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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Learning ratings
Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
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143 results
  • Review
    MathBoard

    Useful practice tool customizable for range of levels.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    HowStuffWorks for iPad

    Popular, trusted resource covers mature topics responsibly.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    It's Not What You've Got! - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

    Planting first seeds for kids about using money wisely.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (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
    Fun Math Tricks

    Learn mental math secrets that can boost performance.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Spelling Bee

    Good for general practice, but kids can't enter own lists.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Kids Numbers and Math

    Fun games teach and reinforce numbers for young kids.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Britannica Kids: Solar System

    Great interactive reference tool with space games and quiz.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Globs

    Popular online color-matching puzzler makes a nice app.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (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
    IntelliVocab for SAT

    Free practice tool is good but has incomplete word list.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    TextTwist 2 for iPad

    Unscramble letters to make words in four languages.
    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
    U Connect

    Great way to test your finger's connection to your brain.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    My Spelling Test

    Record word lists in your voice with enjoyable study aid.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Bord

    Nearly flawless chalkboard app with some clever surprises.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Algebra Touch

    Rearrange and solve polynomials for deep understanding.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Solitaire Chess by ThinkFun

    Logic puzzler great for a wide range of ages, skill levels.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Shakespeare In Bits: Macbeth iPad Edition

    An extraordinary study aid for mature-themed play.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Spaghetti Marshmallows

    Fun physics building game with a playful theme.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android
    (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
    Montessori Numberland

    Learn first 10 digits by counting, writing, and playing.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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)