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30+ Powerful Summer Learning Apps For All Ages

For some parents, getting their kids to stop reading and say, come to the dinner table, is a difficult task. For other parents, getting their kids to even pick up a book is equally difficult, if not more. And when summertime rolls around and there isn’t any pressing schoolwork to cut into hours of camp, play with friends, movies, tv, video games, vacations and beach time, convincing them to keep up with learning is frankly a losing battle.

This is where the concept of ‘if you can’t beat them, join them’ comes in. Instead of trying to convince them to read books or do work that feels really school-y, why not use some fun,educational apps to keep their brains working?  The handy listly below includes 25 apps that will get your kids excited and you can sneak in some learning when they’re not thinking about it.

  1. 1Mathcubes: Addition and Subtraction

    Mathcubes: Addition and Subtraction

    A fantastic app so that your children enjoy and learn Maths in an entertaining and fun way. You will see how in a short amount of time they will control numbers and solve sums and subtractions without hardly making an effort. They will surprise you!

  2. 2PicoToons – A TOP PICK Digital Coloring Book App and So Much More

    PicoToons – A TOP PICK Digital Coloring Book App and So Much More

    Imagine your child opening an art box that is filled with trays of paints, boxes of markers, tubes of glitter, and pages of stickers. PicoToons Coloring Book has an amazing collection of art supplies, and the best part is that they will never run out, never dry up, and never spill.

    Art and Creative App

  3. 3DragonBox Elements

    DragonBox Elements

    Description DragonBox Elements: the game that secretly teaches geometry.Embark on a great learning adventure! Discover the fundamentals of geometry with your family! Watch your kids learn geometry in a matter of hours, without them even noticing they're learning!

    Math App

  4. 4Splash Math - Grades 1 to 5 | Fun learning elementary worksheets fo...

    Splash Math - Grades 1 to 5 | Fun learning elementary worksheets for kids

    Splash Math Grades 1 to 5 app is a collection of fun and interactive math problems aligned to Common Core Standards. The app reinforces math concepts with self-paced and adaptive practice anytime, anywhere (works on iPad, laptops and desktops).

  5. 5The Swamp Where Gator Hides- An Exciting and Informative Story App ...

    The Swamp Where Gator Hides- An Exciting and Informative Story App - TOP PICK

    Welcome to the swamp. It may seem like a quiet, calm place, but beware- the gator is lurking just beneath the surface of the water, ready to strike. The Swamp Where Gator Hides is a well written story app for children ages 6-8, which describes life in the swamp and highlights the abundance of animals living there.
    *Book App *

  6. 6Brainfeed - Top Educational Videos to Learn about Everything!

    Brainfeed - Top Educational Videos to Learn about Everything!

    Not sure about your kids but when it comes to education we can tell you that the kids at Fun Educational Apps love the new technology and really enjoy learning by watching videos. There are hundreds of video available on the net but finding the best ones for our kids can be time consuming.

    FREE App

  7. 7Grandpa in Space - A Great Fun Learning Adventure for Kids

    Grandpa in Space - A Great Fun Learning Adventure for Kids

    Grandpa in Space is the newest addition to the Fairlady Media's Grandma and Grandpa Collection. It is a great game developed for six to eight years olds, with a focus on outer space fun. Kids travel from planet to planet while practicing a variety of math and language skills.

    App for Math and Literacy

  8. 8Piiig Labs: Science Experiments for Kids in Elementary School and K...

    Piiig Labs: Science Experiments for Kids in Elementary School and Kindergarten

    Do science experiments at home without the mess or danger!

    Piiig Labs is a digital playground for your child to explore science concepts in an old fashioned way, by putting together mini projects and learning through interaction and sometimes trial and error. By being “hands on” in the building process, kids get an inside look at how things work!

  9. 9. DragonBox Algebra 5+

    DragonBox Algebra 5+

    An app that actually teaches more advanced mathematics, DragonBox Algebra is an incredibly intuitve, engaging and educational puzzler that teaches young kids how to solve equations. It has won several awards and has been lauded as a prime example of how educational games should be made.

