9 Free Apps That Help Kids Learn

Dec 2, 2019

The digital age is exploding, exposing our kids to more content than ever. Our kids have instant access to any information they want, which means it's never been easier to find apps that help kids learn.

There are over 5 Million apps to date

Apple’s App Store has 2.2 Million+ apps, and the Google Play Store surpasses 2.8 Million. Needless to say, searching for an app that your kids learn from can be overwhelming. As you seek the digital cup of knowledge that your young ones may partake, here are some things to keep in mind; the three C’s.

Connection

Learning is most effective when your kids connect with the material. Entertaining lessons increase your kids' desire to learn more, and better positions them to apply the lessons they've learned to their own experiences.

Critical Thinking

One of the best ways to stimulate your kids brain is to introduce critical thinking into their entertainment. Finding apps that present kids with puzzles to solve, and obstacles to overcome sets a solid foundation by which they approach real life challenges.

Creativity

As our kids soak in everything around them, simply processing the information doesn’t inspire learning in and of itself.  The nature of creation stretches the mind and inspires new original thoughts,  a vital part of their development. Find apps that demonstrate how something could be done, and then asks them to produce the same result in a different way.

9 Free Apps That Help Kids Learn

LumiKids

Ages 2+

Let your toddlers and preschoolers sort by color, shape, size, tap into their visual-motor coordination, and much more. Your little ones will take to this app with ease. Constantly adapting to their ability level, they’ll remain challenged, but never frustrated.

Android Tablets | iPad

Toca Kitchen Monsters

Ages 3+

Cook up food for two hungry monsters using eight different ingredients combined in various ways. But be careful not to season the food too much, or the monsters just might spit it back at you! This one emphasizes free, open play, where your kids imagination can run wild.

iPhone | iPad | iPod Touch

ColorBand

Ages 3+

Let your toddler or preschooler explore art and music as they paint a picture with sound. Over 80 colors with their own unique sound allow your kid to watch as their creation comes to life right before their eyes - and ears!

iPad Only

Scratch Jr.

Ages 5+

Make fanciful characters move, jump, dance and sing by snapping together different programming blocks. In addition to learning how to code with lessons sourcing from top researchers at Tufts University and MIT, your kids will learn problem-solving, design, and how to create their own story.

Android | iPhone | iPad | iPod Touch

Vocabulary Spelling City

Ages 6+

Learning vocabulary and spelling just got a whole lot more fun with mini-games like Word Unscramble and HangMouse. Allowing you to upload customized word lists from school, students of all ages can use this free app to make vocabulary and spelling more enjoyable than ever.

Android | iPhone | iPad | iPod Touch

Pizza Fractions 1

Ages 6+

Math has never tasted better with this visual approach to fractions. Adjustable difficulty levels let beginners start with the basics and progress as they learn.

iPhone | iPad | iPod Touch

Duolingo

Ages 6+

Editors' Choice for Language Learning by PC Magazine. Your kids will be speaking Spanish, French, German, Portuguese or Italian in no time! Geared toward visual learners, Duolingo utilizes bite sized lessons and conversation exercises to help them retain more, and learn quicker.

Android | iPhone | iPad | iPod Touch


Flow Free

Ages 8+

This puzzle game is just as much fun for adults as it is for kids. Match colors and cover the entire board to solve each puzzle — but be careful, because the pipes can't cross over each other! Over 2,000 free puzzles, plus paid options when you want more!

Android | iPhone | iPad | iPod Touch

Middle School Math Planet

Ages 10+

Middle School Math Planet teaches math concepts like fractions, geometry, and mixed numbers through 30+ mini-games that will have your kids flying spaceships and helping aliens complete various tasks!

Android | iPhone | iPad | iPod Touch