ArtsTwist is a wonderful hidden object app that uses the works of Renoir as a hidden object puzzle. The student selects the painting by name and image, and then must find five the objects described in the painting. Students can choose to read the clues or have the clue read aloud. Unfortunately, the clues are read by a girl with a British accent who can be difficult to understand, but the clue can be repeated as often as the child wants or read silently. Clicking on the credits enables the students to read the basic details about the painting. There is no timer and no penalty for incorrect guesses, but nor are there hints. There are 15 paintings to choose from, and students can select paintings in any order they choose. Overall, this is a great choice to introduce students to the style and works of Renoir while developing their visual skills. There are three other apps in the series if students enjoy this and begin to appreciate the art, including Monet and art from the Getty Museum.

• Provides sufficient and varied types of practice problems to maximize understanding and generalization of the targeted skill/concept
• Manufacturer claims alignment with Common Core/Known Standards
• Presents educational concepts accurately
• Explains answers so students can learn from mistakes
• Better for teaching the skill to new or struggling learners
• Better for practicing or refreshing the skill
• Skills are practiced through authentic, meaningful problems (not just rote practice)

• Appropriate for a broad age range to use and enjoy
• Subject matter and problems are relevant, interesting and authentic to students
• Visually appealing to children in the target age range
• Provides virtual rewards or incentives after meeting specified goals or objectives
• Provides a "break activity" between academic problem sets
• Offers ongoing, progressive challenge
• Overall - Enjoyable. Given the option, students would choose this option

• Has a free or trial version
• Provides teaching guidance for adults to support the child and set appropriate goals
• Provides an age-appropriate tutorial/first time users can work independently
• Student should be able to use independently after first use
• Has a multi-player option to foster in-person collaboration or cooperation
• Multiple users can save a profile
• Student graduates to the next level or topic only after meeting a benchmark
• Can play without sound and not distract others
• Students can save work between sessions
• Can effectively understand and monitor student's progress (email report or in product)
• Provides options to play in languages other than English/Good for ELL
• Presents information in multiple formats (voice over, pictures and text, etc.)
• Overall - Easy to use

Children go on an exciting journey through the world of Renoir by looking for details in his paintings.

Our App includes 21 Renoir's paintings, all from the National Gallery of Art in Washington.

Over 100 hidden details require children to look at art in a new way - very close! Can you find a watering can? Can you spot a cat's tail? This app is suitable even for young children who are not confident readers as the questions are read out to you - all you need to do is look carefully and click on the detail once found. There is also an option to read the questions alone and play it without any sound.

The app offers no in-app purchases, it displays no adds, and will not connect to any social media sites. It is self contained and does not require internet connection to run, making it a very safe environment for children to explore.

​The game will inspire the children of all ages, whether playing the game on their own or with their parents.