Expert Reviews

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

219 results

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Noggin Preschool Learning App

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

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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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

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

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

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HOMER: Fun Learning for Kids

Early learners explore fun activities to gain literacy skills and more

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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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

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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

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Teach Your Monster: Number Skills

Cute, creative games cover foundational skills for small numbers

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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

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–2

Price

Free

Platforms

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

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Moshi Kids: Sleep & Meditation

Outstanding collection of original audio stories promotes SEL

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

Pre-K–4

Price

Free

Platforms

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

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codeSpark Academy

Block-based coding with cute characters and social elements

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

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

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 3 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

Pre-K–6

Price

Free

Platforms

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

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ScratchJr

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

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

Grades

K–2

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, Kindle Fire, Chrome

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Starfall ABCs

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

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

Pre-K–K

Price

Free

Platforms

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

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Math Shelf: Early Math Mastery

Adaptive math app reinforces foundational skills

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, Kindle Fire, Chrome

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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

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Khan Academy Kids

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

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

Pre-K–2

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

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Coming Soon: Seesaw

Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

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