education adapts to the level of each individual player , while the interactive buildable characters provide a fun way to develop mathematics skills and confidence .
Number Run An app developed by graduate students by Stanford University and the University of Southern California , Number Run helps kids from age six master math drills – from single-digit addition to division – by playing a fun , 52 level game . Baron von Count has stolen the four Mathemagical crystals of the land . Chase him down and bring him to justice or humanity will be forced to count on their fingers forever !
Moose Math With Moose Math kids aged three to seven years can go on five mathematical adventures where they learn about counting , addition , subtraction , sorting , geometry and more . Check out the Moose Juice Store , Puck ’ s Pet Shop and Lost & Found , where kids earn rewards to help build a city and decorate the buildings . Join The Dust Funnies – characters designed to help master math skills – in some math skill-building fun .
First Numbers and Counting Elmo Loves 123s This app motivates toddlers and young children to get excited about learning their first numbers . The app has songs , videos , games , and drawing to help kids identify number shapes and learn how to count . Kids can trace numbers to unlock surprises , like classic Sesame Street clips , colouring pages , hide-and-seek games , jigsaw puzzles , counting games and more . There ’ s also a 123s tracker for parents to see what their child is learning .
Trouble Telling Time ? Tic Toc Time Telling the time is a tricky task . The Tic Toc Time app is here to help , making it easier for kids to understand how to read an analogue clock . It ’ s the world ’ s first time-telling app to teach young children how to read a clock face using the sun , shadow , night and day . While not free ($ US 3.99 ), it ’ s a helpful app with no ads , external links , in-app purchases , social media access and no personal information request .
ABCs , Spelling and Reading Skills Starfall ABCs The app and website are a good place to start with young ones learning the letters of the alphabet and moving up to phonics and reading skills . Children can explore and play while receiving positive reinforcement along the way . They will see , hear , and interact with letters and sounds in words , sentences , and games , helping them to develop the skills they need to become confident readers .
Reading Eggs An interactive learning app that teaches phonics , spelling , vocabulary , sight words and more to children age two to thirteen years . Created by a team of educators , animators and writers , this award-winning app covers a range of educational areas . There is also a website and you can get a monthly subscription . The subscription offers access to :
• Reading Eggs Junior ( ages two to four ): pre-reading skills such as phonemic awareness and alphabet knowledge with fun activities , games , videos , and read-aloud books .
• Reading Eggs ( ages three to seven ): first steps in learning to read , covering phonics , sight words , spelling , vocabulary , and comprehension .
• Fast Phonics ( ages five to ten ): a systematic , synthetic phonics program to help emergent and struggling readers build key phonics skills .
• Reading Eggspress ( ages seven to thirteen ): continues the learning journey by helping children learn to read for meaning and enjoyment .
• Mathseeds ( ages three to nine ): develops essential early numeracy skills , covering numbers , shapes , measurement , patterns , and more .
• Printable teaching materials : printable worksheets reinforce essential skills and concepts covered in the programs .
Read Along by Google This is a learn-to-read app , currently still under development . It uses speech recognition to help identify which words kids are stumbling over as they read one of over 500 stories . The app underlines a word that ’ s skipped and awards stars for correctly read words . Kids can click on a word they don ’ t know and a “ reading buddy ” will help . It works best for children who already have some basic knowledge of the alphabet .
After the initial download , the app works securely offline , so you don ’ t have to worry about kids having unsupervised Internet access . Each child using the app has a unique profile , advancing on their own reading journey with recommended stories based on their reading level . Children can read a variety of engaging stories in different languages .
Wordscapes A super fun spelling game , the Wordscapes app keeps your mind sharp with new challenges . There ’ s a daily puzzle with letters to spell with and a grid to complete . It ’ s a spelling and word game in one fun app . The aim is to connect letters and find as many hidden words as you can . It ’ s not just for kids ! My eight-year-old daughter loves this app and we often play together .
Language Resources DuoLingo For a little extra help with a second or foreign language , check out the DuoLingo website or app . Older kids can practice through audio , word identification , and oral exercises for over 30 languages . Some parents use this app , too !
Mandarin Matrix If your child is learning Mandarin at school , chances are they are already
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