Today on store shelves you can find many books for children up to school age. But some of them are not as interesting as we would like, while others are very expensive. We would like to introduce you to the “Little Stories” application, which can not only become an excellent alternative to printed books, but also offer a new perspective on fairy tales so beloved by children.

We have already talked more than once or twice about applications for small users. For example, aboutKid's Mathor " Bedtime Stories for Kids" But today the review will be a little unusual, because we will look at three applications from the same line.

Handwritten versions of alphabets, books for developing numeracy and other similar materials are gradually becoming a thing of the past. We increasingly rely on information Technology, for technology. Therefore, we no longer even buy educational materials for children, but download them to smartphones and tablets. Today we will talk about one of these simple but effective applications. It's called Kid's Math.

Application Learning the alphabet - entertaining alphabet for kids on Android

Every mother sees a little genius in her child, and the main task parents - to help the child gain the necessary knowledge. And modern gadgets, in turn, make the learning process faster and more interesting. Today we will talk about one application for Android that will allow your child to learn the alphabet in the shortest possible time.

Child control - monitor your children's use of your smartphone

Quite often, parents (and not only) are faced with the fact that their little miracle (or maybe a younger brother or sister) asks them to give them a phone or tablet to play. Naturally, there is no crime in this. But, in addition to the fact that spending a long time with a device can negatively affect the eyes and posture of a young and growing body, a situation may also occur when the child, getting excited, does not really want to return your gadget to you. Taking away a child's favorite toy is an extremely inhumane decision. This is where an application that will take care of the health and psyche of the child can come to your aid. Application "Children's control" for Android allows you to set a timer, after which the application itself will tell the child that the time is up and the phone “needs to rest.” Now in the eyes of a child you will not look like a tyrant who takes away everything that is most precious.

Fairy Tales app - interactive 3D fairy tales for Android

Surely our mother read various books to each of us as children. Modern mothers, in the age of high technology, have only one question: “How to instill in your child a love of reading?” The answer is quite simple and will not take long to arrive. If your child does not like simple books, then show him interactive books with bright pictures, beautiful animation and built-in educational games that will not only entertain your child, but also educate him.

We already had something similar in our review. It was an application “Oral counting ANIMATIKA”, but it was designed for children. But the Math Fire application is suitable for both schoolchildren and adults. In addition, this simulator is built on the principle of an arcade, so you can play it endlessly.

Review of the Emister application for Android - Learn English in a playful way

Nowadays, in order to learn a foreign language at an acceptable level, it is not at all necessary to attend any courses or read textbooks. Yet mobile technologies are developing, and smartphones are already helping people learn the features of foreign languages. We've already done it. And today I would like to talk about one interesting startup - an application for learning languages Emister. Application Emister for Android allows you to learn English while embarking on an exciting adventure. The user will constantly discover new words and correct pronunciation, as well as consolidate the material covered and compete in this regard with other, so to speak, players.

Game “History of Russia”: a useful application for students

I was lucky enough to get into the ranks of students at higher educational institutions, and in the first semester I took an exam in the history of Russia. Analyzing the application that came to us for review today, I regretted that I did not have it before. I’ll try to tell you why today.

Review of the “Physics: Formulas” application for Android: what test takers need

At one time, I carried tons of notebooks to school, each of which was reserved for one or another task of parts A, B and C. Only this approach made it possible to rationally distribute reference materials and effectively prepare for the exam. What now? All this, which barely fit in a large folder, is now in a smartphone. For example, in the application “ Physics: formulas.”

Schoolboy - electronic organizer for the whole class on Android

Mobile app "Schoolboy" developed for schoolchildren in Russia and the CIS countries and is available on two platforms - Android and iOS. The main task of the application is to provide a convenient means for studying at school, communicating with classmates, and receiving school news from the class leader. In addition, in the app, children can team up to solve homework and ask for help or provide it themselves. And in a special section, schoolchildren can save useful files - educational materials, electronic textbooks, cheat sheets and more.

Read the review on how to make Android for a child not only not harmful, but also useful. The best programs, including not only games.

Under the operating room Android system A huge number of applications have been developed. In this article we will look at those that should be installed on the smartphone or tablet that the child uses.

In one of the materials somewhere nearby, we looked at... Now it’s the turn to talk about what programs need to be installed on such a device. You won't leave the choice to the child himself, will you? So he can download some bullshit or something obscene. Therefore, we recommend that you download the applications listed in this article yourself, and then set a ban on installing other programs. Of course, all this applies to those cases when the child is not yet 12-13 years old.

