by: Colleen Hughes
Screentime doesn't have to be devoid of any educational value. These popular, award-winning apps for kids help your toddler, preschooler, and school-age child learn about science, reading, and more in a fun, interactive environment.
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![curious world learning app screenshot](/sites/default/files/2019-05/curious-world_0.jpg)
Curious World
Did you know curious children not only do better in school, but go on to become lifelong learners? The Curious World early learning app is a sister company of FamilyEducation and gives your kids access to explore an ever-expanding world of curiosity-building fun. A subscription to this app gives you unlimited access to hundreds of educational games, books, videos and activities updated weekly so your little ones will never be bored.
Ages: 2-7
Price: $7.99 a month after a 7 day trial.
![PJ Masks Educational App](/sites/default/files/2017-12/PJ%20Masks%20Slide.jpg)
PJ Masks all shout hooray! It's time to be a hero and save the city from the villains, Romeo, Luna Girl, Night Ninja and the Ninjalinos. Your children will learn valuable social lessons like sharing and taking turns as they suit up as Gecko, Owlette or Cat Boy. The app is free, but additional levels cost $7.99.
![Plants by Tinybop](/sites/default/files/2017-01/plants-by-tinybop_app.jpg)
Plants by Tinybop
Ages 4 and up
$1.99 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
![Kindergarten Readiness app Kindergarten Readiness app](/sites/default/files/collection-item/Kindergarten_Readiness_app.jpg)
Kindergarten Readiness
Ages 4 & up
$1.99 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
This app was produced by FamilyEducation.
Download here
![Toca Dance](/sites/default/files/2017-01/toca-dance_app.jpg)
Toca Dance
Ages 6 and up
$2.99 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
![Star Walk](/sites/default/files/2017-01/star-walk_app.jpg)
Star Walk
Ages 12 and up
$4.99 for Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
![Shape Gurus](/sites/default/files/2017-01/shape-gurus_app.jpg)
Shape Gurus
Ages 2 and up
$1.99 for Android, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
![Motion Math: Pizza!](/sites/default/files/2017-01/motion-math-pizza_app.jpg)
Motion Math: Pizza!
Ages 8 and up
$11.99 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
![Edoki Academy's Sight Words](/sites/default/files/2017-01/edoki-academy-sight-words.jpg)
Edoki Academy's Sight Words
Ages 4 and up
$2.99 for Android, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
![Monkey Word School Adventure](/sites/default/files/2017-01/monkey-word-school-adventure_app.jpg)
Monkey Word School Adventure
Ages 3 and up
$1.99 for Android, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
![Hoopa City 2](/sites/default/files/2017-01/hoopa-city-2_app.jpg)
Hoopa City 2
Ages 6 and up
$3.99 for Android, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
![DragonBox Algebra 5+](/sites/default/files/2017-01/dragonbox-algebra-5_app.jpg)
DragonBox Algebra 5+
Ages 5 and up
$4.99 for Android, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
![Stack the States 2](/sites/default/files/2017-01/stack-the-states-2_app.jpg)
Stack the States 2
Ages 9 and up
$2.99 for Android, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch
![Melody Jams](/sites/default/files/2017-01/melody-jams_app.jpg)
Melody Jams
Ages 4 & up
$3.99 for iPhone and iPad
![educational app for kids, Ansel and Clair](/sites/default/files/collection-item/Ansel_Clairs_Adventures_in_Africa_app.jpg)
Ansel & Clair's Adventures in Africa
Ages 8 & up
$4.99 for iPad
![Peekaboo Barn](/sites/default/files/2017-01/peekaboo-barn_app.jpg)
Peekaboo Barn
Ages 2 & up
$1.99 for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android
![Sago Mini Puppy Preschool](/sites/default/files/2017-01/sago-mini-puppy-preschool_app.jpg)
Sago Mini Puppy Preschool
Ages 2 & up
$2.99 for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android
![educational app for kids, Flashcards Deluxe educational app for kids, Flashcards Deluxe](/sites/default/files/collection-item/Flashcards_Deluxe_app.jpg)
Flashcards Deluxe
Ages 12 & up
$3.99 for Android, iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch