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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.
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App reviews for educational games, self-direction

11 results
  • Review
    The Flying Alphabetinis -- A Fingerprint Network App

    Social game blends easy, hard words for kid and parent fun.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Elmo Loves 123s for iPad

    Elmo is at his charming best as he encourages young kids to explore numbers.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Math Runner Plus

    Sometimes-confusing game needs better pacing, more variety.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    n-back

    Challenging memory task for self-motivated players.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Mathris

    Arcade-style addition practice for kids who like fast games.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Toca House

    Mini-games bring funky fun to household chores.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Playful Minds: Math (5-8 years old)

    Great practice with fun rewards, progress tracking.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    FirstWords: Deluxe

    Great for pre-readers to early spellers, but can get spendy.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Kids Learn to Read

    Cute app moves kids closer to independent reading.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (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
    More Brain Exercise with Dr. Kawashima

    Popular Nintendo DS brain training genre comes to iDevices.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)