Applications that parents need on their children's smartphone

Some applications should be installed for the safety of the child. Although Android already offers some good features of this kind. For example, you can use the “Remote” function at any time Android control", seeing the current location of the smartphone - for this additional programs will not be required (read more about this in the article about). However " green robot» will not alert you that your child has left the safe zone. Therefore, it won’t hurt to download KidControl or an application with similar functionality.

The above program monitors the readings of the GPS chip. If the parent has previously indicated where the child's home and school are located, then KidControl will automatically notify about visiting these places. And in case of any trouble, the child will be able to press the SOS button, sending parents and relatives an alarm signal with the current coordinates. The program also allows you to specify dangerous zones - in this case, when visiting them, parents will be notified about this. A corresponding message will also appear if the battery charge is running low. The program installs quickly, and its premium version writes a full history of movements. We recommend spending money on it right away, as it will also save you from advertising, and make Android much safer for your child.

Control over application installation

You can also install Child Lock on your child’s smartphone. This application is also called “Children's Control”. Surely you have already guessed what exactly the functionality of this program is. With its help you can share everything installed applications into two categories. The first includes those programs that the child can safely run. The second category will consist of “adult” applications - their launch will require entering a PIN code known only to parents.

But don't think that Child Lock is only for devices that parents use occasionally. No, the application is also useful on those smartphones that are at the complete disposal of the child. In this case, the function “ Safe Internet" It limits the use of programs that operate via the World Wide Web. In this case, you don’t have to worry about your child spending too much time on the Internet at school.

The application can be deactivated for a certain period of time. This can be useful if you urgently need the device for something. It should also be noted that the child is unlikely to guess which program is blocking access for him. The fact is that Child Lock masquerades as a regular “Notepad”, giving away almost nothing. "Children's Control" is distributed free of charge. There are advertisements inside the application.

Launcher for kids

Introduces a peculiar parental control and the Kid Mode app. But it has a completely different operating principle. This program is something like a proprietary shell. She changes the interface operating system, at the same time adding all sorts of children's games and providing access to relevant videos. At the same time, the program keeps records of the child’s actions. He can then look at his own progress, divided into separate categories - math, reading, science, etc. It is displayed in the form of a graph or pie chart. Unfortunately, this application has a serious flaw. For now it only has an English interface. The program also has paid content. However, a child will not be able to buy it by accident, because for this he will need your password or even your finger. In any case, Android for children with such an application becomes much more friendly.

If your baby has not yet learned to walk, then it is unlikely that he has his own smartphone. However, even in this case, you can use one very useful application. We are talking about "Baby Monitor Annie". This program must be installed on two devices running Android or iOS. Essentially, it turns two devices into an analogue of walkie-talkies. You can be in another room, while watching your child - one of the devices should be placed next to him.

In fact, “Baby Monitor Annie” allows you to monitor even four children. The number of parent devices is not at all limited. And you don't have to be in the next room. The application uses not only Wi-Fi, but also 3G connection. As a result, the application should appeal to fathers who regularly travel on business trips. It can transmit not only sound, but also video. If the smartphone located near the child begins to shrink, the program will definitely notify you about this, asking you to use it. charger. Annie Baby Monitor is distributed free of charge. But to open some features and eliminate advertising, you will have to buy a family license.

Learning a foreign language

Nowadays, you can also use your smartphone for learning. We recommend that you install the application on your device - it should help your child learn a foreign language. The program supports French, German and English languages. At the same time, the interface is completely Russified, so there will definitely be no problems with mastering the application.

The main advantage of the program is the fact that it teaches a person foreign language skills in a playful way. Points are awarded for correct answers, as a result of which you want to once again break your record and win achievements as quickly as possible. Foreign language is offered here in both written and oral form. You can start using the application with any language understanding skills - it will definitely adapt to you. In this regard, adults can also use the program. This is also evidenced by the fact that in total about 150 million people are currently registered with Duolingo - it can’t just be children.

The application is distributed free of charge. However, it does contain advertising. Developers may ask for money for advanced courses. However, the basic courses that children need are taken for free. The developers claim that the program contains 34 hours of training, which is comparable in effectiveness to a semester at the university.

Applications for learning Russian

Is your child already attending school? Then the Russian Language program will not hurt him. This application contains many courses related to the study of the great and mighty. Some are about nouns, others about adjectives, others teach how to write correctly... Each course consists of a certain number of questions. Answer options are attached. If something is not clear, you can view the relevant rules of the Russian language.

The program awards points for correct answers. There is also a leaderboard - to participate in it you must have the Google Play Games application installed. It should be noted that in “Russian Language” there is no division of courses according to user skills. It is possible that the child will stumble upon questions that are studied only in the seventh or eighth grades. In this case, there is no need to worry - these questions can be left for later.

Programs for the youngest children

When it comes to educational apps, they are usually designed for little ones. And we can talk about such programs forever. Or at least dedicate a separate article to them. Here we will mention only the most famous creations of developers, tailored for the little ones:

ABC HD - turns into a tablet (it is better to use a device with big screen) into a kind of primer. Each letter is illustrated with an interactive picture and voiced. Such an application should help a child master letters and the alphabet.
We study the alphabet - another analogue of the Primer, but more advanced. There is interesting animation here, and all analogies will be understandable to any child. However, for full version developers are asking for money. However, this is the case when it is better not to save.
Maths and numbers is the simplest application for kids. It helps you learn all the numbers, and also encourages you to count up to 10. The program contains simple tasks in which your child can count animals, show numbers on their fingers, and perform other similar actions.
Lola's Math Train - good program, which accelerates learning of simple subtraction and addition skills. The application has cute character animations, which allows you not to lose interest in solving puzzles. The tasks are very simple, so the program is recommended for preschool children.

Android for children - apps that children will want

Of course, the child himself will want to install completely different applications on his smartphone or tablet. It is unlikely that he will willingly download from Google Play training programs. Let him install a few programs for entertainment.

Access to videos for children

What do we love to do most as children? Perhaps watch cartoons. For these purposes you can use . However, this program is best hidden from the child's eyes. The fact is that with its help he can accidentally stumble upon adult content. It’s easier to give your baby access to the Our Cartoons app. A preschool child will be delighted with the selection that is available in the program. In fact, this is a set of YouTube channels containing Soviet cartoons. Moreover, all animation films are divided into several categories. There is even a separate section with songs from cartoons, which is constantly updated! Please note that there is no offline viewing here. But you probably have Wi-Fi at home. But a child definitely won’t watch cartoons somewhere on the street or in a kindergarten. In a village or country house you will have to use 3G or 4G with unlimited tariff- there are no other options.

Another good option YouTube viewing- this is the use of a special children's version of it. The YouTube Kids app was created by Google, so you can be sure of its quality. Only children's content is included here. If a video seems too adult to you, just click the “Complain” button - the moderators will immediately exclude it.

With the help of YouTube, children can watch Russian animated series “Fixies” and “Masha and the Bear,” Soviet cartoons from Soyuzmultfilm, as well as some foreign animated series. It uses a familiar interface - almost nothing distinguishes it from regular YouTube.

Talking Tom

In this article we will not talk about games. However, it’s impossible not to mention Talking Tom. In fact, it is something between a game and an application. The child is asked to click on the cat, perform different actions with it and listen to its phrases. If necessary, you can even record the result on video. Tom Cat can make faces, repeat the user's words, and also perform various funny actions. At the same time, there is no final result here - the child is not asked to score points and break any records. Therefore, “Talking Tom” is still not a game.

Fairy tales for Android for children

What else do little children adore? Of course, read books. But not detective novels or fantasy, but all kinds of fairy tales. Modern gadgets open up vast opportunities for book publishers. For example, fairy tales can be made interactive, which will arouse great interest in the child. In particular, the creators of the application “Tales of the Magic Forest” took advantage of this opportunity.

This program most similar to panorama books. Only here there are not only interactive scenes, but also mini-games. If the child copes with the tasks, he thereby earns points. In the future, they can be spent on purchasing new fairy tales. But it’s much easier to buy them for real money - believe me, you definitely won’t go broke. The basic version of the application contains the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs”. It allows you to appreciate the work of the voice actors and the quality of the graphics. In the future, you can purchase “Turnip”, “Teremok”, “Three Bears” and other Russian folk tales.

Educational stories for children on Android

An interesting mixture of fairy tales and cartoons is the material included in the application “Little Stories”. The developers assure that their creation will appeal to absolutely all children, whose ages range from 2 to 5 years. In fact, these are well-known little books that tell about simple things. At the same time, the books are illustrated with interactive animation, which was worked on by professional artists. The child can touch different objects in the picture - they will answer him.

The stories recorded in this program are about caring, neighborliness, friendship, kindness, sports and many other things. Moreover, a lot of stories have been recorded. Of course, you will have to buy interactive books. But their cost varies from 30 to 75 rubles. Agree, this is not so much - paper books would cost you much more, and they would not offer such wonderful interactivity.

The program “Fairy Tales for Kids” is completely free. All books contained in it can be viewed and listened to without any investment. A total of 50 audio tales are available, which are supplemented with a total of six hundred illustrations. However, it is necessary to remember that the application was not created by the Russians. In this regard, the set of fairy tales is specific - these are mainly works that are loved in the West. But there is a Russian translation, so you shouldn’t worry too much. But advertising can sometimes be annoying - it is through this that developers make money. You can remove it only by disconnecting the device from the Internet.

Summarizing

Now you know which applications should be installed on your child’s smartphone or tablet. And from now on you understand that such a device can not only entertain, but also teach something. Did our article help you? And perhaps you can advise us to supplement it with some other application? We are waiting for your feedback in the comments!

50 best children's apps for tablets

The child starts pointing at the tablet before speaking. So why not make the most of your time with him?

Pics has done its best and selected the 50 best educational apps for iOS and Android. Don't thank me :o).

Letters and counting

Uchubuka

A classic game for teaching reading. The baby will be able to spell out the names of the animals. The letters are pronounced as, in fact, letters and phonetically, as a sound. This helps the child to better perceive and remember information.

Skazbuka

This is perhaps the best educational application in Russian. The tasks are clear, but they do not have the oversimplification that is typical of other educational games. Very cute characters and nice animation. To find out the next letter you need to go through a whole adventure. Moreover, the game levels are interesting to go through even several times, they don’t get boring.

Introduction to mathematics

With this application you can start getting acquainted with the exact sciences. In a light playful way, the child will learn to read and understand numbers from 0 to 9, distinguish even from odd, gain skills in solving simple examples and learn the basic principles of mathematics.

Sweet math

With the help of simple (and tasty!) objects, your child will learn to count and perform simple mathematical operations. The application teaches attentiveness, develops logic and observation. Good for preparing for school.

ABC HD

A good app for learning the alphabet. Each letter is voiced and illustrated with a fun interactive picture. The child learns to recognize letters, remembers and masters their order in the alphabet.

Bucvario

A bright, colorful alphabet helps to remember letters and sounds and develops concentration. The application is illustrated with both hand-drawn pictures and photographs of animals, which is very useful for the development of the baby.

Photo safari

While playing, children learn the names of animals and the alphabet. You need to look for animals, photograph them, and collect your photo album. There are both domestic and wild animals here. Fully voiced application, clear interface, more than 50 animals.

Teach 123

The child will be able to correlate the number of objects with a number, build sequences of numbers and, in addition, learn to solve simple examples. The application develops memory and logic. It will be a good addition to a math textbook and will help prepare your child for school.

Five ducklings

A simple educational game with animated ducklings singing a fun counting song. A catchy melody, funny characters, interesting pictures - all this will easily hold a child’s attention. Unbeknownst to himself, he will master not only simple, but also reverse counting.

minutes

The application teaches the child to tell time using a clock in a playful way. The baby will not only learn to navigate by arrows, but also to correlate events (getting up, breakfast, dinner, etc.) with a certain time and part of the day.

Let's learn the alphabet!

Cool app for learning the alphabet. Unlike many, it actually has very nice pictures and clear analogies. You can also play the alphabet! Every element is animated. And, by the way, hearing about letters and looking at cute forest (and other) characters will be interesting not only for your little one. For example, we ourselves became addicted to the application. For at least twenty minutes.

Educational games

Adventures of a Hedgehog

Educational game for children from four to six years old. The child, together with the main character, solves logic problems and performs various interesting tasks. The application trains attention, visual memory and spatial thinking.

Smart kid

The application includes a number of educational games. You can guess animals by silhouette, collect puzzles, solve riddles and much more. There are a choice of different topics: farm animals, cars, vegetable garden, etc.

Puzzles - Fixiki and Fixiklub

This game will especially appeal to young fans of Fixies. The child will collect puzzles of varying complexity with frames from his favorite cartoon. The application develops visual memory, fine motor skills and coordination of movements.

Collection of children's games

The name of the application speaks for itself. It contains a large number of various children's games that develop logic, memory, attentiveness, reaction, etc. Kids will learn to count, study different shapes, recognize new animals and remember the names of plants.

Sago Mini workshop

In this game, the child will be able to create one of 15 creative projects himself. There is a whole set of tools to help him: a saw, a hammer, a wrench and much more. During the game, the child will measure, saw off, hammer nails and perform a lot of other interesting tasks, and as a result will be able to show off his craft to his parents.

Robot Factory

This game will be interesting for children of primary school age. The child will be able to create his own robots and test them in action (whether he flies, walks, etc.) If something goes wrong, the robot will explode or break.

Mosaic

A simple game for little ones. The little one always enjoys putting together mosaics. There are a huge variety of them here, the pictures differ in complexity and number of elements. This is much more convenient than buying a child a bunch of plastic mosaics.

Cubes

There are two options for the game: collect a pattern from cubes or find a pair. In the first case, abstract thinking develops, the ability to see the big picture from fragments, in the second - logic.

Nighty Night

A very kind and even touching game. The kid must put all the animals to bed and turn off the lights for them. Moreover, each character is unique, with their own funny emotions. How can you avoid going to bed yourself if all your friends have already fallen asleep?

Training from Olesya Zhukova. Learning to think

The application contains an educational game course based on the book “Teaching a Baby to Think” by child development specialist Olesya Zhukova. Includes mini-games to develop speech, logic, attention, thinking, etc. There are tasks even for children from six months.

Gofanchik

A puzzle for children from two to six years old, created using elements of the Montessori method. The child will learn new words, letters, colors, planets and much more. The baby will be able to play without the participation of adults, developing self-confidence.

Science experiments for children

A simple way to tell and show your child about 500 facts from the world of science. The application will be interesting for children from 5 to 13 years old. Each experience is shown and explained in detail here. Some experiments are so incredible that they can be performed as magic tricks.

Mini-U: Riddles

A very cute animated book with riddles. Responses can be either audio or text with the ability to switch. If the child cannot solve the riddle, then just rub the special window and the answer will be there.

Human body

The application will help explain to your child the structure of the human body. And you can see the work different systems In action. How food moves through the digestive system, how the heart beats, blood flows through the veins, etc.

We sculpt animals and fairy tale heroes from plasticine

The application contains detailed step by step instructions for modeling from plasticine so that the result is small masterpieces. This is an excellent opportunity to captivate a child not with virtual, but with tangible art.

Children's situations

Here the child is offered different life situations and options for reacting to them. The kid must figure out what to do in each specific case. Essentially this is old game into edible - not edible, good - bad. There are topics such as communication with adults, friendship, help, behavioral stereotypes, etc.

Learning shapes

A simple game for preschoolers will help them easily learn geometric shapes. Bright illustrations and funny rhymes will make the learning process fun and enjoyable.

Star Walk

An application that both children and their parents will enjoy. Using geolocation, Star Walk determines which stars are currently visible in the sky. Simply raise the tablet into the sky and it will show the constellations that can be found in the sky.

Animals and plants

Jurassic Life

This fun game introduces children to dinosaurs that lived on earth millions of years ago. The kid will collect the bones of prehistoric animals like a real archaeologist. You can collect lizards, paint them, and read a lot of interesting things about them.

Pets' corner

Created by renowned artist Chris Neumann, this amazing app is a combination of fun animations and educational slides. The child will recognize new animals and watch how they react to his touch. What would an elephant do in the bathroom? Can a dog breakdance? All the answers are here!

Ocean MarcoPolo

The child will be able to build his own coral reef and explore the underwater world, heading from the coastline to the seabed. The child will study the habitat of different marine species and observe how they interact with each other.

Playing with animals

The application is suitable for the youngest users. It includes a whole range of exciting games: puzzles, hide and seek, hidden surprises. With the help of this toy, children will learn the names of animals, will be able to develop logic, as well as thinking and counting skills.

Animals

This is a playground and a zoo at the same time. The child will get to know different animals in their natural habitat. The child will also be able to play nine interactive games - they teach new words and counting.

Tobby: Animal World

An excellent application for studying the animal world. It will help develop the child’s attentiveness and logic, expand his vocabulary and expand his knowledge about animals. The kid will help Tobby the owl look for his family and along the way find out Interesting Facts from the life of animals.

What grows in the forest

A colorful encyclopedia describing the plants of the European forest. The child will go on a journey, simultaneously learning the names of flowers, berries, trees, mushrooms, etc. Then you can go into a real forest and test your knowledge in practice.

Find and show the animal - hide and seek with Rex

The child will help the cute puppy Rex look for animals in the forest, meadow and even in the sea. Here you can listen to poems about animals to get to know them better.

Let's explore the world

A good educational game for little ones. The child will be happy to look at high-quality, bright photographs and recognize new animals and objects. You can simply look at the cards or answer questions by choosing the correct picture.