{"id":66409,"date":"2024-05-21T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.qustodio.com\/blog\/15-best-apps-for-kids-this-summer\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T07:55:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T07:55:02","slug":"les-15-meilleures-applications-pour-eviter-le-summer-slide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.qustodio.com\/fr\/blog\/les-15-meilleures-applications-pour-eviter-le-summer-slide\/","title":{"rendered":"Quelles applications choisir pour \u00e9viter le summer slide chez vos enfants ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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L\u2019\u00e9t\u00e9 permet \u00e0 vos enfants de se changer les id\u00e9es et de recharger leurs batteries apr\u00e8s une ann\u00e9e scolaire bien remplie. Probl\u00e8me, vous avez d\u00e9j\u00e0 eu l\u2019impression qu\u2019ils passent des jours entiers sans vraiment faire fonctionner leur mati\u00e8re grise ? Et, lorsque c\u2019est la rentr\u00e9e, ils semblent avoir oubli\u00e9 une bonne partie de ce qu\u2019ils ont appris l\u2019an pass\u00e9 \u2013 <\/span>ph\u00e9nom\u00e8ne appel\u00e9 \u00ab <\/b>summer slide<\/i><\/b><\/a> \u00bb \u2013<\/b> et faire des progr\u00e8s limit\u00e9s ? Eh bien, ce n\u2019est pas votre imagination qui vous joue des tours : selon une nouvelle \u00e9tude,<\/span> \u00a0les \u00e9l\u00e8ves perdent jusqu\u2019\u00e0 40 % de leurs connaissances<\/span><\/a> au cours des grandes vacances.<\/span><\/p>\n

Voici donc comment pr\u00e9venir ce \u00ab glissement estival \u00bb et motiver vos enfants \u00e0 poursuivre leur apprentissage au fil de l\u2019\u00e9t\u00e9.<\/b><\/p>\n

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Quelques id\u00e9es d\u2019applications pour occuper vos enfants et pr\u00e9venir le <\/b>summer slide<\/i><\/b><\/h2>\n

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Il existe de nombreux <\/span>moyens amusants d\u2019encourager vos enfants \u00e0 d\u00e9couvrir de nouveaux centres d\u2019int\u00e9r\u00eat<\/b>, \u00e0 sortir de la maison, \u00e0 acqu\u00e9rir certaines comp\u00e9tences et \u00e0 continuer \u00e0 apprendre m\u00eame sans aller \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9cole tous les jours. L\u2019un des plus populaires consiste \u00e0 utiliser des applications et des jeux con\u00e7us pour \u00e9veiller leur curiosit\u00e9 vis-\u00e0-vis de domaines encore inexplor\u00e9s et les emp\u00eacher de perdre au cours de l\u2019\u00e9t\u00e9 toutes les connaissances durement acquises en classe !<\/span><\/p>\n

Voici 15 id\u00e9es pour <\/span>un \u00e9quilibre parfait entre divertissement et apprentissage pendant la p\u00e9riode estivale.<\/b> Le recours \u00e0 des applications et des jeux \u00e9ducatifs combin\u00e9 avec une participation active \u00e0 des activit\u00e9s dans le monde r\u00e9el peut aider vos enfants \u00e0 \u00e9viter le <\/span>summer slide<\/span><\/i> (litt\u00e9ralement \u00ab glissement estival \u00bb) et \u00e0 se pr\u00e9parer en vue de cette nouvelle ann\u00e9e, voire \u00e0 prendre de l\u2019avance !<\/span><\/p>\n

