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Best Apps for Your Little Ones to have Fun and Learn
Words Sandra Edmund
The human race has evolved over the years and so are the upcoming generations as their upbringing also changes. 15 years ago, our childhood was filled with Tamagotchi, hot wheels, and Barbie’s however now kids under 12 are learning and playing with smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Gen-Z (born between 1997 - 2010) and Gen Alpha (born from 2010 and present). As we cannot stop the dawn of the technology-filled babies we as the Millennials and Generation X as adapt to our ever-changing world and our generations that come after us.
So, WOTC presents to you, the best apps for your little ones to have fun and learn. From the best apps to watch their favorite, child-friendly YouTubers and shows, to trending games that they can play with their friends.
YouTube Kids
YouTube Kids is a family-friendly video app that gives your child a safer online experience. The app gives your kids content that is not inappropriate for their age. So relax, set those kids’ restrictions, and allow your child to be as busy as you want them to be on their device (or your device).
Available: IOS and Android
Toca Life World: Build Stories
Allow your little one to make their own little world with Toca Life World. The game allows your kids to spark their imaginations by creating their own worlds, characters, and story. By doing so, your child would be able to learn about the world. If your child loves this game they will definitely love the Toca Life app such as Vacation, Office, City, and many more.
Available: IOS and Android
Playtime Island from CBeebies
If your child loves their CBeebies characters, they are definitely going to enjoy this app and so will you as their parents. Introducing playtime island from CBeebies, the app that allows your child to learn as they play with 30 free games to choose from with all their favorite characters. Each game will meet the interest of your child and you as a parent where both of you can focus on bonding, learning, discovering, and self-expressing.
Available: IOS and Android
Tiny World - learning games for Kids and Toddlers
Tiny World is the best series of learning games for toddlers (age 2 - 5 years old) with over 50 activities for you little one to play with the family. The wide range of games will help your toddler to develop tactile and fine motor skills.
Available: Android
Hopscotch - Programming for Kids
As we are living in an advanced digital age everyone should know a little bit of code especially the younger generation as the tech we use increasingly advances. So we bring to you Hopscotch, the platform that helps you and your child learn to code and make your own games. Be able to create, play and learn all at once.
Available: IOS
Epic
COVID-19 has of course shaken the world and put us into lockdown and that includes us not going to the library so introducing the leading digital library for kids. This digital library gives your child unlimited access to 40,000 high-quality, audiobooks, learning videos, ebooks and quizzes for kids under 12.
Available: IOS and Android
Disney +
It may be biased, however, Disney + is possibly one of the best video apps out there and it's no doubt that not only would your child enjoy it but the whole family would as well. It is Disney on the go and all your favourite TV shows and movies at a tip of a finger for you and the family to enjoy anytime and anywhere.
Available: IOS and Android
Women Who Changed the World
An app for all our little boys and girls to learn about the wonders of their mother, grandmother, aunties, female cousins and sisters. Women Who Changed the World is an interactive app that shows the history of some incredible women who have done some incredible things. From scientists to civil rights activists, allow your child to embark on the journey of these historical people with some beautiful illustrations.
Available: IOS and Android