The best apps for kids

There’s no avoiding screentime, but there are ways to make it productive, fun and family-building. This is particularly important as the holidays approach and our kids have more spare time on their hands.

It’s easy to fall into the ‘these apps are bad’ trap, so below are a list of a few apps your kids will love, and you’ll love too. These have been split up for younger and older kids.

Apps for 5-8 year olds:

DIY.org – Creative Challenges - How-to videos ignite curiosity and nurture key skills.

The little line - Sweet animated story of friendship uses kids' own drawings.

Thinkrolls Play & Code - Delightful puzzles inspire innovation and problem-solving.

Osmo Words - Interactive word-builder impresses with lots of options.

Find more great apps for 5-8-year-olds here –  https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/best-apps-for-kids-age-5-8

Apps for 9-12 year olds:

Box Island - Cute coding adventure introduces logic of computer science.

The Infinite Arcade by Tinybop - Design, play, and improve your own arcade games.

Inventioneers - Excellent physics puzzler emphasizes engineering practices.

Arloon Geometry - Shape up spatial skills with augmented reality tool.

Adventures of Poco Eco - A meditative musical journey through a lush neon wonderland.

Find more great apps for 9-12-year-olds here - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/best-apps-for-kids-ages-9-12