Je les ai r\u00e9parties en trois grandes cat\u00e9gories, afin de vous aider \u00e0 accompagner votre enfant dans chacun des domaines les plus importants.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5 applications pour faire sortir vos enfants<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Nous autres parents souhaitons notamment \u00e9viter que nos enfants passent la majeure partie de l\u2019\u00e9t\u00e9 enferm\u00e9s \u00e0 la maison, alors qu\u2019ils pourraient <\/span>profiter du soleil, de l\u2019air frais et de la nature.<\/b> Ces applications sont con\u00e7ues pour les inciter \u00e0 sortir et \u00e0 apprendre de nouvelles choses :<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Audubon Bird Guide (\u00e0 partir de 7 ans) :<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Observer les oiseaux est une activit\u00e9 ext\u00e9rieure adapt\u00e9e aux enfants de tous les \u00e2ges, mais elle convient particuli\u00e8rement aux jeunes d\u00e9j\u00e0 capables de partir en exploration tout seuls. L\u2019application Audubon Bird Guide r\u00e9pertorie en d\u00e9tail <\/span>plus de 800 esp\u00e8ces de volatiles<\/b>, que vos enfants auront peut-\u00eatre la chance de voir lors de leurs exp\u00e9ditions. Ils peuvent l\u2019utiliser pour comparer le nombre d\u2019esp\u00e8ces qu\u2019ils ont observ\u00e9es avec celui des autres ou s\u2019associer pour compl\u00e9ter une liste collective.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Carte du Ciel (\u00e0 partir de 3 ans) :<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

L\u2019application Carte du Ciel ne manquera pas de <\/span>stimuler l\u2019imagination de vos enfants<\/b> et de susciter l\u2019int\u00e9r\u00eat des astronomes en herbe. Il leur suffit de pointer leur appareil vers la vo\u00fbte c\u00e9leste pour en savoir plus sur les plan\u00e8tes, \u00e9toiles, constellations et autres galaxies situ\u00e9es au-dessus de leur t\u00eate. Cette application permet m\u00eame de voir le ciel depuis n\u2019importe quel endroit du globe, ce qui devrait beaucoup plaire \u2013 surtout aux jeunes avec des connaissances de base sur l\u2019espace.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

PlantSnap (\u00e0 partir de 5 ans) :<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Toute liste d\u2019applications \u00e0 utiliser en ext\u00e9rieur se doit d\u2019en inclure une qui permet de reconna\u00eetre les plantes. PlantSnap permet de prendre en photo n\u2019importe quelle esp\u00e8ce v\u00e9g\u00e9tale pour l\u2019identifier imm\u00e9diatement et d\u00e9couvrir comment s\u2019en occuper. Vos enfants pourront ainsi s\u2019amuser \u00e0 <\/span>apprendre les noms<\/b> des fleurs de votre jardin ou de champignons trouv\u00e9s dans la for\u00eat.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

G\u00e9ocaching (activit\u00e9 familiale)<\/b><\/a> :<\/span><\/p>\n

Le g\u00e9ocaching est un moyen formidable et amusant de sortir en famille. Activez votre GPS et arpentez votre ville \u00e0 la <\/span>recherche de cachettes comme lors d\u2019une chasse au tr\u00e9sor.<\/b> Essayez de laisser vos enfants prendre l\u2019initiative lorsque vous arrivez aux endroits o\u00f9 les objets sont dissimul\u00e9s.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

AllTrails (activit\u00e9 familiale)<\/b><\/a> :<\/span><\/p>\n

AllTrails est d\u00e9di\u00e9e \u00e0 un classique des activit\u00e9s ext\u00e9rieures \u2013 la randonn\u00e9e ! Cette plateforme, disponible sous forme d\u2019application et de site Web, permet de trouver des sentiers pour toutes sortes d\u2019escapades, qu\u2019il s\u2019agisse de faire une petite promenade ou de partir en exploration \u00e0 v\u00e9lo. Elle permet aux enfants suffisamment \u00e2g\u00e9s de <\/span>d\u00e9couvrir les environs de leur maison<\/b> et aux familles de faire une excursion d\u2019une journ\u00e9e.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span>5 applications pour r\u00e9soudre des probl\u00e8mes et d\u00e9velopper son raisonnement<\/b><\/h2>\n

