Mickey's Magical Math World by Disney Imagicademy
Mickey's Magical Math World by Disney Imagicademy gallery
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Mickey's Magical Math Adventure is one of the apps in the Imagicademy suite of apps that tie in with the Pinterest-style parent app featuring ideas of activities to do with kids as well as parental controls. Parents can monitor kids' play and limit time in-app for each child individually by creating a parent account and linking kids' information. The free download includes an example of each game, but to unlock all of the content for each game requires an in-app purchase for that specific content area, a bundle of content, or an all-access purchase. The sheer volume of things to explore and do might be overwhelming for some, so it might make sense to start with one game at a time for the littlest players.What kids can learn
Cool 3-D graphics and favorite Disney characters will delight kids. There's something for every kid to enjoy -- from playground games to flying through outer space.
Kids explore each world, choosing which challenges to do. Successfully completing one level unlocks the next, so kids stay challenged. A wide range of math skills is covered and baked in to the flow of the game.
Parent section includes a huge selection of extension activity ideas, though the game itself is thin on instructions.
What's it about?
DISNEY'S MAGICAL MATH ACADEMY includes five different math-themed worlds, each covering a different math topic. Kids practice counting with Minnie on the playground; adding and subtracting with Donald on the beach; matching and counting shapes in space with Mickey; following number sequences and mazes to manage sleepwalkers at a hotel with Daisy; and sorting objects to feed an alien with Goofy. Each game gets increasingly challenging as kids progress, and kids earn pins as they complete activities. Parents or kids can visit the Museum of Me to see accomplished tasks and the skills covered in each area.
Is it any good?
Despite the hefty price tag, Disney's Magical Math Academy is quite impressive. 3-D graphics with fun worlds and favorite characters challenge kids in a full early math curriculum that increases the challenge as kids master concepts. Kids get to play and explore, too, tapping in to their creativity and imagination by designing robots and ships. There may be times when kids are confused about what to do next, but after some trial-and-error, they are bound to figure it out. Little ones might not be prepared for load times between worlds, though they won't have to wait more than a few seconds. There's also no instruction or explanation of incorrect answers and no detailed reports for parents through the parent portal, which parents might expect with this kind of app investment. Still, die-hard Mickey fans will definitely want it, and parents looking for engaging math practice for kids will appreciate it.
Families can talk about...
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Families can talk about numbers and shapes they see in everyday life. Count the stairs as you walk or practice subtraction as you eat bites of a snack.
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Check out the ideas in the parent section for activities to do with kids, like crafts, stories, or more math.
App details
| Devices: | iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad |
| Price: | Free (with in-app purchases) |
| Pricing structure: | Free to Try |
| Release date: | February 21, 2015 |
| Category: | Education |
| Topics: | Numbers and letters, Robots, Space and aliens |
| Size: | 484.00 MB |
| Publisher: | Disney |
| Version: | 1.0.15 |
| Minimum software requirements: | iOS 7.0 or later |
