Leapfrog LeapPad Review and 5 Free Educational Apps

 

 

free educational apps

 

My granddaughter entered first grade this year.  I remember praying that she would pull through her birth and become a healthy, happy little girl.  She entered this world at 2lbs. 10oz.  However, she is thriving and feisty.  She loves watching YouTube videos on her tablet, but we’ve had to limit her time watching them.  We want her to engage in more educational sites so she can enhance her educational.  So, I purchased the Leapfrog LeapPad Ultimate, Pink  for her as a Christmas gift.  Math, reading, and science activities can be found on the pad when shipped.   Additionally, there is music, puzzles, and other creative activities.  The content is for preschool through 9 years old.  As a result, she will get plenty of use out of it.

 

Leapfrog LeapPad

The tablet is well made, and the screen is shatter proof.  Currently, we’re focused on reading and writing with Zarriah.  Thankfully, she love the reading app.   She is able to read along and focus on new words.  Additionally, you purchase other products on www.Leapfrog.com or Amazon.

In addition to the printables that I create for her, I also have her visit the following free educational apps. They come highly recommended by the Virginia Beach school system.  I must say I agree with their recommendation.

Seussvillewww.seussville.com – First, great site for the Dr. Seuss lover.  There’s plenty of activities and games that teach children to notice differences, reading, word search and more.  You can also purchase Dr. Seuss books here.

PBSwww.pbskids.com – Next, this is a great site for the Daniel Tiger, Dinosaur Train, Arthur and Cookie Monster lover.  Learn how to read, science and help rescue animals are a few of the apps available on PBS.

Highlightswww.highlights.com – Highlights has been around for many years.  The site offers games and activities including hidden pictures, recipes, crafts and more.  My grandson loves the hidden object activities.

Storyline Onlinewww.storylineonline.net – This site offers a diverse selection of books which are read on-line by celebrities. Stars participating are Kevin Costner, Viola Davis, Christian Slater, Ed O’Neil, and Mary Steenburgen to name a few.  The site receives  100 million views annually from children around the world.  Teachers use this in their classroom and doctor’s use in their waiting room.  They also provide an option to purchase any books that you child may like.

Fun Brain www.funbrain.com – Another one of my favorite free educational apps is Fun Brain. This site offers activities from 1st grade through 8th grade.  I checked out the activities for the 1st grade and 5th grades. The 1st grade activities included 205 lessons which included learning about money, addition, subtraction and reading.   Activities for the 5th grade included math, vocabulary words, reading and more.

Finally, I hope that you will check out the Leapfrog Leappad and the free educational apps.  Providing additional educational activities for kids will enhance their learning experience.   You may also like The Importance of Early Childhood Education.

 

 

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  1. My daughters had Leap Pads growing up, they loved it!  All those educational games and apps.  Looks like Leap Pads are better than ever now!

    • Rhonda Gales says

      I was really impressed with the Leap Pad. My granddaughter loves it, and stays engaged. The games and apps are awesome.  Great purchase with no regrets.

  2. Love Leapfrog products!  I bought them all the time for Lexi and am always getting them for gifts!

  3. When my boys were younger they all had LeapPad tablets are they were great educational tools.

    • Rhonda Gales says

      Hi Victoria.  My granddaughter loves the tablet.  I agree, it is a great educational tool.  Thanks for stopping by.