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La p\u00e9riode estivale est \u00e9galement le moment id\u00e9al pour encourager un apprentissage pratique et le d\u00e9veloppement de certaines comp\u00e9tences de r\u00e9solution de probl\u00e8mes peut-\u00eatre impossibles \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9cole. Voici quelques id\u00e9es pour aider vos enfants \u00e0 acqu\u00e9rir des connaissances et des exp\u00e9riences pr\u00e9cieuses \u00e0 exploiter en classe et en dehors.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Cut the Rope (\u00e0 partir de 4 ans) :<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Cut the Rope est un jeu intemporel auquel mes petits avaient l\u2019habitude de jouer \u00e0 la sortie des premiers smartphones. Il est <\/span>parfait pour d\u00e9velopper des capacit\u00e9s de r\u00e9solution de probl\u00e8mes et la pers\u00e9v\u00e9rance<\/b>, tout en s\u2019amusant.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Mystery Math Town (\u00e0 partir de 4 ans) :<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Super jeu de math\u00e9matiques<\/span><\/a> permettant de renforcer quelques aptitudes importantes, Mystery Math Town consiste \u00e0 r\u00e9soudre des probl\u00e8mes personnalisables pour avancer d\u2019un niveau \u00e0 l\u2019autre et remporter la victoire. Ce jeu est particuli\u00e8rement <\/span>utile chez les enfants qui ont besoin de m\u00e9moriser les tables de multiplication ou de renforcer leurs comp\u00e9tences de base.<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Jetez-vous \u00e0 l\u2019eau ! (\u00e0 partir de 4 ans) :<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Comme Cut the Rope, Jetez-vous \u00e0 l\u2019eau ! est un classique auquel mes enfants jouaient tout le temps. C\u2019est un autre jeu d\u2019\u00e9nigmes int\u00e9ressant, qui consiste \u00e0 trouver une solution \u00e0 chaque niveau, ce qui est <\/span>formidable pour d\u00e9velopper des capacit\u00e9s de raisonnement et la pers\u00e9v\u00e9rance.<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Winky Think Logic Puzzles (\u00e0 partir de 4 ans) :<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Winky Think comprend toutes sortes d\u2019\u00e9nigmes pour tester le cerveau de diff\u00e9rentes mani\u00e8res. Vos enfants \u00e9prouveront une grande satisfaction \u00e0 <\/span>terminer des \u00e9preuves de plus en plus difficiles au fil des jours.<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Minecraft (\u00e0 partir de 8 ans) :<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Vous avez d\u00e9j\u00e0 certainement entendu parler de Minecraft, qui compte parmi les jeux vid\u00e9o les plus embl\u00e9matiques de la derni\u00e8re d\u00e9cennie. C\u2019est l\u2019un des rares titres \u00e0 avoir r\u00e9ussi \u00e0 exploiter pleinement l\u2019univers num\u00e9rique sans inclure ni violence excessive ni contenu inappropri\u00e9. Il est <\/span>excellent pour favoriser la r\u00e9silience, la cr\u00e9ativit\u00e9 et la rapidit\u00e9 de r\u00e9flexion<\/b> \u2013 mais vous devrez peut-\u00eatre fixer certaines limites pour \u00e9viter que vos enfants y jouent trop !<\/span><\/p>\n

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5 applications et jeux pour d\u00e9velopper les comp\u00e9tences scolaires<\/b><\/h2>\n

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\u00c9videmment, c\u2019est aussi toujours une bonne id\u00e9e de passer du temps \u00e0 renforcer des comp\u00e9tences scolaires existantes ou \u00e0 prendre de l\u2019avance sur le programme de l\u2019ann\u00e9e \u00e0 venir. Ces<\/span> applications et jeux \u00e9ducatifs<\/span><\/a> sont parfaits pour aider vos enfants \u00e0 retenir les connaissances qu\u2019ils ont acquises \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9cole au cours de l\u2019\u00e9t\u00e9.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

WordWhile (\u00e0 partir de 9 ans) :<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

WordWhile s\u2019adresse aux enfants qui commencent \u00e0 <\/span>lire de la litt\u00e9rature<\/b> en classe ou qui souhaitent tout simplement explorer un \u00e9ventail de textes. Ils peuvent choisir un livre puis en retrouver les mots effac\u00e9s.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

DragonBox Algebra (\u00e0 partir de 5 ans) :<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

L\u2019application DragonBox Algebra est con\u00e7ue pour <\/span>initier les plus jeunes \u00e0 l\u2019alg\u00e8bre<\/b> sans attendre, en leur en pr\u00e9sentant les bases dans un environnement ludique et stimulant. Cette familiarisation anticip\u00e9e leur permettra de se sentir plus d\u00e9tendus lorsqu\u2019ils aborderont le sujet \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9cole.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Barefoot World Atlas (\u00e0 partir de 5 ans) :<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

L\u2019application Barefoot World Atlas propose de <\/span>d\u00e9couvrir les peuples, les cultures et les villes c\u00e9l\u00e8bres<\/b> du monde entier. Vos enfants pourront ainsi s\u2019amuser \u00e0 explorer de nouvelles r\u00e9gions et apprendre des anecdotes \u00e0 propos d\u2019endroits plus ou moins proches sans quitter la maison !<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Toontastic 3D (\u00e0 partir de 3 ans) :<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

L\u2019application Toontasic 3D de Google est con\u00e7ue pour permettre aux enfants pleins d\u2019imagination de <\/span>cr\u00e9er des animations 3D sympathiques.<\/b> Elle est id\u00e9ale pour les artistes et les cin\u00e9astes en herbe.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

SplashLearn (\u00e0 partir de 5 ans) :<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

SplashLearn est un site Web fantastique largement utilis\u00e9 \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9cole primaire pour <\/span>apprendre aux enfants \u00e0 lire et \u00e0 compter de mani\u00e8re ludique.<\/b> Chaque jeu est con\u00e7u pour d\u00e9velopper des comp\u00e9tences sp\u00e9cifiques et peut \u00eatre personnalis\u00e9 de mani\u00e8re \u00e0 pallier leurs points faibles ou \u00e0 leur permettre de jouer \u00e0 leur niveau.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jouez ensemble<\/b><\/h2>\n

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N\u2019oubliez pas que <\/span>m\u00eame l\u2019utilisation la plus b\u00e9n\u00e9fique des appareils \u00e9lectroniques ne peut pas remplacer les moments pass\u00e9s dehors<\/b> \u00e0 explorer le monde qui nous entoure. D\u2019ailleurs, la recherche montre que les jeunes enfants<\/span> apprennent mieux lorsqu\u2019ils regardent du contenu ou jouent \u00e0 des jeux avec leurs parents.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Les applications et les jeux que j\u2019ai recommand\u00e9s dans cet article sont parfaits pour <\/span>compl\u00e9ter un ensemble d\u2019activit\u00e9s quotidiennes saines<\/b> et encourager l\u2019apprentissage. Cependant, il vaut mieux \u00e9viter d\u2019en abuser et de remplacer toutes les exp\u00e9riences \u00e0 vivre dans la r\u00e9alit\u00e9 par des occupations auxquelles s\u2019adonner dans le monde virtuel.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Un excellent moyen de vous assurer que ces applications b\u00e9n\u00e9ficient pleinement \u00e0 vos enfants est d\u2019utiliser un outil de contr\u00f4le parental comme Qustodio. Cette solution permet de<\/span> fixer des limites d\u2019utilisation<\/span><\/a> sur plusieurs appareils et pour les applications de votre choix, tout en surveillant le contenu qu\u2019ils regardent.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to keep your kids engaged and learning even when they aren\u2019t in school \u2014 and avoid the Summer Slide<\/h2><\/div>

The Summer Slide<\/strong><\/h3>

The summer can be a great time for your kids to take a break from school and recharge their batteries. But have you ever felt like too many days go by where they don\u2019t do much to stretch their brains? Maybe your kids seem to \u201cstart over\u201d when school begins in the fall, forget much of what they have learned last year \u2013something known as the \u201csummer slide<\/a><\/strong>\u201d \u2013\u00a0 or don\u2019t seem to make significant progress from one year to the next? It\u2019s not your imagination, a new study shows that children lose up to 40% of their learning<\/a> over summer break.\u00a0<\/p>