  10. 10. DragonBox Algebra 12+

    DragonBox Algebra 12+

    Based on the same principal as the incredible DragonBox Algebra 5+. DragonBox Algebra 12+ includes more advanced concepts in algebra, such as parenthases and factorizing. It also includes a practice mode where players can practice what they have learned one opeartion at the time.

  11. 11Ruzzle Adventure - Best Free Word Game Apps for Kids!

    Ruzzle Adventure - Best Free Word Game Apps for Kids!

    Looking for a fun and smart word game app for your kids to learn spelling and expand their vocabulary ... Then we strongly suggest you have a look at Ruzzle Adventure by MAG Interactive, an exciting adventure of magical worlds with hundreds of levels filled with mind boggling word puzzles.

    FREE App for literacy

  12. 12Sudoku Junior - A TOP PICK Game App that's More than Just A Sudoku ...

    Sudoku Junior - A TOP PICK Game App that's More than Just A Sudoku Game!

    Sudokus are great games to stimulate and boost your kids logical thinking and observation skills and today we have the perfect one for you - Sudoku Junior - A must have Sudoku game app, well designed and easy to use that will not only challenge your kids but also teach them fun and educational facts with over 250 icons in 24 categories....

  13. 13I'm a Tyrannosaurus HD - Great Interactive Book Apps to Support Sto...

    I'm a Tyrannosaurus HD - Great Interactive Book Apps to Support Storytelling

    I'm a Tyrannosaurus HD by lv miao is an original storybook that goes beyond the traditional storytelling format with lots of cool interactive feature, games and musical background! 5 a Day - Best Kids Apps Deals Don't miss our next free app offers .... Get it by email now!!!

    *Storytelling - FREE for limited time only! *

  14. 14. The Amazing Digestive Journey

    The Amazing Digestive Journey

    The Amazing Digestive Journey
    The purpose of this app is for kids to learn about the organs involved in the digestive process and how they work together, all through play. Starting in the mouth, kids solve puzzles to make progress down through the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and the small and large intestines… At the end there is a fun surprise waiting for them.

  15. 15Bobo's Adventures - 3 Great Storybook Apps for Kids to Explore Fara...

    Bobo's Adventures - 3 Great Storybook Apps for Kids to Explore Faraway Places!

    Looking for a great read with the kids for the weekend or summer holidays ... Check out Bobo's Adventure Scotland, Bobo the silk road or the source of the Nile by Tales Factory Sas Di E.colo, a great series of travel adventures to faraway places.

  16. 16Teachley: Mt. Multiplis - Best Math Apps for Multiplication

    Teachley: Mt. Multiplis - Best Math Apps for Multiplication

    Best Math Apps for Kids - Looking for a great math game app for your kids to learn and practice multiplication facts the fun way? We highly recommend you check out Teachley: Mt. Multiplis, by Teachley the creator of Addimal Adventure.

  17. 17Top Five Summertime Apps & Adventures-Part II

    Top Five Summertime Apps & Adventures-Part II

    Conventional wisdom says that summertime is super busy for families. While this may be true for the big events (holidays, vacations, camps, etc.), there is still a lot of in-between time that needs to be filled with creative and fun activities, and apps can serve as an important starting point.

  18. 18SMART Adventures Mission Math - Top Math Game Apps for Tweens!

    SMART Adventures Mission Math - Top Math Game Apps for Tweens!

    Looking for a cool game app for your girls aged 9 to 11 to have fun with math over the summer holidays (or anytime or the year) ... Then download SMART Adventures Mission Math. It is for sure a clever game app that manages to combine a great deal of education with math, language and science skills into a cool adventure that your kids will like … even it is about math!!!
    App for Math

  19. 19DIY Sun Science - Top Fun Learning Science Experiments for Kids

    DIY Sun Science - Top Fun Learning Science Experiments for Kids

    DIY Sun Science by The Lawrence Hall of Science is for sure our Top free Pick of the day. It is the perfect fun and educational app for your kids to explore, investigate and learn everything about the sun via video and a dozen of cool hands-on-activities. 
    *FREE APP - App for Science *

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