Expert Review
Slick GIF creator is easy to use but a bit slow
Grades
6–12
Price
Free, Paid
Platforms
iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
Appealing, feedback-rich tool helps kids build core musical skills
3–12
Free to try
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac
Podcasting app is super easy to use, if you can do it all in one take
7–12
Free
Android, iPhone, iPod Touch
Discover, create, remix, and share first-rate museum artifacts
Web
15-second video and slideshow creator has potential for classroom use
8–12
Android
Enormous illustrated encyclopedia offers kid-friendly history, science
3–8
Free to try, Paid
Free online video library keeps it short and sweet
Unique take on self-exploration relies on prompts to guide reflection
2–5
Paid
Major publisher's writing platform has some potential
Windows
Irresistibly fun interactives can introduce musical concepts
Pre-K–8
Liven up communication with cartoon-style custom avatars
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Chrome
Captivating music creation app for young musicians
Pre-K–K
Nifty, daily-updated info with some ethical concerns
K–12
