Internet access and our child’s education are issues that go beyond parental controls and what they should or should not see. We want them to take full advantage of the educational benefits it can provide them with just a few touches of the screen. Today I will share with you the best websites for kids and learning apps and what I like the most about them.
ABC Mouse
You probably already know it. ABC Mouse is a subscription-based digital education program for kids ages 2-8 and they have recently added activities for kids ages 8-13 called Adventure Academy. It offers reading, math, science, art, and music activities with over 850 lessons in 10 levels.
What is the best of ABC Mouse?
- It’s easy to learn because kids learn while they play almost without realizing it.
- Your child can choose their own learning style, playing the educational activities they like best.
- Children get virtual rewards as they progress in each activity.
- It contains no external links or advertisements, so parents can feel safe.
- You can customize your child’s learning path according to their age and abilities.
- Includes interactive teacher videos with extra help for new or difficult topics.
ABC Mouse is 12.99 a month and is available on desktop, Google Play, and iOS App Store. If your child is preschool age, ABC Mouse is a great way to hone their skills and knowledge before school.
Access the ABC Mouse program by clicking here.
Khan Academy Kids
The Khan Academy Kids app is aimed at children from 2 to 7 years old. It has early literacy, reading, writing, language, and math games. All the activities in the app are very engaging and really captivate the child’s attention in such a way, that they don’t even realize they are learning while playing.
What is the best of Khan Academy Kids?
- The content is presented in a very original way by funny characters.
- All the material is didactic and interactive.
- There are several learning modes.
- It has a unique reward system that will keep your child motivated to continue learning.
This free learning app can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon Store by clicking here.
Hooked on Phonics
This is a digital learning app for kids ages 3-8 or so; from those just starting to learn letter names and letter sounds to kids who are struggling (or need a little push) to master reading skills. It comes with home books and workbooks that match each lesson and claims your child will be reading in 30 days.
What is the best of Hooked on Phonics?
- It helps develop children’s phonemic awareness with its learning method.
- It looks attractive and turns the experience of learning to read into a fun game that guarantees results.
- Exposes children to written words and phonics sounds to help them learn to recognize them more quickly.
- Adapts to any child’s learning needs.
- Encourages spelling, which helps improve disorders such as dyslexia.
Hooked on phonics is available on both the Google Store and the Apple Store and you can try it for one month for only one dollar by clicking here.
Like Hooked on Phonics, Reading Eggs is an app to help children learn to read. It is for children ages 2 to 5 but has other versions suitable for children up to age 13. When you subscribe, you get access to their reading books and other educational content that complement their online program.
They have a toddler version called Reading Eggs Junior, Reading Eggspress for 7 to 13-year-olds, and Mathseed aimed at improving essential math skills of older children through math games.
What is the best of Reading Eggs?
- Its innovative individualized learning system will allow your child to review and adapt their learning at their own pace.
- It develops core reading skills such as fluency, vocabulary, phonics, and reading comprehension.
- The application is designed with animations, visual elements, and songs that will keep children eager to learn.
- It has a progress panel where you can see the lessons, rewards, and the percentage of correct answers of your little one.
They offer a 30-day free trial and then 9.95 per month. Click here to take advantage of the 25% discount on workbooks.
Night Zookeeper
This is an online learning tool for schools that encourages creative writing. It is for children from 6 to 12 years old and is based on a series of magical storybooks. This online platform is designed to inspire and help primary school children with their creative writing, as well as teach grammar, spelling, vocabulary, writing, and drawing skills through a series of lessons and learning games.
What is the best of Night Zookeeper?
- Improves children’s basic skills through individualized games and tasks.
- Each week there are new lessons.
- There are free monthly printables to teach your child key language skills.
- Children can participate for prizes and the opportunity to publish their work and progress.
There is a 7-day free trial and then it will cost 12.99/mo, so if you want to take advantage of the promotion on this educational website for kids click here.
Elephant Learning Math
Elephant Learning Math covers everything from counting to algebra and is aimed at children ages 2-16. The kid’s website claims to increase your one-year-old’s math skills in three months using the program. You need to use the program three times a week for at least 10 minutes a day (30 minutes per week) for it to be effective.
What is the best of Elephant Learning Math?
- It has an informative dashboard to track your child’s learning activity.
- As a parent, you can set the amount of time your child will be learning, where idle minutes and distractions are not taken into account.
- Provides tips for parents to help children increase their Elephant Age and reinforce critical areas of study.
In fact, it’s the only app I’ve seen that has a full money-back guarantee, which is saying something. Subscription is $55/month and believes me, the enthusiasm with which your little one learns every day is worth every penny.
Outschool
Outschool is a community marketplace of live online classes for children ages 3-18. It offers the widest range of online classes outside the regular school taught by independent teachers that even parents can enroll in. Students can take core subjects such as math, reading, and science, as well as topics of personal interest.
What is the best of Outschool?
- Subjects that go beyond academic disciplines, such as small art courses or singing workshops.
- Your child can interact and share ideas with other children and their teacher in the classroom.
- There are special skills classes designed for children with autism, ADHD and aspergers.
- Parents can choose lesson plans in advance.
Each teacher sets their own rates, but the average rate is $12 per hour. If you want to encourage early learning with professional teachers and introduce your child to a diverse and flexible school environment, sign up for Outschool here.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids website offers free content on all things science-related. They have quizzes, educational videos, games, and activities for kids and adults. It is one of my favorite websites and also one of the kids’ because at home we love science! We can also find content about ancient civilizations, wildlife, fun facts, and anything else that might pique the interest of curious children.
What is the best of National Geographic Kids?
- Great variety of educational resources from a recognized franchise.
- Unlimited access to previous issues.
- Environmentally friendly.
- You’ll receive a monthly illustrated magazine packed with puzzles, quizzes and photos with no additional postage or packaging costs.
Not to mention the digital resources it offers! You can take advantage of the Christmas promotion by clicking here and choosing the way you want to receive the content that will keep you and your child entertained for hours of learning.
Learn with Homer
This early learning program app is available on both iOS and Android. It is aimed at children ages 2-8 and has activities for reading and math, as well as social and emotional learning and creativity.
What is the best of Learn with Homer?
- Parents can check their child’s progress and share it via e-cards to family and friends.
- New lessons every month and weekly surprises.
- Children have the opportunity to draw and record themselves to register their understanding and ideas.
- List of printable books and activity packs for your child.
- Fun games and didactic presentations teach math and science concepts, and improve reading and diction.
- Easy to use, which encourages independent learning.
Learn with Homer offers a one week free trial. After the trial, the monthly membership fee becomes 9.99 per month. It also offers a discounted annual fee that you can purchase by clicking here.
Other websites for kids with apps you may be interested in
Little Pim
This is a language program for children under 6 years old that has an app available on Google Play and Apple App Store. Little Pim currently offers Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, German, Arabic, Hebrew, Russian, Portuguese, English/ESL with English or Spanish, Japanese and Korean. They have a 3-day free trial and then 4.99/month, which is quite inexpensive considering the variety of languages offered.
BrainPOP
BrainPOP is a group of educational websites with over 1,000 short animated movies for students in grades K-12, along with quizzes and related materials, covering the subjects of science, social studies, English, math, engineering and technology, health, and arts and music. The first month costs just $1.00 and $19.95/month thereafter, so if the best way to learn at home is through audiovisuals, BrainPOP will be much appreciated by your kids.
Homeschool Spanish Academy
Homeschool Spanish Academy (HSA) is a unique program that connects students with certified Spanish instructors in Guatemala via the Internet. They provide live online Spanish classes to children as young as preschool age, including adults. You can check them out and learn more about their offers by clicking here.
Smithsonian
Another interesting free educational website is Smithsonian, which has virtual tours of museums, zoos, exhibits, interactive games, videos on science, art, culture, and history. Like National Geographic, it is not only for children but also for adults.
Do your kids have any favorite learning websites or apps that I missed? Let me know in the comments. If you found this post useful, visit me on my social networks and share it with your momma or papa friends.
