Android apps… but for kids

Let’s face it, every parent has allowed their child access to their smartphone – aren’t Android apps a great babysitter? Even though we maybe shouldn’t, sometimes it’s the only way to get some peace. Also, kids can be relentless… So don’t give yourself a hard time and have a little read:

Smartphones therefore could also be a wonderful way to extend your kids learning beyond the classroom and complement teacher-led instruction. Smartphones really do boast a number of advantages as learning tools: nearly everyone has one, they’re easy to use, and they’re a gateway to a world of educational apps and content…

What’s more though, smartphones have the ability to bring learning to life with interactive features, video and audio, as well as give children access to knowledge on a device they are comfortable and familiar with. With that in mind, Alcatel has suggested some Android Apps to support your child’s learning and development:

Amazon Kindle

The Kindle app puts over 1.5 million books at your fingertips, as well as a range of popular magazines and newspapers. Read print replica textbooks that provide features to help students study smarter including the ability to highlight passages, add margin notes, and search for keywords.

Get it here: Amazon Kindle

Cram.com Flashcards

Cram.com Flashcards is a study app that allows you to create flashcards on any subject. Card mode allows you to quickly view an entire set of flashcards and repeat them as often as you like. Memorise mode hides flashcards you know so you can concentrate on the ones you still need to learn.

Get it here: Cram.com Flashcards

Duolingo: Learn Languages Free

Learn English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Irish, Danish, Swedish, Russian, Ukrainian, Esperanto, Polish and Turkish with this fast, fun and free app. It features games, lessons, and more.

Get it here: Duolingo: Learn Languages Free

LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Programmer

Kids can kick-start their coding skills with this app, which also lets them create robot programs from scratch. Just drag and drop programming blocks onto the canvas and press ‘Play’ and see how your robot responds.

Get it here: LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Programmer

Crazy Times Tables – LITE

Crazy Times Tables is one of the best multiplication table practice apps available for Android. It mixes fun and games with best-practice teaching methods.

Get it here: Crazy Times Tables – LITE

Elevate – Brain Training Games

Elevate is a brain-training program designed to improve attention, speaking skills, processing speed, memory, math skills, and more.

Get it here: Elevate – Brain Training Games

ABC Kids – Tracing & Phonics

ABC Kids is a free phonics and alphabet teaching app that makes learning fun for children, from toddlers to pre-schoolers.

Get it here: ABC Kids – Tracing & Phonics