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"LAS VEGAS \u2014 Kids want to play with iPads just as much as we do, but handing over a stylus for them to draw and paint could be a dangerous gateway for pounding and scratching the surface.\nGriffin launched at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Sunday the Crayola Light Marker for the iPad, which allows young users to draw just by moving their hands in the air. \nThe battery-operated Crayola stylus ($29.99), which looks like a white Crayola crayon, senses hand movement when waved and displays the pattern as artwork on the the iPad. The free Light Marker app \u2014 featuring an assortment of coloring pages, puzzles, paint splatter and drawing tools \u2014 is needed for it to work.\nSEE ALSO: Beyond Barrel Roll: 10 Hidden Google Tricks\n\n\"The front-facing camera on the iPad detects movements made with the stylus, so users can stand back and just wave it in their hand,\" a Griffin spokesperson told Mashable. \"It doesn't have to touch the iPad to create drawings that appear on the screen.\"\nAlthough the Light Market will debut in the spring for iPad users, the company said rolling it out for other mobile platforms is likely for the future. \n\n\nTop Kids Apps This Week\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Green Eggs and Ham\n\n\nAges 3-upOverall rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars\nWhy we like it: One of the very first iPad apps has been improved, with a \"record and share\" feature that lets you record and save the narration of multiple readers. You might want to keep a version with Grandpa's voice; another by a parent.\nNeed to know: Not all OHM (Oceanhouse Media) apps have the record and share feature so read the descriptions carefully. The touch-to-see-the-label graphics make this an excellent early reading app.\nEase of use: 10/10Educational: 10/10Entertaining: 9/10\n$3.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. LetterSchool\n\n\nAges 3-upOverall rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars\nWhy we like it: Learning to write letters and numerals will never be the same after a child tries LetterSchool on an iPad's slippery screen. This single app from the Netherlands has raised the bar for all letter/numeral recognition apps. That's why this app is getting the 2013 KAPi award this week at CES.\nNeed to know: Content includes both uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as numbers from 1 to 10 in D'Nealian (used in many US schools), HWT (Handwriting Without Tears) and Zaner-Bloser (the \"traditional\" format).\nEase of use: 9/10Educational: 10/10Entertaining: 10/10\n$2.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Mathopia+\n\n\nAges 5-upOverall rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars\nWhy we like it: Fast-paced and addicting, Mathtopia provides math drill, by putting sums inside a Tetris-like game board. As new numbers drip down the screen, you swipe to exchange the numbers, to make matches.  When they match, the row disappears and harder numbers fall.\nNeed to know: This app was written by a former State Senator, but the sums still add up (we checked). We noticed you can get a pretty high score by simply guessing on the easy level, however.  There are several teaser versions a lower price; it's best to spring for the full version, called Mathtopia+, for $3.99.\nEase of use: 9/10Educational: 10/10Entertaining: N/10\n$3.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. The Orchestra\n\n\nAges 7-upOverall rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars\nWhy we like it: Now you can dissect the inner workings of a working symphonic orchestra, for the first time. with this well crafted, immersive musical experience featuring the Philharmonia Orchestra (http://www.philharmonia.co.uk).  As the music plays, you can touch to explore the score of any instrument.\nNeed to know: To make the app, cameras were placed throughout the orchestra to capture key instruments and musical ideas. This is a big app -- 1.95 GB, so the download can take a while. It's also pricy, at $13.99. For serious music lovers, this is worth considering, especially music teachers.\nEase of use: 9/10Educational: 10/10Entertaining: N/10\n$13.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. IdentiKat\n\n\nAges 3-up Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars\nWhy we like it: Make your own cat collage, with this beautiful, exotic creativity experience that comes directly from Torino Italy. There are two modes -- free play and build from memory. The free play mode lets you drag and drop the elements onto the screen. They can be easily resized and moved around, and it is possible to save your work.\nNeed to know: Minor flaws include some clunky screen rotation issues when you move between activities. The best part about this app? The rich-looking materials that were inspired by \"Grandma's scrap box.\" There are beads, felt, brooches, buttons, etc.\nEase of use: 8/10Educational: 9/10Entertaining: 9/10\n$0.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore CES 2013 Coverage\n\n\nMashable CES Favorites 2013\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLego Mindstorms EV3\n\nPowerful yet fun DIY robotics for adults and children. This update moves the control/interactions to your favorite mobile devices.