Expert Review
Quizzes spark engagement with authentic teen scenes about friendship
Grades
5–8
Price
Paid
Platforms
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
Appealing graphic novel teaches relatable tween lessons
Trusty podcast app has quality content but lacks learning supports
9–12
Free
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD, Chrome, Windows
Explore vowels, create some zany stories, but possibilities limited
Pre-K–1
Create, explore, and enjoy realistic (but G-rated) virtual forests
K–4
Engaging game uncovers many fun facts, but not much in-depth learning
3–7
iPad, Nook HD
Easy, customizable basic-skills drills in fun, if repetitive, format
Pre-K–K
iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Nook HD
Spy-themed drills engage elementary students, build math fluency
1–5
Easy access to news, but most content is available only to subscribers
Free, Paid
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD, Chrome, Windows, Web
Stellar but pricey tool immerses users in meaningful language learning
6–12
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD, Chrome
Top-notch digital content takes students beyond the airwaves
Share files with Microsoft’s free but limited cloud storage tool
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD, Chrome, Windows, Mac, Web
Short video clips might pique interest but don't deliver much content
Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD, Web
Free-play virtual shopping experience is full of surprises
Pre-K–2
Fun, healthy-eating themed app has ambiguous math content
1–3
Android, iPad, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
