Tools to Turn Your Kid into a Math and Science Pro

These terrific digital tools can make math and science come alive for even the most reluctant student. In addition to facts, figures, and formulas, these math and science apps, games, and sites help kids learn how to learn. You can help by encouraging kids to try and try again when faced with challenging concepts. Perseverance and resilience are character-building traits that kids can apply to any learning situation. Get more advice and media recommendations for helping kids learn at home.

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Khan Academy

age 5+

Excellent tutorials on math, humanities, and more, for free.

URL: https://www.khanacademy.org (2013)
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Solar Family Planets Stars Games Solar System Kids

age 5+

Cute characters and planet facts not out of this world.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2017)
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Kahoot! Big Numbers: DragonBox

age 6+

Clever math resource-management game requires some patience.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android (2021)
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Prodigy: Kids Math Game

age 7+

Fantasy game helps kids become math wizards.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Chromebook (2019)
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Ansel and Clair: Little Green Island

age 7+

Eco-friendly game makes kids masters of their own islands.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire (2013)
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The Digits: Fraction Blast

age 7+

Fractions rock in interactive, rock-band-in-space appisode.

Devices: Kindle Fire (2013)
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The Magic School Bus: Oceans

age 7+

Hooks kids with fun games and loads them with knowledge.

Platforms: Nintendo DS (2011)
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Math Blaster Online

age 7+

Exciting-yet-educational games in safe, social world.

Platforms: Mac, Windows (2011)
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MathBoard

age 7+

Useful practice tool customizable for range of levels.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2011)
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Meet the Insects: Forest Edition

age 7+

Inspire backyard explorers with bug-tacular resource.

Devices: iPad (2014)
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Mystery Math Town

age 7+

Great math practice with fun story, entertaining characters.

Devices: iPad (2013)
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NASA Kids' Club

age 7+

Clever games and activities teach kids about math and space.

URL: http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov (2011)
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NRICH

age 7+

Fantastic math site engages kids through problem solving.

URL: http://nrich.maths.org (2013)
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ExploreLearning Reflex

age 7+

Fun games, friendly guides help kids build math fluency.

URL: https://www.reflexmath.com (2013)
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Classify It!

age 8+

Great tool for building scientific classification skills.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad (2014)
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Cyberchase

age 8+

Site based on PBS show is online learning at its best.

URL: http://pbskids.org/cyberchase (2011)
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Lifeboat to Mars

age 8+

Free online ecosystem game makes learning biology fun.

Platforms: Mac, Windows (2010)
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Magic Store Math

age 8+

Hands-on practice, not magic, makes this game effective.

Devices: iPad (2016)
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NASA's Space Place

age 8+

Site shows kids the fun in learning about science and tech.

URL: http://spaceplace.nasa.gov (2011)
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NSF Science Zone

age 8+

Amazing free app sparks imagination and learning.

Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android (2019)