10 Preschool Apps That Are Worth the Money

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By Common Sense Media

Your preschooler wants an app, but you don’t want to drop $2.99 on a throwaway game that won’t even get you through the line at the grocery store. The good news is that there are great apps out there for little ones that are not only worth the price of a latte but also have some educational value. The best apps for preschoolers have few rules and objectives and really make the most of your preschooler’s creativity, curiosity, and silliness. Some of these apps are completely open-ended, some involve numbers, and some develop a love of reading. Find the preschool apps that fit your kid!

 

Super-smart playground designed for youngest app users.
Recommended for ages 2 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Price: $1.99
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Boynton does hilarious bit of creative whimsy for toddlers.
Recommended for ages 2 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Price: $2.99
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Fire phone, Kindle Fire

Clever mini-games help preschoolers practice key skills.
Recommended for ages 3 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Price: $2.99
Devices: iPad, Android, Fire phone, Kindle Fire

Express feelings in safe, healthy ways with Daniel’s lead.
Recommended for ages 3 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Price: $2.99
Devices: iPad

Discarded and found items inspire creativity, “upcycling.”
Recommended for ages 3 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Price: $2.99
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Virtual dollhouse encourages creative play.
Recommended for ages 3 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Price: $3.99
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire, Nook HD, Apps for Windows

Cheerful preschool math app covers wide range of skills.
Recommended for ages 3 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
Price: $6.99
Devices: iPad

Classic reborn as fee-based e-library with great selection.
Recommended for ages 4 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Price: $10 per month
Devices: iPad, Kindle Fire

Create and interact with mesmerizing natural landscape.
Recommended for ages 4 and older
Quality: 4 out of 5
Price: $2.99
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad

Adorable physics platformer creates little problem-solvers.
Recommended for ages 5 and older
Quality: 5 out of 5
Price: $2.99

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The BEST preschool apps for the money


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