{"id":1389,"date":"2020-01-16T22:22:33","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T22:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=1389"},"modified":"2021-09-15T20:03:18","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T20:03:18","slug":"13-best-educational-apps-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/13-best-educational-apps-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Best Educational Apps for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With so many apps for kids on Android, iPhone and iPad, which ones are worthy of their time? Our vote goes to activities that are irresistibly fun and<\/em> educational. The apps that made our list of best educational apps (in no particular order) were picked based on factors like popularity with kids, fun, educational value, safety and rating on Common Sense Media\u2014all boasting four stars or higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check \u2018em out and let the learning fun begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. <\/strong>DIY.org \u2013 Creative Challenges<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Best DIY App<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIY.org is a STEAM-approved app chock-full of instructional videos, featuring topics on simple machines, coding, crafting and building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids can choose from dozens of projects, ranging from photography to cooking and science experiments. Each project includes an introduction, a how-to video and a challenge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"DIY.org<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While strictly kids only, it does offer an internal social media component, encouraging kids to upload photos and videos of their creations and comment on those of others. Not necessarily a \u201ccon,\u201d but as with anything online, you\u2019ll want to be mindful of your child\u2019s activity.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Age Range: 5+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: $15-$25 a month<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available on iPhone and iPad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. <\/strong>VocabularySpellingCity<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Best Spelling App<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can create your own custom vocab lists for your child to learn through the app. After they complete each mission, they can see which words they missed, and you can easily check their progress along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Vocabulary<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary lists and access to the parent\/teacher portal are through the app\u2019s website only\u2014not the app itself. You also need to sign up for the paid version in order to use the mobile app or save your child\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Age Range: 5+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: $29.99 a year<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available on iPhone, iPad<\/a> and Android<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Motion Math<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Best Beginner Math App<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With dozens of games to choose from, this math app is like several apps in one, teaching valuable skills like problem solving, addition, subtraction, multiplication and fractions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Motion<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choice! Your child can pick the game they want to play and which math skills to sharpen. Older kids can learn skills with real-life applications with simulation-style games, like learning business math by running a cupcake or pizza shop. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids need to start out and advance at the beginner levels to learn the rules of each game. As a result, older kids might get bored and skip to higher levels before grasping important game concepts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age Range: 5+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: $2.99 a month\/$29.99 a year<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available on iPhone and iPad <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. <\/strong>Kodable<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Best Coding App<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kodable introduces kids to the world of programming, teaching important basics such as problem solving, conditional statements, loop commands and debugging. It’s even easy enough for preschoolers to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This app is a great way for parents with little to no coding background to give their kids a fun, age-appropriate foundation in programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Kodable<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some kids could complete the free lessons ahead of the advertised eight weeks of free play, and some concepts might be too complex for younger users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age Range: 4-10<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Price: Free-$59.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available on iPhone and iPad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. <\/strong>Stack the States 2<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Best Geography App<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stack the States helps kids learn the location of states, capitals and major cities in an engaging, interactive way. The app also offers fun facts about each state to help kids understand the basic topography, culture and industries found throughout the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Stack<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stack the States goes beyond helping kids learn the state capitals and locations by also introducing them to related knowledge like state flags and major resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some kids might find the app too simple, repetitive or lacking the bells and whistles that some other games offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age Range: 9-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: $2.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available on iPhone, iPad<\/a> and Android<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. <\/strong>Breathe, Think, Do With Sesame<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Best App for Emotional Intelligence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This modified meditation app can teach your child to calm down, and cope with and work through feelings and everyday frustrations in a way that\u2019s fun and engaging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Breathe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pros<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

While kids learn the skills and tools for dealing with emotions in any environment or situation, parents can track their child\u2019s progress and identify which challenges they need the most help with (anxiety, bedtime or taking turns, for example).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cons<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

While great for toddlers and preschoolers, it may not appeal to children 5 years and older. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Age Range: 2+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available on iPhone, iPad<\/a> and Android<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. <\/strong>SkyView<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Best Hands-On Astronomy App<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This app lets you and your child enjoy some relaxing stargazing and explore planets and constellations day and night just by launching the app on your smartphone and pointing it at the sky. You\u2019ll learn the names of nearby wonders in space\u2014and a few fun facts about them, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Skyview<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pros<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

The app works day and night, and doesn\u2019t require a WiFi connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All facts presented in the app come from Wikipedia, so there may be some concerns about the reliability of the information. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Age Range: 9+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: $1.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available on iPhone, iPad<\/a> and Android<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. <\/strong>Creature Garden <\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Best Creativity App<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creature Garden is a zany app that allows kids to create their own animals by combining hundreds of different animal legs, hooves, heads and other body parts. Once your child has built their animals, they can name, feed, and groom it, design a garden for it and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pros<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Your child can use their imagination while developing their thinking and reasoning skills, as well as understanding of part-whole relationships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cons<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

As far as we can tell, this app is an all-around hit with kids, teachers and parents!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Age Range: 6+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: $2.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available on iPhone and iPad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. <\/strong>Music4Kids – Learn and Compose Music Through Play<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Best Music App<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This music app shows kids how to write music by encouraging them to reproduce famous melodies and even write a few of their own tunes. All music is written by dragging and dropping notes onto the page as well as rests, clefts and flats. And when their masterpiece is complete, they can listen to their creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

The app can help your child learn the basics of tempo, pitch and rhythm, giving them a solid foundation in music composition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kids can\u2019t create unique chords or compose in the bass clef, making it a little limiting when it comes to creating their own music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can also take a little practice moving notes in order to get them to \u201cstick.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Age Range: 6+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: $2.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available on iPhone and iPad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Dexteria Dots 2<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Best Dexterity & Fine Motor Skills App<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dexteria Dots 2 is a great way to help kids learn dexterity\u2014all while sharpening their math skills. Younger kids can use the app to help improve dexterity while older kids can continue on to higher levels to work on their addition and subtraction skills. There\u2019s also a timed component that encourages kids to complete puzzles quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

The app is engaging, super interactive and comes highly recommended by parents, teachers and even children\u2019s occupational therapists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cons<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Some kids may struggle with the use of this type of visualization to learn math concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age Range: 6+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: $2.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available on iPhone and iPad<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

BrainPOP Jr. Movie of the Week<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

11. Best Interactive Video App<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BrainPOP Jr. is an educational app that uses videos to teach kids about topics ranging from art, history and math to the environment and other potential subjects for school. The best part for kids is they\u2019re filled to the brim with goofy humor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

BrainPOP Jr. releases new videos each week on a wealth of subjects. Each show\u2019s hosts present information in a thoughtful way and kids can see their progress by taking quizzes and monitoring their scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While the app offers plenty of high-quality videos on a variety of topics, it\u2019s interactivity is low and offers little opportunity for kids to reflect on what they\u2019ve learned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age Range: 6+<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Price: Free – $6.99<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available on iPhone, iPad<\/a> and Android<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. LeapFrog: Let\u2019s Go to School<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Best App for the First Day of School <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LeapFrog\u2019s Let\u2019s Go to School video let\u2019s kids follow frog siblings Tad and Lily through a typical day of kindergarten to help them visualize how things will go ahead of the big day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 35-minute in-app video talks about typical emotions that may arise on the first day of school, including worry, anxiety, happiness and even boredom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond helping kids cope, it also helps support parents who may be suffering from first-day-of-school jitters. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cons<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

The video may cover too much content for preschoolers to process in just over half an hour, but kids will relate to the characters and enjoy the story as they work through their fears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age Range: 4-5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available on iPhone, iPad<\/a> and Android<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Epic! <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Best \u201cSneaky Learning\u201d App <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And last but not least there\u2019s \u2026 us! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like several other apps on this list, Epic! isn\u2019t billed as an \u201ceducational app,\u201d per se. Epic! is filled with high-quality books and videos that appeal to millions of kids of all ages, interests and learning levels. We call it \u201csneaky learning\u201d because kids have so much fun reading, listening and watching stories unfold, they don\u2019t even realize they\u2019re, well, learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kids can\u2019t get enough of the content and love the freedom to choose from thousands of entertaining options. Teachers and parents love knowing their students and children are learning and enjoying screen time in a safe and healthy way. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cons<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

We can all use a little improvement sometimes, right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age Range: 2+<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price: Free – $7.99 a month<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available on iPhone, iPad<\/a> and Android<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign up<\/a> today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s a wrap! We\u2019re definitely ready to take more than a few of these for a test drive with our own kids, and we hope you are, too.\u00a0You can find more app picks in our post “Best Free Learning Apps for Kids<\/a>.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more on safe, kid-safe app time, check out our posts Tech Time: Quality or Quantity?<\/a> and 3 Tips for Kid-Safe Streaming<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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