Product Review of Tommy the Turtle

For kids interested in learning to code, Tommy the Turtle is a basic introduction to the commands, sequences, and loops involved in the coding process. Kids are guided through coding to make Tommy the Turtle sing, dance, and move on stage. There is also a challenge mode where kids are asked to solve more advanced coding problems independently or with friends. This app can be used at home or in the technology classroom. Coding helps kids develop problem-solving skills and become more comfortable using technology.
Website: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1227214268
What Users Love About the App
“This app is so cool and helps me learn a lot. And I would recommend this app to people who like making games!”
“My 7-year-old, god-son enjoys this app. The little turtle reminded me of franklin from the TV series and book series back years ago. The app allows the child to read and see a scenario and use a series of coding options to solve a problem.”
“Hello, I love this app! It is really fun and educational. This is a unique app which teaches kids the basic concept of programming in an interesting way.”
“Excellent beginning coding app. Gets children to think about commands and loops. As a earning app for preK to K this is a great app.”
“My students LOVE this app! They look forward to Tommy days. They are learning coding skills and using the lingo.”
What Users Dislike About the App
“Tommy the turtle is really ugly! I’m sorry, let me put this in a better way, Tommy is suuuuuuuuper ugly. Does he have to look like a deranged ninja turtle? Answer: NO.”