Check out this list of the best iPhone and iPad apps for your kids to accelerate their language development and speaking skills in a fun and enjoyable way.
The best free language and speech development apps for kids
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The best free iPhone and iPad math apps for kids
Educational apps for iPhone and iPad are plentiful. And it’s with good reason. Putting a device in the hands of your child can help teach them something new or practice what they’ve already learned. And since math can be a difficult subject for kids of any age, using a teaching tool that makes it more enjoyable for them is a great way for them to learn.
If you’re thinking about getting a math app for your child, we’ve assembled a terrific list. All apps are available for free but some come with in-app purchases for extra features - like many free apps. But this gives you a wonderful way to try out the app to see if you and your child like it before spending any money.
The best free iPhone and iPad apps for learning cursive writing
Back in 2010, the Common Core State Standards brought the end of the cursive writing style in many, many U.S. states. And while the debate on whether it should still be taught continues, some states are already bringing it back to their curriculum.
If you’re concerned that your child will not learn cursive writing skills, you do have other options besides relying on educational institutions. Of course, you can teach them yourself. And if you add in these free apps for iPhone and iPad, your child has a fun way to practice what you teach.
YouTube Kids launches on Apple TV
Google's YouTube Kids app is now available for Apple TV in the tvOS App Store more than four years since the software made its debut on the iPhone and iPad.
Apple promotes child-friendly TV shows and movies available to watch on Apple TV+
Apple yesterday released a new video commercial that promotes child-friendly original series and films "to inspire the next generation of dreamers, explorers and believers."
Facebook expands Messenger Kids to 70+ countries, adds Supervised Friending and more
The Messenger Kids app from Facebook is expanding significantly: the software is now available in more than an additional 70 countries around the world. Support for even more markets is coming soon, according to the announcement. At the same time, the software has been refreshed with several new features, including Supervised Friending.
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The best coding apps for kids on iPhone and iPad
Check out this list of the best iPhone and iPad coding apps for kids if you’re looking for a way to encourage your child’s interest in programming.
The best free Mac typing apps for adults and kids
Typing is one of the skills that everyone needs. Whether you only use it for composing emails occasionally or writing several articles per day, we all need to know how to type.
The better you are at typing, the faster you can get things done, and the more accurate your output will be. So for adults as well as children, to brush up on skills or learn the basics, here are the best free typing apps for your Mac.
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The best iPhone Christmas apps for celebrating the holiday
Whether you love Christmas or simply want to get in the spirit, there are tons of fun, useful, and unique Christmas apps for iPhone. You can count down to the date, make festive photos, have your kids talk to Santa Claus, and more.
To give you a helping hand this holiday season, we’ve assembled a collection of Christmas apps to bring some joy to your device, and hopefully you as well.
The best free iPhone chore apps for kids and families
Doing chores isn’t a fun job at any age. But for kids, it can feel like a punishment. So, if there’s a way to make it a little more fun for them to complete their chores, then why not give it a try?
With an app on iPhone, keeping track of chores and rewarding them for their work is a cool way to motivate your child.
To help you out, we’ve compiled this list of the best free iPhone chore apps for kids and families.