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Expert Reviews

In-depth reviews of edtech tools by Common Sense reviewers.

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Padlet

Create and collaborate via interactive, multimedia bulletin boards

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

3–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Android, Kindle Fire

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Noggin Preschool Learning App

Clips, activities are kid-friendly but aren't designed for classrooms

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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Teach Your Monster: Adventurous Eating

Nice intro to five senses needs robust teacher input for real impact

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Web

Expert Review

HOMER: Fun Learning for Kids

Early learners explore fun activities to gain literacy skills and more

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–2

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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Teach Your Monster: Reading for Fun

Explore a village, earn books; sometimes more gaming than reading

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–2

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

Expert Review

Teach Your Monster: Number Skills

Cute, creative games cover foundational skills for small numbers

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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Starfall Learn to Read

Delight early readers with lively if only supplemental phonics lessons

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

K–2

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Web

Expert Review

Moshi Kids: Sleep & Meditation

Outstanding collection of original audio stories promotes SEL

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

Pre-K–4

Price

Free

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac, Android, Kindle Fire

Expert Review

codeSpark Academy

Block-based coding with cute characters and social elements

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

K–3

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Chrome, Web

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YouTube Kids

Solid controls help sort variable video content

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–6

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Web

Expert Review

ScratchJr

Drag-and-drop programming is an effective intro for budding coders

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews

Grades

K–2

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, Kindle Fire, Chrome

Expert Review

Starfall ABCs

ABCs and phonics integrate with fun images, animations, and activities

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–K

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Web

Expert Review

Math Shelf: Early Math Mastery

Adaptive math app reinforces foundational skills

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, Kindle Fire, Chrome

Expert Review

Jamboard

Versatile whiteboard with fun features integrates with Google Suite

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

4–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Web

Expert Review

Khan Academy Kids

Creative, smart mix of activities for pre-K to 2 is a breath of fresh air

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–2

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire