Coding/ProgrammingCoding is a great way to promote logical thinking, problem solving and critical thinking skills. It can also be a great way for you to show off your creativity. If you're looking for a coding app, Code.org is a great place to start. They can recommend coding apps by age and device type. | ReadingEpic! is the Leading Digital Library for Kids 12 & Under. Instantly access 35,000 of the best books, learning videos, quizzes & more. But you knew that already since we use it at school and everyone loves it. Home and school accounts can be linked, so you can have one profile to track reading progress and rewards. |
WritingAre you a budding writer? Then Storybird might just be the site for you. Storybird lets anyone make visual stories in seconds. They curate artwork from illustrators around the world and inspire writers of any age to turn those images into original stories. Here's a link to the old version which works better on iPads. | ScienceIf you like to do fun science experiments, then this is the site for you. Sick Science has easy to follow, fun science experiments. |
Math Facts and MoreArcademics combines the excitement of video games with educational content. It's a web app for kids grades K-6 to practice math facts, keyboarding, and more. You can play on your own, play against others from around the world or setup a competition between friends. | Find Ratings for Movies, TV Shows, Books, Apps, and GamesCommon Sense Media rates movies, TV shows, books, apps and games so parents can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids. It's a great place to start if you're looking for an app for your child. You can search by platform, subject, grade, price, skill, and purpose. The apps are evaluated by experts who provide detailed feedback including the education value and engagement level. |