The reality of using iPads in the classroom

I currently have 15 iPads in my classroom and and 20 children. My children really love the iPads and I am beginning to look into the best way to utilise these tools in the classroom to assist their learning. I have a range of "game" type learning apps that are organised into folders and for the subjects reading and maths.

Here are some of the issues I have come across so far 

1- The children are moving the apps

2- The children are downloading apps from the purchased section on the app store

3- Monitoring the children on the iPads is difficult and I often find them on different apps

4- I have not found apps that are very specific to my children's learning needs, more of a general activities- I.E recognising numbers and letters. 

However I see many positives to using these in the classroom and once I learn more about the iPads and different ways to use them effectively, I believe that this will transform the day to day running in my classroom.

1- Children can work INDEPENDENTLY! (As a year 1 teacher this is life changing) 

2- Children are excited and motivated about the learning 

I am enjoying slowly learning about how to best utilise these in the classroom.