During the coming holiday break, kids will definitely get bored if they get stuck in the house, doing nothing but wait until Santa decides to drop by to bring them gifts. To avoid the holiday rut, it would be ideal to introduce them to the interactive versions of time-tested Christmas stories, or let them play a holiday-inspired game. These highly entertaining yet educational apps can keep kids happy during the long winter break.
So what should parents get the young ones this Christmas? Here are just a few suggestions.
"The Nutcracker and The Mystery of The Disappearing Cheese" - $1.99
One of the most detailed and wide-ranging mini-game collections for kids, "The Nutcracker and The Mystery of The Disappearing Cheese" offers different activities for different types of children. Kids can decorate a cake, dress up a character, drive a character, or even play with toy soldiers with this app. Everything is Christmas-inspired, which is why it is perfect for the holidays.
"Talking Santa" for iPad HD - Free app
Kids love Santa! In this app, children can interact with the jolly old man in a lot of different ways. They can talk to him and listen as he repeats every word that they say. He can also be fed with cookies and milk, tickled, and kids can play with him with a huge snowball.
"Santa Tracker Mobile - Countdown to Christmas & Track Santa Claus" - $1.99
Let the kids track down Santa's whereabouts and increase their excitement by counting down the days before Jolly ole St. Nicholas comes to bring gifts. The app shows Santa and his trusted elves busy working on their gifts, and children can follow his every move as he delivers the gifts with the help of Rudolf and his friends.
"Holidays – 4 Funny Christmas Games For Kids" - price undisclosed
This is an ideal app that kids can play this Christmas, as well as any other time of the year. It includes four games that will keep them busy for a long time.
"Wubbzy's The Night Before Christmas" - price undisclosed
Wubbzy's adventures are given a holiday twist! A lot of fun activities like music, puzzles, and coloring pages are included in this popular app.
