Showing 13 results in Reviews of Apps & Websites

HOMER: Fun Learning for Kids

Early learners explore fun activities to gain literacy skills and more

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

Pre-K–2

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

WordWhile: Casual Literary Fun

Clever fill-in-the-blank game playfully promotes literature

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

3–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

NPR One

Trusty podcast app has quality content but lacks learning supports

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews

Grades

9–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD, Chrome, Windows

Shake-a-Phrase: Fun with Words and Sentences

Silly sentences build grammar and vocabulary skills, inspire writing

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

2–8

Price

Paid

Platforms

Kindle Fire

Dictionary.

Vast word reference features tons of content and word games

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

3–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Chrome

News360

Customizable reader has top-notch features, but beware of iffy content

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

7–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Windows

Rosetta Course

Stellar but pricey tool immerses users in meaningful language learning

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD, Chrome

Learn French, Spanish, Portuguese and other languages for free with busuu

Language-learning network has good potential, but questionable content

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Community Rating
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Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

11–12

Price

Free, Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Chrome

Vocabla

Custom and ready-made word lists, but quality and accuracy are hit and miss

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

8–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

Meet Heckerty

A friendly witch teaches about self-acceptance in sweet ebook

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

Pre-K–2

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

Dictionary - Merriam-Webster

No-frills reference isn't highly engaging but gets the job done

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Windows, Web

Middle School Vocabulary Prep

Colorful, simple vocab practice lacks word context

Learning Rating
Community Rating
Based on 2 reviews

Grades

6–8

Price

Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

Sight Words Hangman

Spooky but clever twist on a classic for fun sight-words practice

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews

Grades

K–2

Price

Paid

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire