It seems that the ‘kids using iPads’ debate is yet to be settled. Whether you choose to use them or not is up to you. If you do choose to use an iPad, you need to do it right. One of the most important choices you’ll make with an iPad is the apps that install for your kids.
The problem is that there are simply too many apps to choose from. So, to help you with your choice, we’ve come up with our top 5 favourite apps that your children should have on their iPad.
- YouTube Kids
YouTube is full of great content for kids! It has everything from toy videos to learning clips, and everything in between. One of the best things YouTube has for your little ones is free kids cartoons!
These cartoons are educational and fun and don’t have the same subscription fee as other platforms like Netflix.
Teaching your kids, keeping them entertained, and doing it for free? Sounds like a win, win, win.
- ABCmouse.com
ABCmouse.com is all about keeping your kids engaged while they learn. Aimed at kids between 2-8, it’s filled with videos, quizzes, activities, and much more! The content is designed to be fun and entertaining, and you can even create a virtual outline for your child’s learning progression.
This app is available as a website too, should you need the versatility of the platform!
- Khan Academy
This is a not-for-profit designed to help kids of all ages learn as much as possible. It’s jam-packed full of videos that cover everything from art history to geography to maths, all designed for kids to learn at their own place.
It’s been designed with kids over 4 in mind to help them learn. The best part? All the content is free!
- Hungry Caterpillar Play School
This app brings the globally loved Very Hungry Caterpillar to life to help your kids learn. With the help of Hungry Caterpillar, kids will learn about colours, shapes, numbers and other important basics through fun puzzles, games, and challenges.
The design of the app is really impressive, so we’re sure your kids will love it!
- Hopster
Hopster combines shows, games, and educational content for your kids all in one place! Through the various pieces of content, kids can learn about empathy, decision making, maths, phonics and much more!
This app is award-winning and allows you to build a learning plan that is catered to your child’s needs. This app is suitable for kids 4 and over!
Final Thoughts
Whether some, all, or none of these apps, they are a great place to start when it comes to entertaining your children!
