Today on store shelves you can find many books for preschool children. But some of them are not as interesting as we would like, while others are very expensive. We would like to introduce you to the “Little Stories” application, which can not only become an excellent alternative to printed books, but also offer a new perspective on fairy tales so beloved by children.

We have already talked more than once or twice about applications for small users. For example, aboutKid's Mathor " Bedtime Stories for Kids" But today the review will be a little unusual, because we will look at three applications from the same line.

Handwritten versions of alphabets, books for developing numeracy and other similar materials are gradually becoming a thing of the past. We increasingly rely on information Technology, for technology. Therefore, we no longer even buy educational materials for children, but download them to smartphones and tablets. Today we will talk about one of these simple but effective applications. It's called Kid's Math.

Application Learning the alphabet - entertaining alphabet for kids on Android

Every mother sees a little genius in her child, and the main task of parents is to help the child gain the necessary knowledge. And modern gadgets, in turn, make the learning process faster and more interesting. Today we will talk about one application for Android that will allow your child to learn the alphabet in the shortest possible time.

Child control - monitor your children's use of your smartphone

Quite often, parents (and not only) are faced with the fact that their little miracle (or maybe a younger brother or sister) asks them to give them a phone or tablet to play. Naturally, there is no crime in this. But, in addition to the fact that spending a long time with a device can negatively affect the eyes and posture of a young and growing body, a situation may also occur when the child, getting excited, does not really want to return your gadget to you. Taking away a child's favorite toy is an extremely inhumane decision. This is where an application that will take care of the health and psyche of the child can come to your aid. Application "Children's control" for Android allows you to set a timer, after which the application itself will tell the child that the time is up and the phone “needs to rest.” Now in the eyes of a child you will not look like a tyrant who takes away everything that is most precious.

Fairy Tales app - interactive 3D fairy tales for Android

Surely our mother read various books to each of us as children. Modern mothers, in the age of high technology, have only one question: “How to instill in your child a love of reading?” The answer is quite simple and will not take long to arrive. If your child does not like simple books, then show him interactive books with bright pictures, beautiful animation and built-in educational games that will not only entertain your child, but also educate him.

From an early age, children can use educational applications. They know how to use a smartphone or tablet and can open their favorite apps before they master the ABC book. There are tons of apps available for mobile platforms, but not all of them are suitable for children. For example, many have paid content, and if the child does not understand that he is sending real money every time, this can create problems for parents.

The Kaspersky Lab blog has compiled list of educational apps for children on Android and iOS. Free and paid games made it into the Top 10.

10. Minecraft

It's impossible to write about mobile games for kids without mentioning Minecraft. This is an amazing educational game that will last almost indefinitely. You can play it in one of two main modes - survival and creative. In the first one, the player needs to collect resources and build buildings during the daytime in order to survive the night, which is full of monsters. In creative mode, there is nothing dangerous, the player can explore the world, fly and build fantastic structures. Minecraft is suitable for children aged seven years and older.

9. Math Academy and Word Academy

Training programs that combine practical tasks with games and rewards to give your child extra incentive to succeed. Useful for children from 3 years old.

8. Dr.Panda

This is a whole series of free mobile gaming applications. For example, in the game Dr. Panda in Space, a child can explore outer space, discover asteroids, new planets, and maybe even a black hole. The games are suitable for children aged 3+.

7. Cut the Rope

Om Nom is hungry for candy, and the player's task is to provide the little glutton with sweets by cutting the ropes on which they are suspended. It becomes more and more difficult to do this from level to level. A funny and cheerful game develops children's fine motor skills, reaction, spatial thinking and the ability to build logical chains.

6. Star Walk Kids

The application with a cartoon-style interface will tell young astronomers everything that is useful to know about the stars, planets and constellations. Using the built-in gyroscope, you can align the map on the screen with the stars visible from your location. Age limit: 3+.

5. Monument Valley

An educational mobile puzzle game in which the player needs to guide Princess Ida through intricate labyrinths of optical illusions and unusual objects. To find hidden passages in levels, the player must interact with the environment. This interaction includes moving platforms and pillars, and creating bridges. Monument Valley encourages children to think outside the box. You can play from the age of three.

4. Limbo

The only game on the list of the best children's mobile games that has an age limit of 16+. The main character is a boy in a desert world with little variety of colors (black, white and shades of gray). A logic game that requires you to jump over obstacles and complete simple tasks that require ingenuity and attention.

3. The Human Body

The application is intended for children who want to learn how the human body works and functions. Every part of this educational mobile game is interactive: the heart beats, the lungs breathe, the skin feels, and the eyes see. The game is only available in App store and has an age rating of 4+.

