Okay! Face it. You do get cranky when you see your kid bending down looking at that screen and tapping continuously and, yes it brings immense satisfaction to you when all the bending is over something that they can learn from!
Kids, older or younger are not going to leave that device but yes, they can utilize that device for learning in a fun and interactive way using different apps.
Below is a list of best educational apps for kids available across different platforms like Windows, Android or iOS that you must know to help your kid learn in an interactive and fun way.
Take a look!
For Android
Math
Mathematics
Calculate any formula you want and show them in a 2d or 3d plot. The natural display shows fractions, roots and exponents, as you would expect it from mathematics. More than 15,000 users use this educational app and has reviewed it a 5-star!
Graphic Calculator MathLab Pro
Graphing Calculator by Mathlab is a scientific graphing calculator integrated with algebra and is an indispensable mathematical tool for students in elementary school to those in college or graduate school, or just anyone who needs more than what a basic calculator offers.
King of Math
#1 math app on Google play. It covers it all
Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Powers & Roots, Average & Median, Equation, Fractions, Smallest & Largest and if anything left that too!
Mathematics and Number Kid
More than 10,00,000 downloads! Help you kid to learn to count, arithmetic mental math and numbers.
Math Tricks
Speed up your calculating powers by learning smart tricks. These tricks will help you solve parts of mathematical problems must faster than before.
Science
NCERT Learn Science
This educational app is apt for the students of India as it contains science syllabus of CBSE board for the students of classes 9 & 10. Topic wise notes are given and imported concepts given separately.
Amazing Science Facts
If you are one of those who get fascinated by science this is just the right app for you. Learn new science facts on a daily basis. You can even share the facts via twitter or your email.
Periodic Table
This app is for the older kids with which they can learn periodic table of elements on the go! Over 30 facts about each element for reference. Audio clips to help with pronunciation. Test yourself with quiz mode.
Phys.org Science News Lite
Be up to date with whatever is happening in the field of science. This app gives you daily information and new stories related to science. This includes stories in the fields of physics, medicine, nanotechnology, electronics, space and earth sciences, biology, chemistry, computer sciences, engineering, mathematics, etc.
The Naked Scientists App
Latest podcasts are delivered to your device. User can also download the audios and videos and listen later. If you want you can share things with your friends over social media.
English
Reading Trainer
It improves the reading speed and retention rate with 12 challenging and fun exercises.
Hello English App
The app is specifically designed for all the Indian language speakers who wish to learn English. Used by over 30,00,000 learners in India, this app focuses on helping you master English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, while building your vocabulary. Hello English is India’s number 1 ranked free Educational App on the Play Store.
English Grammar Book
Master English grammar using this educational app. The app covers detailed explanation for every topic with individual exercises.
Learn English App
Learn English grammar and excel in spoken English. There are activities on this app to challenge your own English skills, get to know where you lack and work on it with this very app.
English Tenses
All the information relating to the tenses are available on this app. Sections for practice are also there so that you can track your progress.
General Knowledge & Language Learning
Duolingo: learn languages free
This award-winning app is changing the way people learn languages. Go multilingual with this app on your device. Learn Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Irish, Danish, Swedish, and English. It is a totally fun and effective app to start speaking different languages.
GK 2015-16 Current Affairs
The app is always up to date with current affairs and GK for the year 2015-16. The app covers the globe and is beneficial to keep your self-updated.
World Map Atlas 2015
World Map Atlas is a great source of information to know about countries in the world. Where, you can read in your local language. World Atlas is made with almost 250+ country information like capital, the country flag and a pointer to wiki to know more about the country.
Dictionary Offline
An offline dictionary that helps you complete the worlds major languages and mutual translations.
Logical Reasoning Test
This is one of the best education app that has huge collection of logical reasoning puzzles, tests and other activities under numerous categories.
Other Educational Games
King of Math Junior
It is a mathematical game in a medieval environment where user can climb ladders by answering math questions and solving puzzles.
Educational games for kids
A set of 12 games to keep kids engaged in playing and learning happens on its own! Learn to recognize animals, solve puzzles, Improve the observation of the brain, cognitive ability, concentration, memory, creativity and imagination and a lot more!
Preschool learning games for kids
This app covers it all Letters, Counting, Puzzles, Sizes, Shadows, Matching, Colors, Shapes, Differences, Patterns and more! Get started to learn and play games both together.
LetterSchool Free
This multiple award-winning app is a must recommendation. Learn to write letters and numbers as they play four exciting games per letter or number:
This game includes 6 sections. Every section is aimed to let children enjoy the game and attain a successful learning experience at every step.
General Knowledge Quiz
You get to answer more than 3000 questions and a summary of your performance at the end of every test. The application has a huge collection of quiz games under different categories.
iOS Apps on the next page…
