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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
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App reviews for education, learning potential

235 results
  • Review
    Fun Math Tricks

    Learn mental math secrets that can boost performance.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    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
    Britannica Kids: Ancient Rome

    Roman culture made engaging and entertaining.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    iDiary for Kids

    Excellent journal-writing tool for creative kids.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    Britannica Kids: Aztec Empire

    Get to know a past civilization, some of Mexico's history.
    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
    Leafsnap

    Leaf collecting goes high tech with free field guide app.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Science360 for iPad

    Amazing free app sparks imagination and learning.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    SkyView - Explore the Universe

    Astronomy app uses location to explain your view of the sky.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Celeste SE

    Planets come to life through your smartphone's camera view.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    WhyKids Poo

    Learn science and health through bathroom humor.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    PBS KIDS Video for iPad

    TV show clips in easy-to-navigate app for young kids.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Britannica Kids: Snakes

    Packed with information about often-feared creatures.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Kids ABC Letters

    A good introduction to learning letter names and shapes.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Toddler World

    App introduces basic skills but falls short without support.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    NASA App

    Information-packed tool delivers videos, photos, and more.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    TallyTots

    Great interactive tool for toddlers learning to count.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    i Learn With Poko: Seasons and Weather! HD

    A gentle introduction to the science world for young kids.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Word A Day Visuals and Audios by VocabAhead

    Learn new vocab with cartoons; some content best for teens.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Science Fun to Go

    Repackaged material from kid author Seymour Simon's website.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Speech with Milo: Sequencing

    Delightful skill-building app teaches first, next, and last.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Scout's ABC Garden

    Very basic alphabet learning with cute interactive scenes.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)