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kindergarten! You bought the pint-size backpack and matching lunch box, picked out some trendy new clothes, and scheduled her for a snazzy haircut. As a parent, what else can you do to help her prepare for school? Here are highly rated, teacherrecommended, free or low-cost educational apps that help kids get a jump on learning to read, developing math skills, understanding science concepts and navigating social relationships. Best of all, since these apps are so much fun, your child won’t even realize she’s preparing for school! Available on iTunes and/or Google Play.
ABCya Games This teacher-created app features activities and arcade-style games to teach letters, numbers, shapes, patterns, art and more. Multi-grade level format (pre-K through 5th) means older kids enjoy it, too. Six free games offered weekly; monthly subscription unlocks 250+ more adventures. Don’t miss the related educational website www.abcya.com.
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Through a variety of interactive games, cute and colorful characters teach math concepts such as counting, addition, subtraction, sorting and geometry. As kids complete levels, they earn rewards to build and decorate their own city. Developed by educators, this app is aligned with Common Core Standards and includes a report card section where parents or teachers can monitor progress.
Otsimo Special Education ABA Therapy Game Created under the guidance of parents, psychologists and special education teachers, this app offers over 50 educational games for kids diagnosed with learning disability, attention