Top 5 Adroid Apps For Kids
Very few people would admit to buying expensive android smartphones for their children. Somehow, between handing down used phones to the kids when parents upgrade and the prices of the older models falling, more and more kids own these multipurpose devices. When you add in all of the kids who don’t own android devices but whose parents download programs to entertain them, there are millions of children who are playing with smartphones.
The android operating system is open source and readily accessible for developers, so the marketplace is full of free and inexpensive software. However, many of these applications are inappropriate for children and the names aren’t always good for indicating which ones you should download. Always be sure to check reviews or test the app before permitting your children to use it. Even if the content seems harmless, ads bundled along with the games can be offensive or frightening to kids.
The selection of applications changes from day to day, but this article chose five of the most appealing options that were available at the time of writing this article. It is also limited to apps that appeal to as wide a range of ages as possible. Certainly, programs for preschoolers will capture their attention more easily, but they aren’t likely to interest your middle school aged child. If you are looking for apps that will entertain your whole family, then this list may help you.
Chicktionary
This vocabulary and spelling game is simple to pick up quickly, though will take a while to master. Literacy is required to play alone, but the poultry-related sound effects are guaranteed to entertain even the little ones.
Google Sky Map
Turn on this application and point your phone at the stars. This app will identify the location of and what direction your phone is pointing and extrapolate what you should be seeing in front of you. It displays those stars on your phone with the relevant information so you can identify what you see. It also has a fun feature for the vehicle obsessed preschool crowd that lets you identify planes as they pass, giving you altitude, speed, and even the airline name and flight numbers.
Spaghetti and Marshmallows
It’s hard to imagine not loving a game with that name! Kids build structures using sticks of raw pasta and marshmallows using the touch screen to control the process. The goal is to build towers that are tall enough to reach targets. The game is simple to learn but adults and teenagers may find that larger hands make the game more difficult. That’s okay, just consider it a fair handicap against the little ones!
Dress Me Up
This simple dressup game lets kids create characters and dress them up. The final creation can be emailed or saved. This game is special because it is one of the only dressup programs that offers male options and doesn’t restrict the uniforms to typical female jobs. There is no problem with having a female firefighter, for example. Technically a toddler game, older kids can’t resist picking this one up when they think nobody is looking.
Toddler Lock
This program seems like it shouldn’t be worth a second glance, but don’t be fooled. This phone locking program’s primary goal is to keep children from making phone calls or activating apps without adult permission and it does that very well. What isn’t immediately obvious is that while the smartphone is locked, the screen is still responsive. Your children can draw on it, having seemingly random shapes and colors flash across the screen, during which soothing chime noises are played. This app has turned out to be the most popular one we tested, not only with children but with adults as well. People just couldn’t put it down.
As long as your children’s android application downloads are monitored by an adult, they are likely to find the options endlessly entertaining and educational. Pay attention to the reviews and the program descriptions and make sure that the apps are appropriate for your kids and enjoy!
Tags: Android, Apps
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