Last week 250 more kids learned to have fun with math by downloading MathSpinK for free to their wireless application via iTunes. MathSpinK is only one of several K-12 education tools offered by iHome Educator, and downloaded by users the world over.
“It’s crazy to think that our little apps with the kid’s voices and designs are touching the hearts of children around the world,” says Andy, co-founder of iHome Educator. He describes himself as the “behind the scenes, part-time hobby-programming—dad.”
Andy’s wife, Arlene, is a full-time homeschooling mom and CEO of iHome Educator.
The cool mobile applications were developed by this mom and dad team while teaching their own children math concepts. It was just a matter of time before word got out about the product and requests started pouring in by learning hungry customers.
Today the couple’s 11 year old is the organization’s Quality Assurance Engineer, and has the fine job of testing the product and developing new ideas. The younger siblings, ages 3 and 5, represent the end-users as testers of the products. It is safe to say these youngsters are learning more than math skills by being involved in the family’s joint business and education venture.
Andy and Arlene home school their children in partnership with Horizon Charter School (California). This charter school serves approximately 2,900 students with a personalized learning approach which targets student’s interests, abilities, and aptitudes. Horizon Charter School provides each of its students with a range of educational pathways, including home based independent study programs, academies, cooperatives, and Montessori options.
MathSpinK, 1, 2, and 3 are currently available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
