Make screen time education with these educational apps specifically designed with preschool kids in mind. This collection of apps help with early reading skills, math concepts, social skills and critical thinking. Education apps are great way to introduce new concepts and learning strategies to children in fun and engaging ways.
Khan Academy Kids
Khan Academy takes learners on a delightful journey through key skills in math, reading, phonics, writing, social-emotional development, and more.
Age: 3 and up
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Price: Free
Read our Parent Guide to Khan Academy Kids
Metamorphabet
Metamorphabet is a playful, interactive alphabet for all ages. Poke, prod, drag, and spin each of the 26 letters of the alphabet to reveal surprising and luminous transformations.
Age: 3 and up
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android
Price: Free
Read our Parent Guide to Metamorphabet
Elmo Loves ABCs
Elmo Lives ABCs utilizes coloring, tracing, games, songs and videos to teach letter identification, sounds, art and more.
Age: 3 and up
Platforms: iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Price: $4.99 (in app purchases available)
Read our Parent Guide to Elmo Loves ABCs
Alphatots
26 fun preschool puzzles and mini-games that help kids learn the alphabet!
Age: 3 and up
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Nook
Price: $2.99
Read the Parent Guide: Alphatots App
PBS Kids Games
PBS KIDS Games makes learning fun and safe with 200+ educational games based off your child’s favorite shows. Games with Daniel Tiger, Donkey Hodie, Wild Kratts & more!
Age: 3 and up
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Price: Free
HOMER Fun Learning for Kids
Personalized to your child’s age, learning level, and unique interests, HOMER includes activities across subjects like reading, math, social-emotional learning, creativity, thinking skills, and more.
Age: 3 and up
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Price: Free (30-day trial) Membership Required – $9.99
Starfall ABCs
Starfall ABCs teaches letters in a variety of ways including; visually, audibly, and within words and sentences.
Age: 3 and up
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Price: Free
Bugs and Numbers
Bugs and Numbers is a creative and fun way to teach basic math skills.
Age: 4 and up
Platforms: iPhone, iPad
Price: $2.99
Busy Shapes
An exploratory app for toddlers that helps improve children move objects through simple puzzles.
Age: 2 and up
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android
Price: $2.99
Another Monster at the End of This Book…Starring Grover & Elmo!
An animated storybook app that helps teach children learning and logic.
Age: 3 and up
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire
Price: $3.99
Toca Nature
Toca Nature allows children to plant and explore natural elements through creative expression.
Age: 4 and up
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Nook
Price: $3.99
Daniel Tiger’s Day and Night
Help Daniel get ready for school in the morning and for bed at night through imaginative play and songs.
Age: 3 and up
Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Price: $2.99
