Unless noted otherwise, all apps are compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
Best Apps for Kids: Best Reading Apps
abc PocketPhonics
($2.99) - This app feels much like a private tutoring session for early
readers with emphasis on letter sounds and writing. Lite version
available. Preschool-Kindergarten
Cinderella - Magic Ink Books
(Free) - Classic fairytale storybook with the "magic ink" twist--swipe
over black & white pages to magically reveal the next page in full
colour. Preschool-Grade 1
Shake-a-Phrase
($1.99) - Cleverly disguised app that encourages older children to read
by way of silly sentences that will help teach vocabulary and parts of
speech. Grade 3+
The Cat in the Hat
($3.99) - Beloved Dr. Seuss classic comes to life through skilful
narration and picture/word association. Lite version available.
Preschool-Grade 1
Toy Story Read-Along
(Free; iPad) - Based on the original blockbuster, this is a fun and
interactive storybook with activities on each page that will surely keep
the kids entertained. Preschool-Grade 1
Best Apps for Kids: Best Math Apps
Jungle Coins
($2.99; iPad) - Teach kids currency at varying levels such as finding
coins, counting money, comparing coins and correct change. Currently the
only app that includes Canadian currency (in-app purchase).
Kindergarten-Grade 4
Jungle Time
($0.99) - With its easy to use interface, varying difficulty levels and
built-in lessons (24 hr clock, time zones, etc), this learn to tell
time app is high on replay value. iPad version includes double clock
problems. Kindergarten-Grade 4
Park Math
($1.99) - Early math concepts are introduced with the help of cute
animated animals with plenty of activities to keep kids interested and
entertained. Preschool-Grade 1
Rocket Math
($0.99) - Answer math equations to earn money to build a rocket that
when launched, will enable varied leveled math missions such as
counting, shapes/patterns, fractions, decimals, telling time and U.S.
money. Lite version available. Grades 1-5
TallyTots Pocket
($0.99) - With 20 activities, younger children will have fun learning
numbers 1-20 in this interactive and fun app. Preschool-Kindergarten
Best Apps for Kids: Best Science Apps
8 Planets
(Free) - Young astronomers will enjoy learning about the planets and
earning ribbons in games testing their knowledge. Preschool-Grade 1
BrainPOP Featured Movie
(Free) - Features a different animated, short film each day on topics
such as Science, Social Studies, Technology, Engineering, Health,
English, Art & Music and Math. Grade 2+
iLearn with Poko: Seasons
($1.99) - Preschoolers learn about the weather and seasons in this
interactive and preschool friendly game. Preschool-Kindergarten
Leafsnap (Free) - An app with huge potential, budding botanists can identify plants by taking a picture of their leaves. All Ages
Best Apps for Kids: Best Art Apps
123 Color: Talking Coloring Book
($0.99) - Kids won't even realize they're learning their ABCs and 123s
(available in several languages) in this "colour by number" theme app.
Premium version includes all colouring books and 10 world maps.
Preschool-Grade 2
Doodle Buddy
(Free) - Future Picassos of all ages will enjoy creating their next
masterpiece using a variety of tools including, paint, chalk, stencils,
stamps, backgrounds and photographs. All Ages
Faces iMake-Lite
($0.99) - Let your imagination go wild by making silly faces using
common everyday objects. Premium version includes more than 200 items.
All Ages
Toontastic
($0.99; iPad) - Take storytelling to the next level by creating
cartoons from start to finish, using your own voice to narrate the
story. Kindergarten-Grade 4
Best Apps for Kids: Best Spelling Apps
Licking Letters
($0.99) - Learn to spell 150 words and play mini-games along the way to
earn coins to dress Hoppy the Frog. Preschool-Kindergarten
Montessori Crosswords
($2.99) - Based on the Montessori method which includes the
phonics-enabled Moveable Alphabet, kids can develop their spelling,
reading and writing skills by completing crossword puzzles.
Preschool-Grade 2
Sight Words by Little Speller
(Free) - On the surface this may appear to be a no frills app, but what
makes it unique is that parents can fully customize the list of words,
add their own voice and images. Preschool-Grade 1
Word Wagon
($1.99) - With over 100 words in 7 categories, kids learn spelling,
letter recognition and phonics by progressing through 4 difficulty
levels. Preschool-Kindergarten
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