Fill Those Devices with Educational Apps!

By: Andrea Dillon 

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Technology is a part of our lives. Many of us use our phones for everything from reading books to watching the news. It is a curse and a blessing. Our children will grow up in a world where they will live and be expected to know how to use this technology. How can we give them practice and use this to our advantage? Make it educational! 

“There is an app for that” is a fun saying but honestly it is true! There is an app for everything! I have gathered a few of my family’s favorite learning apps to help you get started. 

Apps for Language Arts
Apps for Science
Apps for Social Studies
Apps for Math and Coding
Other Apps to Mention

 

Apps for Language Arts 

Super Why! Phonics Fair

My kids loved the PBS Super Why show and this app is just one of the many that are available out there. Why did I pick this one? Well for just a few dollars, your children will have access to all 60 word families. Perfect for those early learners! 

Available on Google Play, IOS, and Amazon Apps.

 

 

Mad Libs

I loved Mad Libs when I was younger. It helped me develop a love for words and for crazy stories. Give that to your kids as well with this app! 

Available on Google Play and IOS.

 

 

 

Spelling Monsters 

Use your own words and let your kids practice their own spelling with fun monster games. Cute and fun makes this a win. 

Available on Google Play, IOS, and Amazon Apps. 

 

 

 

Endless Wordplay

We learn best through play, so let your kids play with words in this app. Explore different words through spelling, rhyming, and more.

Available on Google Play, IOS, and Amazon Apps. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apps for Science 

Toca Lab: Elements

Cute but educational? Yes! This app brings elements to life in a fun way to engage children for various ages. My kids can spend hours on this one laughing and learning. 

Available on Google Play, IOS, and Amazon Apps. 

 

 

 

Star Walk 

Give your children the universe…or at least the night sky with this augmented reality app. 

Available on Google Play, IOS, and Amazon Apps. 

 

 

 

HudsonAlpha iCell

Let your children explore animal, plant, and bacteria cells. Great for those budding scientists.  

Available on Google Play and IOS. 

 

 

 

 

The Human Body

Make anatomy more fun with this subscription app. What makes this app stand out from the rest are the sound effects like the heart pumping and the lungs breathing making it not only educational but fun! 

Available on Google Play and IOS. 

 

 

 

Simple Planes 

My son has played this one for years now and still loves it. While on the surface it looks like you are just making and flying a plane there is much more going on. Your child will learn about lift, thrust, drag and more all while creating their plane and testing it. 

Available on Google Play, IOS, and Amazon Apps. 

 

 

Thinkrolls

Let your children experiment with gravity, heat, buoyancy, speed, friction, elasticity with this fun logic game. Honestly, I have this one on my phone too for me to play. 

Available on Google Play, IOS, and Amazon Apps. 

 

 

 

Simple Rockets

Like the simple plane app above, this one has been a popular one in my house. Like it’s plane version above this one teaches physics concepts while taking your child out of this world. 

Available on Google Play, IOS, and Amazon Apps. 

 

 

 

 

Apps for Social Studies 

Google Earth 

This is probably the most used app in my house. My kids will spend hours visiting various locations and telling me about what they have found. 

Available on Google Play and IOS. 

 

 

 

GeoBee Challenge 

Take the challenge from the National Geographic Society and see how much you and your kids know about geography. 

Available on Google Play and IOS. 

 

 

 

 

Apps for Math and Coding 

Monster Math

I give this app credit for making my kids love math. With just a few minutes, my kids were engaged and wanted to play more. 

Available on Google Play, IOS, and Amazon Apps. 

 

 

 

Lightbot

Your children will be learning critical thinking and coding but they won’t realize it as they help solve each puzzle. 

Available on Google Play, IOS, and Amazon Apps.

 

 

 

Sumo Mochi

This fun geometry game helps teach old concepts in a new way. Help give your children a game start to the fundamental concepts of geometry. 

Available on Google Play and IOS. 

 

 

 

Other Apps to Mention 

Khan Academy Kids

Bring Khan Academy to your kids phones and tablets! This adorable app brings education to life with fun animation. Let your children explore reading, math, spelling and more. 

Available on Google Play, IOS, and Amazon Apps. 

 

 

LeapFrog Academy

LeapFrog has been teaching children for years so why not use their educational app with over 2000 games teaching letters, phonics, numbers, science topics, and more with this subscription service app. 

Available on Google Play, IOS, and Amazon Apps. 

 

 

Endless Spanish

Want to give your child a start with the Spanish language? Try endless Spanish. This app provides fun exploration learning with cute graphics to keep your kids playing. 

Available on Google Play, IOS, and Amazon Apps. 

 

 

 

 

Do you know of another educational app that needs to be added to the list? Leave me a comment below!