A must-see for parents! App tips to make daily childcare even more enjoyable

10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminderkepiko
Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.

Introducing recommended apps for parents who want to change the “now” of child-rearing! As smartphones become more widespread, apps that shine in the field of childcare are drawing attention.

Tools that make parents’ daily lives more convenient, more enjoyable, and more useful are appearing one after another.

Here, we’ve gathered various apps—from those that record your child’s growth to ones you can use to learn, sing, and play together.

Please use this guide to the features and how to use these convenient childcare apps—born from parents’ voices—as a reference.

A must-read for parents! App tips to make daily childcare even more enjoyable (21–30)

Animal Drawing Song

http://www.yumearu-ehon.com

Kids will be hooked! Here are some ideas for “Animal Drawing Songs.” If teachers draw pictures to a unique song, it’s sure to capture children’s interest and attention.

The app “Animal Drawing Songs” introduces drawing songs that let you enjoy drawing a variety of animals.

By drawing along with the music, children’s self-esteem and curiosity are likely to be stimulated.

It also seems perfect for livening up free play time in the late afternoon.

Animal Drawing Song (Fun Parent-Child Doodle Song)
Category: Education, Free, iOS Universal, Rating: 4.25
iPhone / iPad Android

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Create sheet music & tablature easily!

http://www.tutteo.com

Let’s try making it online! Here’s an idea for “Easy Sheet Music & Tablature Creation.” This app is recommended for anyone struggling with songs that don’t have sheet music or those who want to compose songs together with children.

With “Easy Sheet Music & Tablature Creation,” you can create sheet music online and collaborate with various people to write lyrics and compose music.

When used by older kindergarteners, they might be able to create songs that reflect the feelings and senses of their days at the preschool.

It’s a wonderful app that can also be used when you want to create lasting memories!

Flat: Easily create sheet music and tablature!
Category: Music Free iOS Universal Rating: 4.46133
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Picture Book Plaza

ehon.alphapolis.co.jp

Discover original picture books! Introducing ideas for “Ehon Hiroba.” Why not explore a broader world of picture books beyond those at your preschool or home? “Ehon Hiroba” is an app where you can view original picture books published and posted on the web.

It also offers read-aloud features, age-appropriate selections, and content categories, making it easier to find books that fit your purpose.

You can even create and post your own picture books, so it would be great for teachers to make stories starring their own children.