This week we are featuring fun, free and educational apps for all ages!
Code Karts
Code Karts is a racing game where kids use code sequences to move their car around the track. Designed for a preschool audience, Code Karts offers up an easy-to-use interface and simple game mechanics to teach children about coding concepts like if-then statements and sequencing logic. Learning these skills early is a great way to prepare kids for more serious computer work in the future!
5 and under
Free (or $1.99)
iOS and Android
Tiggly Chef Addition: Preschool Math Cooking Game
Tiggly Chef Addition is a fun app that teaches preschoolers early addition skills as they help to make fun recipes! Little ones will do addition up to ten with the use of colorful visual aids. The bright art style and sound keeps kids engaged as they develop essential math skills.
5 and under
Free
iOS and Android
Stop, Breathe & Think Kids: Focus, Calm & Sleep
This app's name is a bit of a mouthful, but the program itself is a breeze. Kids give emotional check-ins to identify how they're feeling. Once they've identified their emotions, the game directs them to games that will leave them calm and relaxed and ready for bed. There are a wide variety of games, as well as simple meditations for kids ages 5-10 (and there's a grown-up version of the app as well for when the parents need a breather!)
5-10 years
Free (or Subscription)
iOS and Android
U.S. Constitution: Analysis and Interpretation
The U.S. Senate began a project to improve citizens' education about government and the Constitution. Part of that project was the development of this app, which contains not only the whole of the Constitution and the Amendments, but also copious notes and analysis on what each clause means and how it's been used in the Supreme Court. And, the quick search features are perfect for helping young scholars engage with U.S. government and history
Rated 4+
Free
iOS and Android
OYEZ
OYEZ is one of the best-known and most respected websites for American civic engagement. The website provides easily accessible resources to study the Supreme Court, as well as text and audio recordings of every Supreme Court case. The app is a handy resource that allows users to quickly search through the Oyez database, with specific options to help search for cases by subject (or by 'most likely to be tested on' for students). Whether it's for high school civics class or a constitutional law degree, OYEZ is a must-have.
Rated 4+
Free
iOS and Android