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Best Apps For Kids- Educational And Fun!

December 2, 2020 by Scarlet

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Keeping your kids occupied can be a challenge; even more so now that they’re stuck at home. But what if they could have fun while learning and occupy their time a little more easily. Apps to the rescue! There are some excellent educational apps for kids that keep them entertained while also learning. Shh, you don’t need to tell them they’re learning!

Download a few of these best learning apps to your phone or tablet and pass it off to your kids for hours of educational entertainment.

Educational Apps for Kids (Ages 2-12)

These fun learning apps for kids are all either free or have a one month free trial.

ABCmouse.com

With so many great reviews, users can’t be wrong. This app is available on iOS, Android, and through the Amazon App Store. You can use it on your smartphone, Kindle, or even on their website. There are fun storyline-based videos with quizzes and activities to keep your child entertained. There’s also a virtual map outlining the learning path your child is on so they stay engaged.Learn more at abcmouse.com

Ages: 2-8

Cost: Free one-month trial then $12.99/month subscription

Quick Math Jr.

If your elementary school-aged child is struggling with math or just finds it boring, this app is for them. Quick Math Jr. turns numbers into something creative and interactive to keep kids engaged. There are a dozen different math games featuring fundamental math skills and concepts to teach your child about math and help them enjoy the learning. It uses touchscreen technology, requiring handwritten or drawn answers so it helps kids practice handwriting as well. It’s currently only available for iOS.

Ages: 4-8

Cost: Free

Epic!

Epic! has been called “the best reading app for kids.” It contains an e-book library of over 35,000 children’s books and even has a read-to-me feature for kids who are still learning to read. Parents say it’s a great app to have when your kids want screen time but you don’t want them to have it. It’s a nice compromise; they get screen time and you get them engaged in reading. It’s available for both iOS and Android. Learn more at getepic.com

Ages: 2-12

Cost: Free one-month trial then $8/month subscription

Brainpop Jr. Movie of the Week

Brainpop offers in-depth, easy to understand educational videos and they’ve been operating for 20 years. Videos range from topics of Mozart to Rainforests to food allergies. Each video has a short quiz to help encourage engagement and comprehension. There is a free version available, but you’ll need to subscribe to access the full library. There’s also a version for older kids. It’s available for iOS, Android, and in the Amazon App Store.

Ages: 6-9

Cost: Free with an optional subscription of $6.99/month

Khan Academy Kids

With a variety of courses available, this app offers a wide-range of learning for kids. Their YouTube videos cover math, logic, and socio-emotional learning using books, games, videos and songs. with a learning path that kids can follow to stay engaged. The courses include quizzes to test comprehension and help kids learn. It’s available for iOS, Android, and in the Amazon App Store.

Ages: 2-7 (there’s another option for older kids as well)

Cost: Free

These apps for kids will allow your child to enjoy screen time and make you feel better about the time their spending on the screen. With so many great options for fun learning, your child will have a hard time choosing which app they want to spend time on.

Looking For More Learning Apps For Kids?

SmartAppsForKids.com makes it easy to find educational apps for your kids because they have apps organized by AGE and SUBJECT. You can find all sorts of educational apps listed.  I like the sound of this educational app for kids that was listed today- Inventioneers!  The image below is taken from the smartappsforkids.com website to show their style.  If you click the image link, it will take you directly to the article on the Inventioneers app so you can read more about it.

Educational apps for kids

Discounted and Free Kids Apps

App prices go up and down and are sometimes free.  Each day the Google Play Store and the App Store feature hot apps for kids that are discounted or free that day, so be sure to check what is featured.

Do you think you will get some free educational apps for your kids?  What apps do you nominate as best apps for kids? Let me know your favorites @familyfocusblog and I will add them here.

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