Common Sense Media shares its picks for the best five educational and fun apps for kids to play on their smartphones and tablets.
Who says smartphone and tablet games that kids love can’t be educational? Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that helps families make smart media choices, shares its top five picks for the best educational and fun apps that your kids won’t be able to stop using—and since they’re educational, that’s okay with us!
Doodle Math: Shapes ($2.99)
Recommended Age: 3+
Offer well-rounded, fun activities that thoroughly cover shapes.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
The Earth by Tinybop ($2.99)
Recommended Age: 6+
Ignites curiosity and investigates geology hands-on.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
WonderBox: Explore and Learn Science, Geography, Music, and Design (Free)
Recommended Age: 7+
Get inspired with curated videos and creative challenges.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
The Room 3 ($4.99)
Recommended Age: 11+
This is the third in an amazing puzzle-solving series, even bigger than before.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
Canva (Free with in-app purchases)
Recommended Age: 13+
Create snazzy images in seconds with cool design tool.
Device: iPad
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