By Dana DeMercurio
Put your gadget to good use with our list of top 10 learning apps for kids. And did we mention they’re all free?
Reading Rainbow
(Apple iPad/iPhone)
LeVar Burton is back! With an unlimited library of inspiring children’s books, videos and games, this app is sure to ignite your child’s imagination.
PBS Parents Play & Learn
(Apple iPad/iPhone, Android & Google Play)
PBS Parents Play & Learn makes it easy for parents to engage children through interactive games and simple activities that integrate math, science, and literacy skills to everyday experiences.
Labyrinth Lite
(Apple iPhone/iPad, Android & Google Play)
Need to keep your kids occupied during a road trip? This app has hundreds of variations of the classic obstacle-maze game that will keep the back seat quiet for hours on end.
Out-a-Bout
(Apple iPhone/iPad)
Running, jumping and climbing is the name of this game! Get outdoors with this physical activity app, and see what fun it brings to your backyard.
Learn with Homer
(Apple iPad)
Meet Homer – the comprehensive interactive reading app for children 3-6 that is sweeping the nation, one learner at a time.
50 States
(Apple iPhone/iPad, Android & Google Play)
This app is great introduction to the geography and history of the United States through quizzes, maps and flags, perfect for children of all ages.
Goodnight Safari
(Apple iPhone/iPad)
A child’s nighttime routine is never complete without a bedtime story! With stunning artwork and soothing sounds, this app is the perfect lullaby for children under the age of 5.
Peekaboo Fridge – prices vary
(Apple iPhone/iPad)
Keep an eye out for this fun and interactive app that teaches toddlers about food. Dancing fridge characters like bananas and eggs throw disco parties that are sure to entertain!
Spaghetti Marshmallows
(Android)
What child wouldn’t want to play this game with a name like that? This interactive building game supplies an unlimited amount of spaghetti and marshmallows to challenge strategy, innovation, creativity and precision. This concept can even be tested in your very own kitchen, and the best part is, you can eat your winnings!
PopMath
(Apple iPhone/iPad & Android)
This app, perfect for children 4 and up, makes popping bubbles rewarding! Kids can move up in levels by solving math equations, all while enjoying the simple pleasure of seeing bubbles pop.
