Children's Games

CoSpaces is a creation app built for the classroom which helps young learners develop virtual content. They design, implement, and code their ideas within the multi-format app to produce augmented and virtual-reality creations. The app directly addresses STEM subjects, but its website provides examples of it being used across the world in support of topics as diverse as history and social-emotional development. CoSpaces is entirely usable by students on free-to-download mobile apps or using the web app. While designed for school and classroom use, home schoolers and other parents can still use it by signing up for a single-teacher account. Teachers have access to more admin tools when they use the web. Trial code: CoSEduAppTrial Promo code: CoSEduAppPromo for 10% off on any CoSpaces Edu Pro online purchase until June 3, 2023.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Kamau.io shows a visual indicator of how adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing work. The user enters two numbers and an operator (+,-,×,÷) and then clicks the submit button. The app then uses clear animations to show how the operation produces results. You can use Kamau.io on any device with a web browser; it is free to use, does not contain advertisements, and does not require registration. 

Devices: Web

Pure Math – Maths, Brain, Memory is a math practice app designed to help learners of all ages become faster and more accurate at mental arithmetic. It has many options to ensure users get the most from a daily practice session. You can download this app for free on iOS to try it with a cut-down selection of levels. There is a single low-cost in-app purchase to unlock the app's full features.

Devices: iPhone, iPad

Code Monkey is an award-winning platform which teaches children real coding languages such as CoffeeScript and Python. The unique teaching and learning system uses block and text-based coding through an engaging game-like environment. The platform supports teachers, parents and children by providing them with essential tools like classroom lesson plans, a parental child progress tracker and fun, scaffolded programming to solve scaffolded puzzles and create their own games.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad Web

Pictoword is an exciting puzzle game with an addictive premise, where two related picture clues must be connected together to find the right word. For every right puzzle, you can win coins, so in-app purchases can be avoided. The puzzles can be shared on Facebook, so you can seek help from friends if needed. Pictoword is available for free to download on iOS and Android devices. While Pictoword is much more of an entertainment app, it does offer players a chance to test their logic and problem solving skills with each puzzle. There is also a spelling component that provides good practice for players as they must spell each word correctly in order to complete the puzzle.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Paint6 is a puzzle app where players must colour in grids with predefined shapes similar to Tetris blocks but generally made of more units. It has various difficulty levels and gameplay that encourages kids to think. Paint6 is entirely free on iOS and Android and has no in-app purchases. The app displays advertisements that players view to earn hints to complete the levels. The app's content is suitable for kids, but behavioural advertising may make it unsuitable for kids under 13.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Elevate is a brain training app, offering over 40 games designed to test language skills and build upon existing skill levels. Elevate app is available for free to download on iOS and Android devices.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

7 Little Words is a fun word search game that includes a large variety of puzzles, from short and easy to long and challenging. 7 Little Words is available for free to download on iOS and Android devices.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Kiddopia is a collection of games and activities designed to entertain and educate kids. This app is available for iOS and Android devices and is free to download. Kiddopia app helps to develop cognitive development and is suitable for children over the age of one.  Kiddopia Games is a fun app that teaches a variety of skills to young children. It covers everything from shapes, colors, alphabet, spelling, logic and patterns to creativity and self-expression. The games are designed by parents focused on making the learning process fun and intuitive. Kiddopia is free to download for iOS (iPad and iPhone) and Android devices. 

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

SplashLearn is a game-based learning program for elementary grade kids. SplashLearn is available for free to download on iOS and Android devices. SplashLearn can be played on any modern device with a browser through its web app. 

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

The Wild Kratts Creature Power app offers three games – letting kids help bees pollinate flowers; clean dirty elephants; and feed raccoons.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Spelling Words Challenge Games is an app designed to help users improve their spelling skills through a series of fun and engaging games. The app has many features that make it easy to use, including a variety of game modes and customization options.

Devices: iPhone, iPad

Mini Metro is an app of strategy/puzzle game that puts you in the role of a subway designer who connects subway stations using tracks. This mentally engaging efficiency game is proof that real-time strategy doesn't have to involve war.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Chesskid is a website designed to teach kids how to play chess in a fun and engaging way. The website offers a variety of resources, including lessons, puzzles, and games, aimed at children aged 5-12.

Devices: Web

NumBots is an app that helps students acquire skills in mathematics funnily and interactively.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Trivia 360 is an app to test and improve your knowledge with thousands of trivia questions, true/false questions, flag trivia, landmark puzzles, and more.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Hello Kitty Lunchbox is an app that helps kids to join Hello Kitty in the school cafeteria to choose what scrumptious lunch to prepare. If you make your recipe just the way Hello Kitty wants, she’ll give you supercute rewards to decorate your lunchbox and make it extra special.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Breakout EDU is a website that provides educational games and puzzles designed to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. The website offers a wide range of games and activities that can be used in classrooms, libraries, and other educational settings.

Devices: Web

Dumb Ways to Die is a mobile game app that has a unique approach to promoting train safety.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

iSpringQuizMaker is a user-friendly and flexible quiz maker for teachers to make quizzes. Teachers download a Windows-based app to produce the quizzes and publish them to web files usable in any browser on any device. They'll also link with any mainstream LMS your school uses. The quizzes are great for formative assessment, but they also offer support for kids as you can include feedback into the quiz and provide a branching structure depending on how well the player answers. A generous and fully-featured 14-day trial, combined with this review, will let you make an informed choice over whether to subscribe to this app.

Devices: Web

Attack the Light is an app that offers a unique experience with excellent games to its users. 

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Words of Wonder is a fun and addictive word game app that is perfect for people of all ages. 

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Memory Games with Animals is a mobile application designed to help users improve their memory skills. The app features several animal-themed games that challenge the player to remember specific sequences or patterns.

Devices: iPhone, iPad

The Fish School- 123 ABC for Kids app is an educational mobile application designed to help young children learn basic concepts such as numbers, letters, shapes, colours, and more.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad

Minecraft Education is a game-based learning platform that promotes creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving through blocks or text-based coding with Python. Minecraft Education is available for free to download on iOS, Android, Mac and WIndows devices.

Devices: Android, iPhone, iPad , Windows