Luckily, these problems can be solved without compromising the \u201cno school\u201d mentality<\/strong> your kids have during the summer months. There are many fun ways to encourage them to discover new interests, get outside, learn new skills, and maintain learning even when they aren\u2019t going to school every day. One of the most popular ways to accomplish this is by using apps and games designed to spark your kids\u2019 interests in new topics, and prevent them from losing all their hard-earned knowledge over the summer!\u00a0<\/p>

There are many useful games and apps to try with your children this summer. The 15 games<\/strong> I\u2019ve suggested here are all safe quality choices to get the best of learning and fun over the summer months. Learning apps and games combined with active participation in real-world activities can help your child avoid the summer slide and head back to school ready for the new year, and maybe even help them get ahead!<\/p><\/div>

Children lose up to 40% of their learning over summer break.\u00a0<\/div>

The apps and games I\u2019m suggesting fall into three main categories so that you can pick from each to support your child in all of the most important areas:<\/p><\/div>

Apps to Get Kids Outdoors<\/strong><\/h3>

One of the things we all want to avoid as parents is our kids spending most of the summer cooped up indoors when they could be benefitting from fresh air, sunshine, <\/strong>and time in nature.<\/strong> These apps encourage your kids to get outside and learn new things:<\/p>

  1. The Audubon Bird Guide App (Ages 7+):<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>
    Bird watching is a perfect outdoor activity for kids of all ages, and works best for kids who are old enough to do a bit of exploring outside on their own. The Audubon Bird Guide app provides a detailed list of over 800 different species of birds<\/strong> that your kids can keep track of as they see new ones in the wild. They can use the app to compare the number of different species they\u2019ve observed with each other, or work together to find different ones and complete the list.<\/li>
  2. Star Chart (Ages 8+):<\/a><\/strong>
    The Star Chart app is sure to spark your kids\u2019 imaginations<\/strong> and capture the interest of any future astronomers. All they have to do is point their device to the sky to learn about all of the stars, planets, constellations, and galaxies that lie above. They can even see the sky as viewed from anywhere on the planet, which is sure to be a real hit - especially among older kids who have learned a bit about space already.<\/li>
  3. PlantSnap (Ages 5+):<\/a><\/strong>
    What list of useful outdoors apps would be complete without a plant identifying app? PlantSnap allows you to take a picture of any plant and immediately identify it as well as learn how to take care of it. Your kids will have a blast learning the names of all sorts of plants from the flowers<\/strong> in your yard to the fungi they find in the dirt.<\/li>
  4. Geocaching (Family activity)<\/a>:<\/strong>
    Geocaching is an awesome and fun way to get out of the house as a family. Using a GPS, you can travel around town to find hidden \u201ccaches\u201d like a big scavenger hunt.<\/strong> Try letting your kids take the initiative when you reach the locations where items are hidden.<\/li>
  5. AllTrails (Family activity):<\/a><\/strong>
    AllTrails is a classic outdoor activity - going for a hike! This app (that\u2019s also a full-scale website) helps you find trails for all sorts of activities ranging from an easy walk to an exciting bike ride. For older kids, this can be a great way to find something new to do near home<\/strong>, or you can take a family trip and spend the day outdoors.<\/li><\/ol><\/div>
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    Apps for Problem Solving and Critical Thinking<\/strong><\/h3>

    One of the best parts about summer break is that your kids can get some of the hands-on learning and problem solving experiences that they may not get in school. These ideas can help your kids gain valuable knowledge and experience that carry over to many aspects of their lives in and out of the classroom.<\/p>

