# iWorld North America

> Montessori-based introduction to North American geography for preschoolers. (iPhone/iPad app by Lynne Bolduc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iworld-north-america/id520263921 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lynne Bolduc](https://appshunter.io/developer/483035151)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-04-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iworld-north-america/id520263921/reviews.md

## What is iWorld North America?

iWorldGeography apps are used by schools, libraries, and families in 70 countries!!!!

"Your iWorld apps were the first we found that we could endorse whole-heartedly … Thank you for your quality, real, Montessori apps."
-- montessoritech.net  

" ... the simplicity of [iWorldGeography] means that children will be able to focus completely on the contents and they’ll definitely learn the material."     
-- theiPhoneMom.com

"We love the simplicity of [iWorldGeography] and the friendly navigation system. Little kids can virtually use this app on their own and figure it all out seamlessly."     
--TeachersWithApps.com


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    FREE OUTLINE MAPS & LABELS AVAILABLE ONLINE    
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A Montessori-based introduction to North America's countries, capitals, and flags, designed by former Lead Developer at MIT's Center for Educational Computing Initiatives. Created for 3-6 year olds, narrated by a child, Greenland, Canada, the United States, and Mexico are included. App includes an animation introducing each country name, plus a quiz, puzzle map, and label activities for countries, capitals, and flags …


Content:

•  Active Intro - Touch a country to hear its name.
•  Passive Intro - Movie introduces each country name.
•  Quiz - "Ask Me" to locate a country. Option to repeat. Touch to reveal answer.
•  Puzzle - Drag pieces to reconstruct map. 
•  Labeling - Pin drags freely in 3 activities to label countries, capitals, and flags. 

Features: 

• Self-Correcting Quiz - Answer fades in; audio reinforces; no wrong-answer penalty.  
• User-Controlled Manipulatives - Pins and puzzle pieces drag freely around screen.  
• Fresh Challenge - Questions, labels, and puzzle pieces appear in different order each time. 
• Puzzle - Pieces disburse around screen edges; touch Toss button to scatter randomly.  
• All Labels --  
• --- Pass - Touch Pass button to skip a label.  
• --- Control Map - Touch lightbulb to show-and-hide map with answer highlighted.  
• --- Flag Viewer - Magnifying glass opens large-flag viewer. 

Learning Style: 

• Challenge increases as activities progress. 
• Children control the app's navigation; never locked into an activity. 
• Touch Puzzle and Label buttons within activity to restart. 
• No penalty for a wrong answer. 
• Correct answers simply reinforced. 
• No distracting bells and whistles. 

Where's Central America?
Following American Montessori Society curriculum and materials, Central America is handled in a separate lesson. iWorldGeography Central America is available in the iTunes App Store.


ONLINE MAPS AND LABELS 

Touch Classroom Printouts button on app's title screen to access printouts for additional color, trace, and label activities. 


TWITTER NEWS 

Follow us on Twitter @tensuninteract for App, Update, and Online Extra alerts. 


EDUCATION PRICING 

50% discount for 20+ apps with Apple's Volume Discount Program for Education 


EDUCATIONAL NOTE 

iWorldGeography colors match American Montessori Society classroom materials. 

iWorldGeography Series blends self-correcting, child-directed-activity design with Geography curriculum used in Montessori Children's House and Lower Elementary classrooms. Concept and visual design is thoughtfully integrated to supplement existing curriculum and classroom materials. The series was inspired by 3-year's observation in Lexington (MA) Montessori School Children's House classrooms where MyWorld, TenSun's desktop-based version of this series, has been used since 2004.

## Key features

- Interactive quizzes
- Puzzle map activities
- Labeling exercises for countries and capitals
- Self-correcting learning
- Child-narrated content
- User-controlled navigation

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iworld-north-america/id520263921/reviews.md

### 5/5 — iWorld Geography: North America

*2025-08-24*

Narrated by a child, Greenland, Canada, the United States and Mexico are included.

### 5/5 — Montessori Apps

*2013-01-23*

Thank you Lynne and team for bring the beauty of Montessori to the iPad. The navigation and lesson is simple and complete. The pieces and labels are easy to move for children.  Its a wonderful app that doesn't have vines and pretty borders distracting the child from the lesson at hand.  Fantastic job!! Keep up the work and please let me know if I can help further your projects. Much peace and love

## Frequently asked questions about iWorld North America

### What is iWorld North America?

iWorld North America is an educational app designed to teach children aged 3-6 about the countries, capitals, and flags of North America using a Montessori-based approach. It includes interactive quizzes, puzzles, and labeling activities.

### What countries are included in iWorld North America?

The app currently includes Greenland, Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Central America is covered in a separate iWorldGeography app.

### How does iWorld North America teach children?

It uses a self-correcting quiz format where answers fade in and audio reinforces learning without penalties for wrong answers. Interactive puzzles and labeling activities allow children to manipulate pieces and pins freely.

### Is iWorld North America suitable for young children?

Yes, it is designed for 3-6 year olds with a child narrator and simple, friendly navigation. Children can control the app's progression and are never locked into an activity.

### What is the price of iWorld North America?

iWorld North America is a paid app, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its educational content and features.

### Does iWorld North America have ads?

No, iWorld North America does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an uninterrupted learning experience for children.

### What devices does iWorld North America support?

Currently, iWorld North America is supported on iPads. Users can check the app store for potential future compatibility updates on other devices.

### How often is iWorld North America updated?

The app was last updated on July 17, 2023, to version 1.2.8. This indicates ongoing support and potential for future improvements and content additions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.8 — 2023-07-17

Updated and improved to run under iOS 16.4

### 1.2.7 — 2020-06-20

Updated and improved to run under iOS 13.

### 1.2.6 — 2017-11-18

Now runs on iOS 11.

### 1.2.4 — 2016-11-29

Revised navigation buttons.
Revised intro movie activity.
Parent gate added.
Parent page includes links to download free outline maps and label sheets for all iWorldGeography Series apps.

### 1.2.2 — 2013-11-23

• HD graphics and animation.
• Easier access to Classroom Printouts.
• New Puzzle default > pieces scatter to screen edges.
• New Puzzle option > "Toss" for random scatter.
• New Pass button for Labels > replaces Shuffle.

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## More apps by Lynne Bolduc

- [iWorld Earth's Continents](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iworld-earths-continents/id483034148)
- [iWorld South America](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iworld-south-america/id498232453)
- [iWorld Central America](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iworld-central-america/id520266645)
- [iWorld Australia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iworld-australia/id639432297)
- [iWorld Canada](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iworld-canada/id720709564)

All apps by Lynne Bolduc: https://appshunter.io/developer/483035151

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