Smart Apps For Kids

Review: Learn Spanish with Stories by Gus on the Go is an immersive next step in learning a new language.

 

 

Bottom Line: If Spanish as a second language for toddlers is on your to-do list, then this app is for you. It builds off of basic vocabulary learned prior to using this app and immerses students into the language in a clear and consistent way.

Review: Monki Home provides a smart take on learning a second language! FREE to try!

 

 

Bottom Line: An app to help preschoolers learn a second language, but also useful for use in first language! Follow basic commands and learn vocabulary related to the home. Monki Home is also useful for following directions and language expansion in speech-language pathology. It's free to try, and definitely worth a download!

Monki Shake It: Fun and engaging language learning for young children!

 

 

Bottom Line: Monki Shake It is a great app for young language learners — both those learning or playing with a second language as well as those needing a little support in learning their first language. The games are creative and the app is well designed, and giggling animals are sure to delight little learners. FREE with in-app purchase.

Review: Poppy Cat Goes to the Market helps kids with sorting, matching and a little Espanol

 

 

Bottom Line: Poppy Cat Goes to the Market is a new app from Cosmic Forces based on the popular Poppy Cat books and television series. Head to the market with Poppy Cat and her friends to buy food for their picnic. Practice matching, sorting, and learn a little bit of Spanish to boot. This app is geared towards preschool-aged children.

Good Free Apps of the Day: Five FREE apps from BrainPop offer educational videos for kids

I was working on a list of free BrainPOP apps for our sister site, Smart Apps for Android when I realized we didn't have a similar list on this site. The big boss, Ron, has been a HUGE fan of BrainPOP apps since before I joined the staff. These apps offer top-notch educational videos on a variaty of topics including an app for Spanish and one for French. There are now five different FREE apps available and to make it easier for you, I have included them all in this handy post!