As technology progresses, more and more parents are allowing their children to use phones, tablets, and other smart devices. This is not only to provide kids with something to play with but also to ensure that they remain up to date with the fast-paced, technological environment that surrounds them daily.
However, with an increasing number of apps being launched every day, you can never be certain which ones are appropriate for your children. So, if your child has recently got a new phone, here’s a list of child-safe apps that are not only educational but also pretty fun to use.
Child-friendly apps your children will enjoy
Youtube Kids
While there are numerous streaming and video platforms available online, practically all of them are saturated with adult-rated videos and movies that are inappropriate for children. As a parent, you can try your best to monitor what videos come across your kids’ screens, however, you cannot always be one hundred percent vigilant. Youtube is usually a favourite among kids but can have inappropriate content which may not be suitable for your kids. There’s no need to look elsewhere though because a children-friendly version of Youtube is now available. This version filters out inappropriate videos and removes comments. The best part is that you can monitor their watching history, and rest assured that the content they consume will always be age-appropriate.
Book Creator
If your little one enjoys reading, this app is perfect for keeping them engaged in creative projects. This app takes your child on a story-telling adventure complete with graphics and cartoons. They can even record audio and video story sequences to create a one-of-a-kind storybook. If your child enjoys sketching cartoons or comics, they will surely enjoy this app, and once they’ve started, you will notice how engaged they are in creating their digital books. Besides, unlike other apps, this one contributes to their creative intellect and helps develop their interests.
Sky Kids
Sky kids is a streaming app that’s specially designed for kids and contains a wide range of kid’s TV shows. This app will not only give you peace of mind but also provide your kids with a safe online streaming experience. Sky Kids is perfect for kids of preschool ages to 10 years old. It contains more than 5000 episodes of children’s TV shows. It also has a range of kids’ games and reasonable monthly bundles.
Wizard School
This has been one of the most inventive learning apps for children ever created. Wizard School not only promotes curiosity and creative thinking through its numerous features but also provides a safe online community for teachers and students to engage and learn on a daily basis. The app contains a variety of instructional videos and challenges designed by teachers to allow your children to create something novel and distinctive. It also enables users to share their creations with a social network of friends and family. The content consists primarily of drawings, DIY activities, and World features that allow users to engage with people from all over the world. This app is not only informative but is also entertaining.
Solitaire
Nothing beats a good old-fashioned solitaire game. While you might expect today’s kids to be more interested in video games, you’d be surprised at the level of engagement they show in games like solitaire. Card games require a unique level of attention and interest to be fun. Once you teach your kids how to play a game of solitaire, they will be completely engrossed in the game. You could also try other card game apps, some of which may include snap, go fish, etc.
Minecraft: Pocket Edition
Whether you’re a parent or not, there’s no chance you haven’t heard of the legendary Minecraft. It is something almost every kid is addicted to these days. While the original version of Minecraft requires a gaming console, a new version for mobile phones is now available. Isn’t that wonderful? Minecraft Pocket Edition is an essential app for any kid’s phone. With this game, kids can tap into their creative side and create a unique world all on their own. Plus, the online Minecraft community adheres to child rules and restrictions.
End note
If your kids have recently become phone owners, you are probably on the verge of being either too fun or too boring as a parent, and you want to allow your children to have both educational and fun apps on their phones. However, when it comes to fun apps, many contain offensive or violent content that is not fit for children. While most apps feature age warnings, newly developed apps may bypass app store security and wind up displaying inappropriate content on your children’s phones. Therefore, it is preferable to have a pre-defined list of apps that are not only informational and appropriate but also enjoyable for your children.
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