Smart Apps For Kids

Over 100 of the Best STEM Experiments and Activities For Kids, Including LEGO, That You Don't Want to Miss!

Summer can get long, and at times, a bit mind-numbing for both parent and child. It does not have to and it should not, ideally. Why not look at truly engaging activities that kids can learn from to? They exist, believe it or not, and this post has well over 100 of them. They even include LEGO activities! 

These ideas and activities are seemingly endless. One list has STEM experiments for every month of the year and includes holidays. Another includes essential starter STEM ideas for younger kids. Yet another section is devoted to LEGO ideas, and another to STEM on a budget. The list goes on and on. 

Of all the STEM posts I have seen, this one is by far the most comprehensive. There are instructions, as well as pictures for each activity, too. Everything is clearly spelled out and perfect for children.

Best Minecraft apps for your obsessed kid!

Dear daughter: I know you find this hard to believe, but there are apps out there that you would enjoy that are NOT related to Minecraft. What? What's that you say? You have no interest in anything that's unrelated to Minecraft? Such as dinner or the dog or YOUR MOTHER? Sigh. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. 

If your kid, like mine, is completely obsessed with all things Minecraft, here's a list of apps he or she might find interesting. And if you have yet to introduce your kid to this addictive and educational game, start with the Pocket Edition and then jump head-first into the Minecraft well. Be warned: it's deep. VERY deep. And a bit on the expensive side -- most of these apps have an up-front price, as well as in-app purchases for extras. But what price peace and quiet?

Good Free App of the Day: Inventioneers allows kids to play and have fun with physics

I am a major fan of anything that makes learning about science fun. When I stumbled upon Inventioneers, my curiosity was piqued. It has a whole level of high quality free content - so fantastic!

This app makes physics fun. Unlike many of the Cut the Rope type apps out there, this one allows the little physicists to build their own cause and effect machines. Solve the pre-made puzzles and create your own in this scientifically creative FREE app!

New Top Pick! Equate Formula Solver is FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME! And it isn't just for the nerds among us. And you KNOW who you are.

 

 

Bottom Line: Equate Formula Solver is a handy app from the developers at Nurdture to help us navigate the many math and science formulas intended to help us. But it’s not scary . . .  really. It’s exciting and massive and easy to use. For older kids all the way up to adults, this app is one that you should have in your arsenal. FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME!

Best Elementary School Apps: Meet Science: Magnetism and Electricity teaches kids science basics with super cool experiments

 

 

Bottom Line: Meet Science: Magnetism and Electricity encourages kids to explore the scientific concepts of magnetism and electricity  . . . and how they can work together. The videos and lessons are geared toward school-aged children, but they are equally as educational and entertaining for adults. It is learning that you can experience along with your child.