Best free education apps for kids

  • 31 March 2020
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Best free education apps for kids
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Schools across most parts of UK are closed, which means many children are now learning from home. Finding the best apps that will keep kids occupied and educated can be tough given the sheer number out there. That’s why we’ve done all the hard work and found five free apps to get you started.

Tube Kids – for all round learning

YouTube Kids provides content designed entirely for children 12 and under. The website, or app, offers a wide range of popular videos, both fun and educational. Plus, there are parental controls to give you peace of mind about what they can access and watch.

Free – iOS and Android

EdPlus Kids - testing your knowledge

EdPlus Kids in the new face in class, allowing learners to test each other via video questions. Studying subjects including English, Maths, Science and Foreign Languages in the app. Great for keeping that competitive edge and interaction with classmates alive.

Free – iOS, Android

Duolingo - learning a language 

The world’s largest collection of language-learning data means that learning a new language is as easy as downloading the app! And it’s not just for kids, either. It’s simple and straight forward to use, adapts to your learning style and the exercises are tailored to help you learn. Bravo!

Free – iOS, Android

More best language apps here

PhotoMaths - online maths tutor

Unsure about a maths question? Simply snap a picture of the maths problem and get a step-by-step solution. Whether it’s fractions or equations, get help easily. It also takes the hard work out of marking your children’s work!

Free – iOS, Android

Lightbot - coding guru

Kids love playing on apps so why not get them to understand how to make their own? With basic concepts of coding and the logic that computer programmers use to write code, you can secretly teach kids how to code while they play fun games.

Free – iOS, Android

 

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There are several excellent free education apps for kids available across various platforms. Here are some of the best ones:

Khan Academy Kids: Khan Academy Kids offers a wide range of interactive activities and lessons in math, reading, and science. It's designed for children aged 2 to 8 and is entirely free.

ABCmouse: ABCmouse provides a comprehensive early learning curriculum for children ages 2-8. It covers a variety of subjects, including reading, math, science, and art. While there is a subscription option, they offer a limited selection of free content.

Duolingo ABC: Duolingo ABC is an excellent app for young children learning to read. It's designed to help kids build essential literacy skills and is entirely free.

PBS Kids Games: PBS Kids offers a collection of  educational result games based on popular PBS shows. These games cover a range of subjects and are suitable for kids of different ages.

Starfall ABCs: Starfall ABCs is a phonics-based app that helps children learn to read and write. It's free and offers engaging activities for early literacy development.

Sesame Street: Elmo Loves 123s: This app features Sesame Street characters and helps kids learn about numbers and counting. It's interactive and engaging for young learners.

NASA App for Kids: If your child is interested in space and science, the NASA App for Kids provides educational content about space exploration, missions, and more.

Toca Kitchen Monsters: Toca Boca offers a series of creative and imaginative apps for kids. Toca Kitchen Monsters allows children to experiment with food and cooking in a playful way.

Prodigy: Prodigy is a math game that makes learning math fun and interactive for kids. It adapts to the child's skill level and offers a free version with limited content.

PBS Parents Play and Learn: This app provides games and activities that encourage learning through play. It covers various topics and is suitable for preschool-aged children.

Remember to review and test these apps to ensure they align with your child's age, educational needs, and interests. Additionally, monitor your child's screen time and interactions with these apps to create a balanced and safe digital learning environment.

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Hi @Factin,

Welcome to the Community!

Thanks for leaving your response here.

I’ll definitely be looking into some of those apps to help my kids learning.

I think you are certainly right with the last point you made with ‘ Additionally, monitor your child's screen time and interactions with these apps to create a balanced and safe digital learning environment’.

 

Kash

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