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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.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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.
Not for Learning: Not recommended for learning.
Not for Kids: Not age-appropriate for kids; not recommended for learning.
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App reviews for learning potential, social studies, emotional development

13 results
  • Review
    Builda the Re-Bicycler

    Cute eco tale features a strong female role model.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Facebook Home

    Slightly clumsy app puts FB front and center, all the time.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    News-O-Matic

    For parents and kids looking for a kid-friendly daily news source, News-O-Matic is a winner, with its well-written stories and fun interactive features.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    Ansel & Clair: Paul Revere's Ride

    Fantastic app makes historical figures relatable for kids.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    Songza

    Free playlists for every mood; no filter for iffy stuff.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Kids and Home

    Kids see, learn about the world by visiting others' homes.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    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
    The Oregon Trail

    Relive history by managing a family's wagon trip out west.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)