    1. Cut the Rope (Ages 4+)<\/a><\/strong>
      Cut the Rope is a timeless iPhone and iPad app that my kids used to play when smartphones first became popular. It\u2019s great at teaching a bit of problem solving and perseverance<\/strong>, while also being really fun.\u00a0<\/li>
    2. Mystery Math Town (Ages 7+)<\/a><\/strong>
      Another great game that really helps reinforce some important skills, Mystery Math Town has the player solve customizable math problems in order to progress and win. This game is especially useful for kids who need to memorize times tables or strengthen their basic math skills<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>
    3. Where\u2019s My Water? (Ages 4+)<\/a><\/strong>
      Just like Cut the Rope, Where's My Water is a classic game that my kids used to play all the time. It\u2019s another charming puzzle game that makes your kids work out how to solve each level, which is great for critical thinking skills and perseverance<\/strong>.<\/li>
    4. Winky Think Logic Puzzles (Ages 4+)<\/a><\/strong>
      The Winky Think game includes a variety of different puzzles that challenge your brain in various ways. Your kids will feel a sense of accomplishment as they progress to more difficult puzzles each day<\/strong>.<\/li>
    5. Minecraft (Ages 8+)<\/a><\/strong>
      As one of the quintessential video games of the past decade, you\u2019ve almost certainly heard of Minecraft. This is one of few games that truly show the best video games have to offer, without including excessive violence or inappropriate content. It\u2019s great for teaching some resilience, creativity, and quick thinking <\/strong>- but you may need to put some boundaries in place to make sure it\u2019s not overplayed!<\/li><\/ol><\/div>

      Apps and Games for Academic Skills<\/strong><\/h3>

      Of course, spending some time reinforcing existing academic skills or getting ahead for next year is always a good idea too. These apps and games are great for helping your kids retain the knowledge they get from school over break.<\/p>

      1. WordWhile (Ages 9+)<\/a><\/strong>
        WordWhile is an app for kids who are starting to read more involved literature<\/strong> in their classes, or for those who just like to explore a variety of texts. They can pick which book they want to work on, and then fill in words from the book that have been left blank.<\/li>
      2. DragonBox Algebra (Ages 5+)<\/a><\/strong>
        DragonBox Algebra is an entire app designed to start your kids on algebra early. It\u2019s a fun way to introduce your kids to the basics of algebra<\/strong> in an engaging and low-stakes environment. Plus, they\u2019ll go into school feeling great when they already know the material.<\/li>
      3. Barefoot World Atlas (Ages 5+)<\/a><\/strong>
        The Barefoot World Atlas app lets your kids learn about the people, cultures, and famous cities <\/strong>around the world. They can have fun exploring new regions, or learn facts about the cities near you. With travel still on the no-go list in most parts of the world, this is a great way for kids to learn and explore the globe without leaving home!<\/li>
      4. Toontastic (Ages 5+)<\/a><\/strong>
        The Toontasic animation app by Google was designed to give kids with creative ideas a chance to make cool 3D animations<\/strong>. If you have a musician, artist, or future filmmaker in your family this might just be the app for them.\u00a0<\/li>
      5. SplashLearn (Ages 5+)<\/a><\/strong>
        SplashLearn is a fantastic website that\u2019s widely used in elementary schools as a way to teach kids reading and math through games<\/strong>. Each game is designed to develop specific skills, and you can customize which games your child can play to help bolster their weak points or let them play to their strengths.<\/li><\/ol><\/div>

        Play together<\/strong><\/h3>

        Remember that even the most beneficial uses of electronics are no substitute for getting outside<\/strong> and genuinely experiencing the world around us. And research of young children clearly shows the highest learning benefit comes with co-viewing or co-playing<\/a> together with the parent.\u00a0<\/p>

        The apps and games I have recommended in this article are excellent ways to supplement a healthy range of everyday activities<\/strong>, but any screen time should still be balanced with other activities. Many apps can support learning, we don\u2019t want to go overboard and replace real experiences with electronics.\u00a0<\/p>

        A great way to make sure your kids get the most out of games like these is to use an app like Qustodio<\/a><\/strong> that lets you set time limits on different devices and apps while monitoring what content your kids can see.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

        Footnotes<\/strong><\/h2>