best ipad apps for kids
SOS Dinos in Distress
SOS Dinos in Distress is a charming storybook app that takes readers on a dinosaur mystery expedition with Thaddeus Getsit-Wright. Fun, engaging, and a wonderful story.
2BME Aviator
2BME Aviator offers young children a glimpse into the life of an aviator through interactive activities.
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.
Timeline Civil War
Timeline Civil War is a highly interactive tool for those wanting to learn about an important time in American history.
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.
The Berenstain Bears Lose A Friend
A great app that uses a gentle approach to teach children about the death of a beloved pet.
The Berenstain Bears and the Tooth Fairy
Another great storybook app from Oceanhouse Media that is great for the little one in your home that might be getting a visit from the Tooth Fairy soon.
I Can Name 50 Trees Today!
Kids can learn about 50 trees and much more in this high-quality book which provides an interactive science lesson.
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.
Lightbot
Light-bot is a challenging educational game that requires one to wear their thinking cap.
Sophie’s Drawings
Sophie’s Drawings guides young children through basic drawings.
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.
Bean Bag Kids Apollo 11
A cast of bean bag characters and numerous interactive activities make learning about the historical trip to the moon aboard Apollo 11 entertaining.
Math In Action
Math In Action provides a hands-on approach to learning in an easy to use virtual environment that children and parents will love.
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.
Visual Math Word Problems
Young elementary aged children learn to solve mathematical word problems using visual techniques.
Kids Ear Training
Kids Ear Training is best suited for children with prior musical education, especially if they are currently learning an instrument.
Tic Toc Time: Break down the day to learn how to tell time
Learn to tell time with the help of friendly beavers from Canada.
Talking ABC…
Zany clay animals and fun games help kids learn the letters of the alphabet.
Bogga Vacation
Take your kids on a virtual tropical vacation, letting them pack a suitcase, build sand castles and even search for buried treasure with Bogga Vacation.
Tino the Triangle – Book & Peekaboo
Tino the Triangle meets animals and other shapes through his travels in this cute, colorful picture book for kids.
Wee Kids Stickers
Young children will improve their observation skills through play while using this simple universal app.
Space Cakes
Help Wanted: Bakery specializing in space alien cakes has an immediate job opening, no prior bakery experience needed. Space Cakes is a free app due to a commercial sponsorship. This app by Mrs. Judd’s Games includes the Juddly interface.
Twinkle, Twinkle, Nighty Night
Twinkle, Twinkle, Nighty Night is an ideal book for bedtime. This sweet, soothing read sets the right tone for sleep.
Animals Flip and Mix- ABC cognitive game for kids
Animal Flip and Mix may cause a few giggles as kids have fun creating silly words and characters. This amusing game does offer some educational benefits.
Matryoshka! Deluxe for Kids
Inspired by the classical Russian nesting dolls, kids can stack and unstack to their hearts content in a pleasant child-safe atmosphere.
Maths Castle
Maths Castle will appeal to kids who would rather play video games than practice their math. This iPad app combines math and mild combat requiring the user to solve math problems to defend the castle in a skirmish with knights. The app does contain mild cartoon violence.
Cute as Can Bee – Picture Me
Cute as Can Bee will appeal to a wide range of users. They will enjoy this special book customized with their own photos.
Abby Monkey: Spring Math – Math Games
Four engaging games for sharpening your addition, subtraction, multiplication and division skills all delivered in a solid app at a sensible price.
Dr. Panda's Supermarket
Dr. Panda’s Supermarket is an excellent app for young children; one that you gladly let them play. Not only does it have educational benefits, it is a universal app at a great price, too.
Negative Nimbus
There is so much to love about this fantastic app that it is likely appeal to the whole family.
Preschool Playground Pro HD – ABC Edition
Learn to identify and write letters of the alphabet through numerous fun activities.
Sophie’s Drawings
Sophie’s Drawings is a guided drawing app for kids ages 3-7.
Robots for iPad
Everything you could possibly want to know, and more, about robots from around the world. Whether or not you are into robots, you’ll find this app fascinating.
Insects Aside
Join Weenie Dog & Mustard as they learn an important lesson in friendship. A great story and important book app features are included in this app.
House that Jack built
House that Jack Built is still the traditional nursery rhyme that many of us remember, but it can now be experienced in a new way. This e-book includes multilingual options and multiple activities.