Best Free Apps for Kids - iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android

Best Montessori Apps

Montessori is a term that most people have heard, but are unsure of exactly what it means. However, parents choosing to school their children under the principles of the Montessori method are advocates of the child-centered learning methods. Developed by an Italian educator, Montessori aims to develop a child’s natural interests rather than utilize formal teaching methods. For parents that are already fans, or those that want to check it out, this week we review some of the best Montessori apps.

Best Flashcard Apps

Learning and flashcards go together like peanut butter and jelly. Cheese and crackers. Bert and Ernie. These basic aids for memorization can help older children practice for tricky exams, or help lay the foundation for toddlers to master the ABC’s.

However, since the advent of the iPhone kids and parents don’t have to settle for just the paper versions anymore. Virtual flashcards provided via apps provide an opportunity for integrating technology into flashcard use and, not to mention, bring a whole new level of portability to memorization learning techniques.

Best Free iPhone Apps For Toddlers

They’re walking and talking, learning and growing…And in need of constant entertainment and stimulation. Toddlers present a challenge to parents as they outgrow the baby stage and become dawdling sponges; ready for new sights, sounds and fun. After your toy box has been emptied and the tricycle  has been ridden, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad apps offer a fun form of entertainment that can be educational or just plain fun. Either way, even the best iOS apps are better when they’re free, so let’s take a peek at some of the best free toddler apps.

Best Dr. Seuss Apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

by Natalie

Although my 4 month old son can’t quite understand books yet, I know that reading to him is great for his development. Or at least that’s what I tell myself every night when we settle down to rhyme our way through a Dr. Seuss book each night before bed. That’s right; I confess. I’m a grown adult and I still love Dr. Seuss. His playful rhymes carry messages of wisdom far beyond the years of childhood and offer a unique point of view for little hearts, and the young at heart. And that’s just part of why it’s so cool to have Dr. Seuss available on your iPhone, iPad or iTouch! Let’s take a look at some of the best Dr. Seuss apps!

Best Android Apps For Toddlers

by Darren

With all the excitement of the Android Market's applications and the buzz generated from them by adults, teenagers, and pre-teens, we often forget that there is another generation of Android users. Toddlers make up a growing list of Android users and parents always like to keep abreast of the best Android Apps for toddlers. From educational applications to music applications, the Android Market has an app that your toddler will love being involved with. Below is our list of the best Android Apps for your toddler and we are confident that your child will love engaging in the fun and excitement. 

Best Free Book Apps For Kids

by Darren

Readers of traditional print books have become enamored with the convenience of books apps for their children. These applications make reading fun for kids while being full of educational value for years of learning for kids and parents alike. Our list of best free book apps for kids comes with new titles and classic titles that most of us as parents have known even when we were children. You will love revisiting these classic tales and getting involved in the magic of the new ones.

Best iPhone Games For Teenage Boys

Our list of the best iPhone apps for boys brings you some of the App Store's most downloaded titles. These game applications are full of action and andrenaline rushing addiction as boys play the games for hours at a time. While we intend for this list of applications to be for boys of all ages, we anticipate the big boys will also take a peek at our list and join in on the fun and excitement. Review and try the games in our collection. You will see why they made our list of the best iPhone apps for boys.

Best Free Educational Apps

by Darren

There is no doubt that the technology of the iPhone is fun and engaging no matter what age group you fall in. As adults, we enjoy the capabilities the iPhone presents us when we are at work and play. We can create, edit and send documents. We can email, chat, or surf the web while we are engaged in a conversation. But what we like most as adults is the opportunity that we can sit down on a free afternoon after work and play Angry Birds for hours. Forgetting about us for a moment, the iPhone brings a level of excitement for our children as well. This is especially true when we engage them in educational games and applications to enhance their learning while having fun simultaneously. Here are our reviews for free educational apps for kids on the iPhone.

Best iPad Games For Kids

When the iPad tablet emerged, we all had a sense that this little marvel would change the way we do a lot of things. The way we access the web, the way we read, and the way our children learn are a few of the positive events that have occurred since the iPad's arrival. Demand continues to rise as kids are as equally enthused as parents about the device. iPad games for kids are constantly being searched for as these games enable our children to learn at a higher and more fun-filled level. Learning doesn't have to be boring. Here is our list of iPad games for kids that can make your child's learning environment more exciting.

Best Math Apps For Android

For some adults, math isn't a favorite subject. It is not a favorite among us as adults and it surely wasn't the first class we wanted to talk about to our parents over dinner. However, with the implementation of some of the best math apps for Android, math is a subject that kids of all ages are becoming more comfortable with. These Android math apps allow kids to transform their dislike for math and have fun while learning a subject that plays an important role throughout their lives. Below is a list of the top 5 best math apps for Android.

Best Free Preschool Apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

Pre-school is all about ABC’s, 123’s and preparing kids for the rigors of Kindergarten. Whether your little tyke is a regular at the local preschool, or they’ve yet to attend their first day of school, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch preschool apps are sure to help refine your youngster’s foundation of knowledge. With great graphics, cute characters and creative learning methods, the best free preschool apps are cheap ways to help give toddlers a head start on school.

The Best Android Apps For Pre-School Age

The Android Market is chocked full of some of the most creative and amazing apps one can find. With more than 100,000 applications, it should come as no surprise that the Market also has some of the best Android apps for pre-school age children. While pre-teens, teens, young adults and mature adults enjoy the endless fun and functionality of their Android devices, parents are seeking ways to use the educational advantages of the Android platform for their children. As the Market continues to expand, so do the applications that are available for children that are between the ages of 2 and 5. Here are five applications that parents can use to assist them in getting their child in front of the learning curve.

Best New Kids Apps

As more and more great apps are submitted by developers to ikidapps.com, we’re happy to review the submissions and select a few of our favorites to highlight for our readers. This time, there’s apps to help youngsters learn to associate sounds with objects, apps to encourage musical play and apps that inspire imagination. Check them out and let us know what you think!

Best iPad Apps for Kids with Special Needs

The Apple App Store is full of iPad apps that can entertain and educate our special kids with Autism, learning disorders, help them improve improve social skills. Here's our best iPad apps for kids with special needs.

Best Free Android Apps for Kids

There are a ton of Android apps for kids and with there being so many, finding the right application for your kids can be overwhelming. One of the main reasons is that it gets a little crowded when trying to find the best free Android kids apps. We have decided to make your search a bit easier by providing you a list of 5 applications that you and your kids will enjoy. From educational applications, religious to gaming fun, these best free Android kids apps are worth your look.