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Apps and Games That Promote Collaboration

A lot happens when kids learn about collaboration. They learn about being flexible, making compromises, working together to meet a goal, and so much more. These apps and games promote collaboration in a variety of ways, and we include options for parents to play with kids and for kids to play with their siblings or peers.
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Sago Mini Friends

age 2+

Fascinating first app features familiar, friendly fun.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2014)
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Dr. Panda Toy Cars

age 3+

Kids run the city, learn about community heroes in fun way.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire (2014)
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FETCH! LUNCH RUSH

age 6+

Novel PBS Kids app takes game off screen and into room.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2014)
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Rory's Story Cubes

age 7+

Simple app encourages creativity, storytelling.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android (2009)
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Story Dice

age 7+

Symbol dice for telling stories, sweet and simple.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire (2012)
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Minecraft

age 8+

Worthy spin-off of popular PC game encourages creativity.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire (2011)
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VoiceThread

age 13+

Collaborative presentation creator with powerful potential.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android (2017)
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Draw Something 2

age 14+

Lots of new cool features; random opponents still a concern.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2013)
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