Great Apps for Kinesthetic Learners

By Ciaran Walsh | Updated on September 03, 2023

One of the huge benefits of apps for young children is their ability to appeal to a broad range of learning styles, including visual learners and kinesthetic learners (those that learn through physical action).

Here at the Educational App Store, we are constantly impressed by the quality of apps that open up learning opportunities for children who might otherwise struggle to learn tricky concepts.

This week we have reviewed apps that will appeal to visual and kinesthetic learners through tactile gameplay.

1. Little Digits
2. Writing Magic Numbers
3. Gizmo
4. abc PocketPhonics
5. Richard Galbraith's Cartoon Workshop 1

6. SparkNotes
7. Wonster Words for children

1. Little Digits

(iPhone, iPad)

This app for your little digits encourages one to one recognition through fun numeric characters which are displayed by detecting how many fingers are placed on the screen. Number bond mode is also available in addition and subtraction asking the child to place the correct amount of fingers down to answer the question. Great for kinesthetic learners!

Devices: iOS

Download on iOS

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2. Writing Magic Numbers

(iPhone, iPad)

Help you child practice counting, number recognition and writing numbers through the medium of a magical adventure. By counting all the frogs your child will choose the correct number from the spell book to complete the task. Continue practicing number formation in order to cast spells that return the characters back to normal. Wizard fun!

Devices: iOS

Download on iOS

3. Gizmo

(Android, iPhone, iPadWebsite)

Gizmo is an app that aids every user to remember what they have learned easily and effectively. It helps users find the perfect solution to memorise what they have learnt.

Gizmo offers opportunities to understand the simplicity in the process of learning and adapting to the skill set of every student. The various modes of use help users find the perfect revision to match their intellectual spirit.

Devices: iOS, Android, Web

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4. abc PocketPhonics

(iPhone, iPad)

abc PocketPhonics covers learning to write letters with learning the sounds that letters make. This app uses the Phonics method, as taught in UK schools, to develop reading skills. It also closely matches the order in which schools will usually teach the different sounds, as defined in the National Curriculum.

Devices: iOS

Download on iOS

5. Richard Galbraith's Cartoon Workshop 1

(iPhone, iPad)

Useful app to help children learn to draw cartoons. The app contains seventy two different cartoon drawings, each of which is broken down into steps to make it easier to copy and follow the process.

Devices: iOS

6. SparkNotes

(Android, iPhone, iPad)

Sparknotes helps users study literature, get ready for important tests, and enjoy texts for fun.

Users choose a work from the list, and Sparknotes gives them the original text and a modern English version of the text. The two texts are shown together, so users can easily compare the original and modern versions at the same time.

Devices: iOS

7. Wonster Words for children

(Android)

This educational game is specifically designed to assist both school age and preschool children become readers by introducing the alphabet and fun vocabulary. In addition, Wonster Words covers the 44 most common phonemes, including: phonics, consonant blends, word families, diphthongs, and digraphs.

Devices: Android

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