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.
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!
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.
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!
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).
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 *
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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....
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 *
30+ Powerful Summer Learning Apps For All Ages By Katie Lepi
by Michael Keany
Jul 30, 2014
30+ Powerful Summer Learning Apps For All Ages
By Katie Lepi on July 30, 2014For 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. 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!
Added by José Bernabeu on Jun 04, 2014
2. 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. 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. Splash Math - Grades 1 to 5 | Fun learning elementary worksheets fo...
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).
Added by Mithun Jhawar on Jun 05, 2014
5. The Swamp Where Gator Hides- An Exciting and Informative Story App ...
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. 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. 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. Piiig Labs: Science Experiments for Kids in Elementary School and K...
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!
Added by Nancy Lu on Jun 23, 2014
9. 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.
Added by Staal Kontrol on Jul 09, 2014
10. 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.
Added by Staal Kontrol on Jul 09, 2014
11. 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. Sudoku Junior - A TOP PICK Game App that's More than Just A Sudoku ...
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. I'm a Tyrannosaurus HD - Great Interactive Book Apps to Support Sto...
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. 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.
Added by Julie Brannon on May 30, 2014
15. Bobo's Adventures - 3 Great Storybook Apps for Kids to Explore Fara...
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. 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. 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. 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. 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 *