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10 Free Educational Apps For Kids In Hong Kong
Learning From Home Fun
Whether you’re at home or on-the-go, you can still keep your young ones entertained while expanding their knowledge with educational apps. There are plenty of apps available that encompass all kinds of topics from Math to Biology. Check out some of the best kid-friendly apps that you can download to your phone or tablet now to aid their learning journey!
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MIAO – MATH AND HOMEWORK SOLVER
Math App For KidsSometimes us parents don’t have the answers for our kids’ homework. That’s where Miao comes in to save the day! How does it work? Students take a photo of their question, upload it to the platform and a guided solution will be provided using other similar problems as reference. Not only are results provided quickly, but the Singapore-created app is also absolutely free!
iOS - apps.apple.com/sg/app/miao-math-homework-solver/id1142962480
Android - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.miao.academy&hl=en_SG -
PINKFONG SUPER PHONICS
Phonics Learning App For ToddlersMost kids and parents would be familiar with the viral “Baby Shark” song. From the same creators, there are also a series of educational apps catered to toddlers to pre-schoolers that you can explore together. The Super Phonics app trains your kiddo to familiarize themselves with new words through song and rhymes. There are also multiple in-app games that reward with new characters and costumes when players choose the right answers and complete challenges.
iOS - apps.apple.com/sg/app/pinkfong-super-phonics/id1145693099
Android - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kr.co.smartstudy.superphonics_android_googlemarket&hl=en_SG -
THE HUMAN BODY LITE
Science App For KidsTo feed children’s curious minds about the human body, get the free Lite version of the app! It’s super interactive, and will explain more about every part of the various body systems for easier learning. It also helps little ones develop greater awareness of their senses by showing how the ears and eye function in a fun way. For even more laughs, choose different types of food for the body and hear the burps or farts!
iOS - apps.apple.com/sg/app/the-human-body-lite/id957148293
Android - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tinybop.TheHumanBody&hl=en -
READING EGGS – LEARN TO READ
Reading App For KidsRecommended for kids aged 2 to 13 years old, the Reading Eggs app improves their reading skills, which will help them both academically and in real life. Choose from over 2000 digital stories where there are also reading games and lesson plans that you can print out. The categories are also grouped according to ages, to ensure that their progression is a steady and smooth-sailing process.
iOS - apps.apple.com/sg/app/reading-eggs-learn-to-read/id726696040
Android - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blake.readingeggs.android&hl=en -
BRAINPOP JR MOVIE OF THE WEEK
Discovery App For KidsThe BrainPOP app might be recommended for kids aged 5 to 9 years old, but anyone can enjoy the diverse range of educational videos they have, all sorted according to subjects from Social Studies to Arts and Technology. Make friends with the in-app characters Annie and Moby as they introduce new movies weekly, with quizzes and interactive activities to put your newfound knowledge to the test!
iOS – apps.apple.com/sg/app/brainpop-jr-movie-of-the-week/id536371867
Android - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brainpop.brainpopjuniorandroid&hl=en_SG -
PLUM’S CREATURIZER
Outdoor Learning App For KidsIf your kiddo is always fascinated with nature and learning about insects and creatures, but is stuck with home-based learning and can’t head outdoors, here’s a solution! Plum’s Creaturizer app lets them go wild with their creativity by coming up with their own unique creature and making custom choices like how they move and what food they eat. Besides teaching them about Biology, their new virtual creature friend will also impart virtues like responsibility and showing concern.
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KS1 SCIENCE FOR KIDS – TAPPITY
Science App For KidsFor budding mini-scientists at home, enter the world of over 100+ Science topics with the KS1 Science For Kids app. From Space Science like planets and the solar system to Physics topics on speed and magnets, the learning opportunities are endless! Created by professional educators, the app will present science assessments and activities in interactive and enjoyable ways like quizzes and virtual experiments.
iOS - apps.apple.com/sg/app/k-5-science-for-kids-tappity/id1265019371
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SCRATCH JR
Coding App For KidsScratch Jr is a great app to introduce the basics of Coding to the little ones. By designing their own character in the game, they develop and improve their decision-making and cognitive skills. Along the way, there will also be math and language-related challenges for added learning too. Your child will be spoilt for choice with all the different colorful backgrounds, designs and activities for hours of fun!
iOS - apps.apple.com/sg/app/scratchjr/id895485086
Android - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.scratchjr.android&hl=en_SG -
MY MOLECULARIUM
Chemistry App For KidsWatch molecules come to life in My Molecularium, a Chemistry-based game app that simplifies the topic to make it more easily understandable for younger kids. With fun and engaging characters like Oxy and Carbon, let them take you on a journey of discovering the many chemical possibilities and formalas. Played in a similar fashion to the classic Puzzle Bubble game, shooting different molecules together will introduce information and fun facts about them!
iOS - apps.apple.com/sg/app/my-molecularium/id1272875040
Android - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.rpi.molecularium&hl=en_SG -
DUO LINGO
Language Learning App For KidsWant to hone your little one’s skills in multiple languages? Download Duo Lingo to learn any of the 30 languages available, including French, Spanish and Japanese! Its user-friendly interface will introduce basic phrases for the language of your choice, before upgrading to more advanced terms like food and animal names. Why not learn together as a family and keep track of your progress with listening challenges and quizzes for even greater bonding!
iOS - apps.apple.com/sg/app/duolingo-language-lessons/id570060128
Android - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duolingo&hl=en_SG
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