As the first real contender in the category of streamlined computing tablets, the iPad has captured its share of hype. The iPad’s potential remains undeniable, particularly in education. Education is discovery, education is interaction, and education is exploration. These are all activities facilitated by the iPad. And it is easy enough to use to be effective in early childhood education. The following is a list of top 5 iPad educational apps for kids.

Educational iPad Apps for Kids: Tangram XL
Simple version of popular Tangram designed with kids in mind. Avoids unnecessary design and decoration to keep kids attention over important geometric concepts that the game develops. The pieces are handled naturally following the movement of fingers as much to move them or turn them both at once. Double tap on the diamond to flip it.

Educational iPad Apps for Kids: Math Magic
Remember flashcards? Well, think of this ipad apps for kids like interactive flashcards that are a bit more visually appealing than tattered index cards. Math Magic frames addition, subtraction, and division problems like a game and really engages young learners. Because the app supports multiple operations as well as negative numbers, it can be used by those kindergartners learning simple addition to the more complicated division encountered by third graders, it is really quite the value for the mere cost of $0.99.

Educational iPad Apps for Kids: Red Fish 4 Kids
For the slightly younger iPad user, there's Red Fish 4 Kids by Fresh Planet, an application that offers up a whole host of mini games, puzzles and learning activities for children aged 4 and over.
With 50 different activities on offer covering letters, numbers, drawing, music and problem-solving, this iPad apps for education has plenty to offer and the interface is bright, clear and colourful.(related: mac ipad video converter )

Educational iPad Apps for Kids: Toy Story Read-Along
Reading applications are very popular on the iPad, but this iPad educational apps for kids also has a whole lot more. Your children can read through the book, but also paint scenes from the film, play games and record themselves singing along to songs from the soundtrack. Applications like this show how the iPad can offer much more than printed books ever could. Toy Story Read-Along is free.

Educational iPad Apps for Kids: Monkey Preschool Lunchbox
One now for younger children; Monkey Preschool Lunchbox is aimed at two to three-year-olds. This bright and colourful game encourages young kids to complete simple challenges and puzzles. The application addresses work with colours, matching objects, counting and letters in a fun and intuitive way.

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