeding the cat
Jessamine D. says
Cleaning up after they play with their toys 🙂
michelleelizondo says
Id add, no whining.
Jamie Brigham says
I’d add cleaning up my sons toys. He really needs to learn to clean up his toys and only take one bin out at a time…. first I have to train my hubby to do that too. They play together then just leave their mess and get something else… Like father like son.
Rochel S says
Clean up dinner plate
Andre says
I would picking up after themselves!
Julie says
My 2 year old is just starting to learn about chores…so far his list includes throwing away diapers and taking his plate to the kitchen counter after meals. We’ll stick with those for now. 🙂
Ani says
I’d add cleaning your room.
K.Pugh says
Cleaning up their toys and crafts
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Sara Haaf says
Putting away toys and helping with dishes
Jill Myrick says
I would add picking up her dirty clothes and towels after bathing.
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Miz Vickik says
Hanging up clothing!
Mihaela Day says
Clean the bathroom
llmg1960 says
Cleaning their room. Taking out the trash.
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Teresa Thompson says
Cleaning the toy room.
Gayle S says
I would definitely want to see picking up the toys at the end of the day and making the bed in the morning.
Nikki Lynn Hanna says
make up the bed
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Paula Tavernie says
I would add Do the Dishes!
Suzanne B says
Sorting socks
Erica C. says
Cleaning room!
Ashlee Schnelle says
Vacuum
Laurie Emerson says
Helping me dry the dishes.
Vikki Billings says
I would add unloading the dish washer.
Sand says
Cleaning the litter box.
Lily Kwan says
setting the table