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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 editors' picks, learning potential, thinking & reasoning

13 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
    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
    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
    Peek-a-Zoo by Duck Duck Moose

    This wonderful app educates kids in an uncommon way, focusing on social and emotional cues.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Bobo Explores Light

    Hard science is made very easy to understand (and fun).
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    How to Draw-Full Version

    With excellent step-by-step instructions, even young kids can learn to sketch a dog, princess, and more.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Presidents vs. Aliens

    Fling presidential portraits at aliens in this wacky way to learn history.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Numbers League

    Hiding within this cool superhero game is a lot of math learning.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Contre Jour

    Gorgeous art style and music accompany this puzzler about directing an animated blob.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Project Noah

    By sharing nature photos with others, kids can become "citizen scientists" -- and even help real scientists!
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    DigitZ

    Kids think they're just playing a fun Tetris-type game, but they're learning math, too.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Musical Me - by Duck Duck Moose

    By just playing around with cute animals, kids can learn music basics.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • 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)