A blog turning into a game

We’ve been away from this blog for some time (we know, quite a long time), but we’ve gotten more requests for iPhone games for kids, so wanted to send you some of our favorites.  A growing number of kids are using the iPhone so it is not surprising to see so many more new iPhone applications for kids on the market today.  Given that the holidays are approaching, what better gift for your kids, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren, than an under-$2-educational game on the iPhone? Here is our list:

1) Learnl Baby - Colors and Shapes (from Orange Design) - Your youngest kids can learn about colors and shapes through this simple, yet engaging educational iPhone application.

2) Learnl Preschool - Animals Coloring Book (from Orange Design) - There is no better way for kids to use the iPhone to learn about nature and animals.

At Ramo Games, we’ve seen a lot of new products for kids over the past few years - on consoles, portable devices, and especially the Internet.  One of the categories that we’ve seen grow rapidly has been iPhone games and applications for kids.  There is nothing better than handing over your iPhone to a child in the grocery cart or car (as long as they don’t throw it on the ground!).

We’re creating a whole category devoted to the iPhone, but we wanted to start by featuring our editorial team’s favorite four iPhone kids games, based on months of testing, cookies, testing, and more cookies.  These games are all available through the iTunes store.

1) Wheels on the Bus - Wheels on the Bus, by Duck Duck Moose Design, is an educational and fun interactive musical book, based on the popular children’s song and is available on the iPhone for you and your family.

2) Henry and Hailey’s Preschool Pals - Published by 3PM Studios, Henry & Hailey’s Preschool Pals is a fun, educational mix and match game designed for young children on the iPhone.

3) Brain Quest Blast Off - In this game by Modality, kids tap their way through thousands of questions as they strive to achieve genius status.  The content is based on an elementary school curriculum.