{"id":3166,"date":"2013-03-15T01:35:13","date_gmt":"2013-03-15T01:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/?p=3166"},"modified":"2023-11-08T10:23:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T18:23:13","slug":"so-youve-bought-your-child-an-ipad-now-what","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.speechbuddy.com\/blog\/speech-therapy-techniques\/so-youve-bought-your-child-an-ipad-now-what\/","title":{"rendered":"So You\u2019ve Bought Your Child an IPad, Now What?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019ve heard all the buzz, you\u2019ve seen your child\u2019s peers with one, you\u2019ve waited for hours at the Apple store and finally got your child an iPad, so now what? This holy grail has become a bit confusing for parents and educators to navigate. It promises so much. It might help your child communicate<\/a>, could improve their reading skills, helps with math and more! All lofty promises, but first things first, here\u2019s what you should do once you\u2019ve got an iPad, step by step.<\/p>\n

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Get to Know the Parts:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Inside the box you\u2019ll find the iPad itself, a wall charger, charging cable and some simple instructions. The iPad does not charge with your computer so you must use the wall.<\/p>\n

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Purchase a Kid-Friendly Case:<\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll notice the iPad itself feels vulnerable and quickly want to purchase a case. If you haven\u2019t already, look online for the most kid-friendly iPad cases<\/a> or iPad cases reviewed online<\/a> that provide insight into how good the case is (especially with regard to different age groups). Things to consider: Does it have or do you need a stand? What about a handle or strap to carry it with? Is it easy to clean? Is it made to be stylish or functional? Will crumbs get easily trapped in its pieces? Does it have a speaker? A rugged case may not look as great but might be a good investment if it offers more durability. A screen cover is also necessary to prevent scratches.<\/p>\n

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Setup an iTunes Account for Purchasing Apps:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In order to back up and install applications, \u201capps\u201d on your iPad, you\u2019ll need an iTunes account. This is usually done from a desktop computer which also has iTunes. If you don\u2019t already have it, download it from the Apple website. When you want to purchase or browse for new apps you\u2019ll use the iTunes store or \u201cApp Store\u201d from the iPad to do so.<\/p>\n

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