\n-- Lance Ulanoff, Mashable Editor-in-Chief\nRead more about the Lego Mindstorms EV3 here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSamsung Dual-View OLED\n\nTwo people watching two different shows -- full screen -- on one TV while they sit next to each other sounds silly, but you can't help but be wowed by the innovative technology.\n-- Lance Ulanoff, Mashable Editor-in-Chief\nRead more about Samsung's Dual-View OLED TV here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrimeSense Capri Sensor\n\nSuper-small 3D sensor could change more than just gaming.\n-- Lance Ulanoff, Mashable Editor-in-Chief\nRead more about the PrimeSense Capri here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSony Waterproof Walkman\n\nWho doesn't want to listen to music in the shower? Now you can get high-quality sound without worrying about water ruining the experience or your gadget.\nRead more about Sony's Waterproof Walkman here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSharp IGZO Display\n\nDisplay technology of the future, today.\n-- Lance Ulanoff, Mashable Editor-in-Chief\nRead more about Sharp's IGZO displays here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLenovo IdeaCentre Horizon\n\nSounds gimmicky, but it's a great product. The UI is top-notch and the games are really cool.\n-- Pete Pachal, Mashable Tech Editor\nYou can read more about the Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNvidia Project Shield\n\nVery powerful Android game controller. Potentially the future of mobile gaming. Plus it looks great.\n-- Pete Pachal, Mashable Tech Editor\nYou can read more about the Nvidia Project Shield here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanasonic 4K Tablet\n\nFor people who do serious photo and graphics work, there's really nothing better.\n-- Pete Pachal, Mashable Tech Editor\nYou can read more about the Panasonic 4K Tablet.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntel Fourth Generation Core Reference Laptop\n\nLight, adaptable and so low-power you can get 13 hours of battery life. Now just make it real.\n-- Pete Pachal, Mashable Tech Editor\nYou can read more about the Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHealthSpot\n\nIt might take a while to gain momentum, but this is an innovative way to bring health care to those who don't have access nearby. It also makes quick visits to the doctor more convenient and less of a time suck.\n-- Andrea Smith, Lifestyle Editor\nRead more about HealthSpot here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIDAPT S2 Speaker Dock\n\nNo more speaker docks into the drawer of old tech when Apple updates a product. The IDAPT S2 speaker system has two docking options which can easily be swapped out and updated as your iPhone or Android phone evolves.\n-- Andrea Smith, Lifestyle Editor\nRead more about the IDAPT S2 Speaker Dock here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSamsung TV Evolution Kit\n\nOur TVs are becoming more and more like our computers. I love that Samsung is helping you upgrade your television to stay current.\n-- Emily Price, Technology Reporter\nRead more about Samsung's new SmartTV experience here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQualcomm Snapdragon 800 Series\n\nThe demos of Qualcomm's new chip are mind-blowing. Can't wait to see this start appearing in consumer devices.\n-- Emily Price, Technology Reporter\nRead more about Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 800 series chips here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\niBitz\n\nI love that IBitz gamifies physical activity. The ability for kids to \"earn\" texting/TV privileges through going outside and playing is genius.\n-- Emily Price, Technology Reporter\nRead more about iBitz here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKingston 1TB Flash Drive\n\nLong gone are the days where USB flash drives were a few megabytes. The Kingston is the world's first 1TB USB 3.0 flash drive and it's as impressive as it sounds.\n-- Samantha Murphy, Technology Reporter\nRead more about Kingston's 1TB Flash Drive here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFitBit Flex\n\nThe FitBit is more than just a fitness tracker, now it watches you while you sleep -- well, sort of. The wearable wristband can now track you throughout the day and you can set fitness goals too.\n-- Samantha Murphy, Technology Reporter\nRead more about the FitBit Flex here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoostPlus Bluetooth Speaker\n\nBy placing your mobile device on top of this speaker, it magically amplifies sound with great quality. Plus, it looks so neat and cozy resting on top of its new home.\n-- Samantha Murphy, Technology Reporter\nRead more about BoostPlus here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonster EA Headphones\n\nMonster is partnering with gaming developer EA Sports to kick it off right.\n-- Samantha Murphy, Technology Reporter\nRead more about Monster's EA Headphones here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHuawei Ascend Mate\n\nThe new 6.1 inch-Ascend Mate is large and in charge -- the largest we've seen, in fact. Too large? Maybe. But it's easy to hold and makes you forget just how jumbo it is.\n-- Samantha Murphy, Technology Reporter\nRead more about Huawei's Ascend Mate here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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