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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
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Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
Good: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
Fair: Somewhat engaging, okay learning approach.
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App reviews for learning potential, social studies, self-direction

25 results
  • Review
    Dinorama

    In this highly addicting simulation game, kids learn about real-word financial concepts as they build a dinosaur theme park. And unlike many simulation apps, Dinorama doesn't tempt kids with in-app purchases.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    iStoryBooks

    Colorful, no-frills read-to-me originals and adaptations.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    The FREE Dictionary by Farlex

    Excellent reference with games, fun graphics, and more.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Historypin

    Sophisticated look back in time via geo-located images.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Google Goggles

    Effective visual web search through your Android device.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Stellarium Mobile Sky Map

    Mobile planetarium brings night sky up close, beautifully.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Geometry Quest

    Well-presented quiz questions in a travel-themed wrapper.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Dictionary.com

    Comprehensive tool with voice search, fun daily features.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Look In My Eyes 1 Restaurant

    Game rewards eye contact; better for kids who like sims.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Quizlet

    Millions of user-generated flashcard sets; some can be iffy.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Barefoot World Atlas

    Delightful way to learn about animals, people, and more.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Khan Academy

    Excellent tutorials on math, humanities, and more, for free.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    FlipCards - Flashcard app for memory training

    Useful study tool's online database has some iffy content.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    License Plate Travel Game

    Excellent version of classic road-trip activity.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Ticket to Ride

    Good version of board game pushes online play, maps to buy.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Savings Spree

    Kids learn financial literacy through game-show action.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Middle School Confidential 1: Be Confident in Who You Are

    Graphic novel teaches kids to feel good about themselves.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, Nook HD
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Ultimate Dinopedia: The Most Complete Dinosaur Reference Ever

    Realistic, scary art in dino lovers' dream database.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Virtual City

    Robust building sim doesn't get bogged down in details.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Where's Waldo? HD - in Hollywood

    Seek-and-find adventure with a tad of movie-set violence.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Game Dev Story

    Hidden instructions hamper fun in video-game company sim.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Shape Builder - The Preschool Learning Puzzle Game

    Whether or not you believe that puzzles help the brain, these colorful conundrums are super fun.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    GeoBee Challenge HD by National Geographic

    Advanced quiz questions target true geography buffs.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Isaac Newton's Gravity HD

    Trial version of game has great puzzle creator.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    BrainPOP Featured Movie

    Daily films from educational group provide tons of learning.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)