best apps for 2nd grade
Best Apps for Back to School – 2nd Grade
Here are some great reviewed apps for spelling, phonics skills, listening skills, and more! These apps are perfect for second-grade students. Planet Lettra Planet Lettra is a playground for word-building. Users are magically transported to the mythical Planet Lettra where letters float in bubbles in the sky. When the bubbles bump, the letters combine, and …
Pines to Vines-the Forest Biome
Pines to Vines-the Forest Biome is an outstanding example of a digital textbook and does an exceptional job of covering this science content for grades 3-5.
Free App Friday – June 27th, 2014
Welcome to another Free App Friday. Most apps are listed on our sister site, FreeAppFriday.com. If we’ve reviewed and recommend the app we list it below. Enjoy! view all FREE APP FRIDAY apps
Numbers League
Join the Numbers League and start battling the villains of Infinity City in this adventurous app that helps kids build their math skills in unique ways.
My Incredible Body
Get up-close and personal with the human body, exploring all of its parts, seeing how they’re all connected, and absorbing key information about each body part at the same time in this highly interactive and informational app.
Grandpa in Space
Blast into outer space with Grandpa to learn fun facts about the planets, life as an astronaut, opposites, rhyming and so much more. Grandpa in Space is another adorable educational app by Fairlady Media.
Squeebles Word Search
Traditional paper-based word searches get a technological update in this cute app that offers ready-made words lists and the ability to create your own word lists.
Squeebles Maths Bingo
Kids build math skills by solving problems in an attempt to lure back customers the Math Monster has lured away in this entertaining bingo game which also offers them the chance to make and serve ice cream.
Henri le Worm – Learn and Play with his Amazing Cooking Adventures
Henri le Worm is a highly interactive adventure involving all sorts of aspects related to food as Henri and friends search for his missing cookbook.
Happi Connect & Collect
Happi Connect & Collect is a game with an educational focus. It provides children with a safe and entertaining play environment.
Fruity Fractions
If you want to learn about fractions, head to the tropics, In Fruity Fractions, kids will learn all about fractions, starting with recognizing equal and unequal parts and moving to identifying actual fractions. As they complete activities, kids will unlock portions of an entertaining story featuring tropical birds.
Inside Your Outside
Take a closer look at the human body through a fun rhyming story featuring the Cat in the Cat and his friends. Mixed in with the trademark Seussical rhymes, kids will find information about their bodies, from the hair on their heads to the toes on their feet, and everything in between.
Dexteria Dots – Get in Touch with Math
Dexteria Dots offers a highly visual and kinesthetic way to practice basic math concepts such as greater than/less than, addition, and subtraction.
Week Planner for Kids
Week Planner for Kids is an icon-driven system for keeping track of dates, the weather, daily and special events. Users see a colorful screen divided into seven days with room for six events on each day as well as a spot to note the daily weather forecast. Icons are paired with distinctive sounds that activate when touched.
Hocus Pocus Alfie Atkins
Come along as a boy named Alfie Atkins builds a treehouse. Considered too small by some, Alfie, with the help of friends, can complete the necessary tasks to accomplish the final goal.
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk comes to life as kids play games and make choices to help determine the outcome of the story.
MarcoPolo Ocean
Kids can dive deep and explore the ocean while interacting with marine life and creating their own ocean habitats.
Velociraptor: Small and Speedy
The small, but fast and fierce velocirpator comes to life in this high-quality animate eBook.
Disney American Presidents
Users of all ages will appreciate learning American history with the Disney American Presidents app.
Presidents vs Aliens
Presidents vs. Aliens is a great app for learning all sorts of facts about our American presidents. Learn the facts while protecting the planet from an alien invasion in this part-game, part educational app.
Mini Monet Creative Studio & Art Club for Kids
Mini Monet is an art and creativity app kids will return to time and time again. This creative studio and art club offers something for everyone at a price parents will appreciate.
Crapoks: Maths & Memo
A card game of match is always a fun way to improve a number of educational skills. Crapoks: Maths & Memo uses it to present math problems in an entertaining app for kids.
Rom and the whale of dreams
Readers of all ages will enjoy this mystical storybook. A good read for any time of day.
Panda: The Curious Cat
Panda: The Curious Cat is an interactive storybook designed for young children. Users can share in the cat’s mischief and adventures again and again.
Gro Garden
It takes minutes, not months, for kids to plant vegetable seeds and harvest a bountiful crop. Through the process, and two other fun games, kids learn a lot about gardening and healthy eating.
Axel’s Chain Reaction
This heartwarming book contains multiple educational opportunities for a great price.
Sound Touch
Sound Touch offers many educational opportunities for all ages, even adults.
Toca Builders
Younger kids can get in on the digital building craze.
My, Oh My – A Butterfly!
Dr. Seuss-like rhymes help kids learn to read and learn about science.
Math Ahoy!
A little world geography, a little math and a whole lot of tactical thinking, Math Ahoy is a must download whether you have kids or not.
Mary Engelbreit’s Paper Doll Dress-Up: Breitville
Few apps bring a feeling of nostalgia like this one does. For me, this app evokes many memories of hours spent playing with paper dolls and Mary Engelbreit’s art is still a favorite of my mom’s. Paper dolls can now be enjoyed like never before.
Monkey Math – Jetpack Adventure
Fast paced math game for those looking for fun while practicing their math skills; multiple user accounts are just one reason this high quality universal app is a great value. The app does contain mild cartoon violence.
Preschool Playground Pro HD – ABC Edition
Learn to identify and write letters of the alphabet through numerous fun activities.
Smart Fish: Magic Matrix
Smart Fish: Magic Matrix is a story-driven, extreme match game for kids ages 4 to 7; teaching a variety of concepts.
Bobo Explores Light
Bobo is a delightful little robot who guides you through a book covering many topics relating to light. Bobo Explores Light is an awesome app!
kids apps GO CAR GO
Go Car Go App By Caravan Interactive, Inc Go Car Go is a great app because it’s fun, challenging game where you build your a car to make it over an obstacle course. I must admit it took me a while to appreciate this app. The graphics are simple and the idea seemed basic – …