by Karin Piper, Charter Schools Examiner

...downloaded by users the world over...

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.

MathSpin1 (1st grade +) With Chinese and Mayan Numbers

...touching the hearts of children around the world...

"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.”

...cool mobile app...

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.

...11 year old is developing new ideas for apps...

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.

...a range of educational pathways...

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.

Original National Examiner Article

Karin Piper's Bio

Karin is a speaker, school choice advocate and author of award winning Charter Schools: The Ultimate Handbook for Parents. Karin provides communications and tools necessary for parents to become informed decision makers in the expanding world of education options. She also works with various organizations in engaging with surrounding communities and creating dynamic relationships with families. Karin can be contacted through This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit her website at charterschoolmom.com.

About iHome Educator

iHome Educator was founded in 2009 by a credentialed California State Board of Education teacher and parent. We currently home educate three elementary school aged children. Through this personal experience we are able to provide tools for home educators, parents, teachers, tutors, and students.

Our applications provide a means of personalized learning and fun independent study serving students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. At iHome Educator, we believe every child can excel leveraging today's modern mobile wireless technology and fun personal learning.

We strive and have carefully developed mobile applications for every child based on California Academic Content Standards and gauged the applications to the child’s abilities and interests based upon their grade level.

We've seen our own children benefit a great deal and we hope that our applications will help your children find learning to be new and fun as well!

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