Losing weight or getting in shape is the most common New Year’s Resolution.
But
for parents of school-age kids, being more engaged in your child’s
learning is among the most common resolutions. And even if that’s not
one of your actual New Year’s Resolutions, finding
ways to improve the academic success of your kids when they’re not in
the classroom is all the rage – and surprisingly easy and affordable.
Here are five apps to give a boost to 2017 that offer great learn, play and explore opportunities for your kiddies:
Tynker
is a creative computing platform where millions of kids have learned to
program and built games, apps and more. Tynker offers self-paced online
courses for children to learn coding at home,
as well as an engaging programming curriculum for schools. The Tynker
games and challenges are fun and rewarding for all ages and all skill
levels and great way to introduce kids to coding and problem solving
concepts.
All ages. Plans, games and courses start at $6/mo with free options. Sign up is free.
Epic!
provides an unlimited selection of eBooks that can be instantly
discovered, read and shared with friends. Personalized for each
individual reader, Epic! is the only place to access thousands
of high-quality, curated children's books without the need to purchase
or download them one by one. Beautifully designed for mobile and
featuring fun, game-like elements, Epic! provides kids with a personal
library they can take anywhere. In a world of unlimited
screen time, Epic! is a smart alternative to games and videos.
All ages. Unlimited reading - $4.99 a month.
A
great way for younger ones to learn to count. The fun program includes
vibrant colors and stunning visuals on the display and is more than
enough to keep kids engaged. Players can feed the caterpillars
by counting and capturing bugs in correct number sequences to earn
rewards such as butterflies. Contains more than 45 levels.
Ages 4 to 5. $1.99.
A
multi-award winning app that takes a ground-breaking look into the
human body with highly accurate, visual and accessible information.
Designed for everyone, the app has enough detail to satisfy
the demanding student and has features for the casual browser. Includes
more than 270 specially-designed full color and zoomable high
resolution images and 12 systems of the body.
Ages 12+. $6.99.
All
of the decision-making, problem-solving and role-playing fun of the
original game you may have enjoyed – but well updated. Features eight
skill-based mini-games including two challenges using
the Accelerometer: hunt, fish, telegraph, etc. Random events (disease,
bandits, hitchhikers, etc.) increase the challenge. Select your party
members, purchase supplies and choose your departure date.
Ages 10+. $4.99.
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