I finally bit the bullet recently and purchased the iPod Touch 4G. Truth be told, I really want an iPad, but I've decided to wait until the next generation comes out. Hopefully, there will be some useful additions, like a USB port and the ability to print. We'll see.
For now, I'm enjoying my little toy. One of my favorite things to do is seek out useful apps for homeschooling and general organization.
I like FREE, so most of what I'll tell you about will be FREE apps. But on occasion, there is one worth paying for. So here are my favorite iPod Touch (iPhone) apps for keeping me somewhat organized and for homeschooling on the go!
Amazon Kindle Free Downloading books is easy with the Kindle app. You might think the iPod is too small to read a book from, but surprisingly enough, I can read just fine. It's great when you're out and about, at a Dr.'s visit, or waiting in line pretty much anywhere. Check this out, if you're looking for some books to read about homeschooling.
Good Reader $1.99 This one is not free, but it is worth it. If you have .pdf or other files you need to read, this app is for you!
Evernote Free If you're like me, one of those people who never has pen and paper to jot down notes, phone numbers, little things you need to remember, then this app is for you. You can create text, audio, or photo notes and then sync them to your computer. I use it for homeschool planning and work stuff, in bed, late at night, when I can't sleep. Last week, I used it to take notes during the sermon. My pastor will be happy to read this. He probably thought I was playing game :)
Weight Watchers Free No more hand writing what I eat, rushing home to enter it online. No more carrying around that cardboard points finder. It's all here, on the WW app. I can search for recipes, journal, enter my weigh-ins, everything. I.love.this.app. Not everything is free if you are not an etools member.
Google Earth Free Just like the desktop version, you can travel all over the world with this app!
The Oregon Trail Free Yep, the fun pioneer adventure game.....take it with you!
Brain Quest $2.99 How many of us have Brain Quest cards in the back seat? I know I have at least 3 year's worth somewhere, and I paid more than $2.99 for them! Now you can have them on your iPod!
Brain Pop Free We love the educational videos on Brain Pop online. With this app, your kids can watch a new video every day.
Vocabulary Power Plus Free SAT words. Four lessons for free, with more available for purchase.
Mad Libs Free We have always loved the book version of Mad Libs at our house. It's pretty much all I used for grammar instruction in K-3 grade. This app is free for the sample version. If you like it, there are paid versions as well.
Flash Tables $0.99 I'm always looking for math reinforcement, especially with multiplication tables. This app works well for math in the car.
World Geography Challenge Free This app has helped a lot as we are traveling the world this year. It's fun, and it makes learning countries easy.
United States Geography Flash Cards Free This simple add shows the state name, flag and population on one side and then, on the flip side, where it is on the map, capital city, largest city, and date of statehood.
Art Museum $0.99 With this app, you and your kids can learn to recognize a lot of paintings, along with the artist names. As a fun addition, it plays classical music while you play :)
Dinosaurs: The American Museum of Natural History Collections: Free This app is so cool. It presents the museum's collection in mosaic form. Just tap the mosaic to bring up the image, then read all about it. Ben loves this one.
Seriously, I can homeschool in my car now.
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