2. Toca Boca

This is a studio developing games for tablets and smartphones. The developers claim that their apps help children develop their imagination. You can easily verify this by downloading at least the mobile game Toca Nature, in which you can create your own world, populating it with animals and adding forests, mountains and lakes to the landscape. Children aged 4 years and older can be the god of the microworld.

1. Machinarium

The most fun and educational mobile game for children aged 3 years and older has become a useful application in the quest genre. Great graphics and music, a good message of the game, and funny characters - that's what makes Machinarium interesting for users of all ages. The player's task is to return small robot, ended up in a landfill, in the city of robots Machinarium.

Various smart assistants have long penetrated our lives. Today, no one can be surprised by a smartphone or tablet; such technology is accessible and widely available! However, gadgets are associated with entertainment, and with their help you can simplify the process of learning the school curriculum, you just need to use a few special applications. With them, learning will become truly visual and interactive. Electronic gadgets - irreplaceable helpers modern schoolchildren who have extensive communication capabilities and make everyday tasks much easier!

For example, simulator apps teach skills in a playful way that you cannot do without at a school desk!

Quick Brain is a mathematical simulator aimed at training mental arithmetic. The main goal is to quickly solve mathematical problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division! With each correct answer, the complexity of the tasks increases, which forces you to concentrate and stimulates the speed of solving.

Among the modes: selecting an answer, true/false, entering an answer manually. Separately, you can practice the multiplication tables - useful for elementary school students. There is also a game, the application has a built-in mathematical puzzle 2048. A well-thought-out interface allows you to train literally on the go: in transport, during a break. Application testing was carried out on a smartphone.

Stress and spelling trainers are primarily aimed at those who are preparing for the Unified State Exam. At the same time, the proposed situations are found everywhere in the school curriculum. Interactive applications will help you effortlessly remember difficult spelling and stress situations.

Those who study foreign languages ​​cannot do without DuoLingo. The interactive simulator develops reading, speaking, writing and listening comprehension. main feature- game form and the ability to take tests on the go.

Lessons are available for Russian-speaking users in English, German, French and Spanish languages. You can take an unlimited number of courses at the same time. First of all, the application determines the current level of training, after which an individual program is built. DuoLingo focuses on conversational vocabulary and is based on short tasks and questions. For greater motivation, you can set the desired amount of time spent on studying per day.

Without exaggeration we can say that Photomath- camera calculator. Instead of traditional data entry, the application uses a camera for recognition mathematical examples. The program can handle: linear, quadratic, trigonometric, logarithmic equations and inequalities, as well as entire systems, factorials and integrals. In addition to the answer, the system demonstrates detailed solution. The application is suitable for students of all grades, as well as for parents who want to control the completion of assignments.

The traditional way of entering examples into a calculator cannot be called visual; additional skills are required. MyScript Calulator works with the most visual - handwritten input. The working screen imitates paper, no keys with mathematical operations. In addition to basic mathematical operations, MyScript Calculator supports fractions, powers, roots, moduli, and trigonometry. Unfortunately, the application does not solve the example step by step, but immediately shows the ready answer.

Parents are concerned about their child - naturally, modern cities are fraught with many dangers. The tracker application allows you to monitor the location of your child and other family members. All you need is a smartphone with GPS connected to the Internet. A smartphone was used for testing. There were no problems with GPS, and the connection via LTE made it possible to quickly receive information about movements. It is worth understanding that control is based on trust; it is necessary to explain that the tracker is driven by care, and not by the desire to completely track every step of the child. Don't forget about your child's personal space!

GeoLoc is an advanced tracker application. Except basic capabilities track the location of devices within one family, the following functions are available: monitoring the battery level, SOS button, family chat, the ability to get directions to any smartphone within the group.

For convenience, you can assign safe zones, for example: school, home, football section, and so on. The service will notify parents if a child enters or leaves the designated area. At the same time, the application supports the right to personal space; if necessary, the parent can temporarily disable tracking of their smartphone.

Another indispensable tool for a student is a tablet with an Internet connection. We had at our disposal an interesting choice for a child. For your little money, the tablet is even equipped with a cover - extremely unusual! After all, no matter how large a smartphone is, it is more convenient to view web pages and documents on a tablet. In the learning process, books and textbooks are increasingly found in electronic format, which have to be downloaded directly during classes. I note that teachers react more calmly to a tablet than to a smartphone - a toy.

Polaris Office - universal mobile office suite with the support Word documents, Power Point, Excel, Google Docs and Adobe PDF. Textbooks, teaching aids, tests - the program can handle everything! At the same time, the application is lightweight - it takes up about 50 MB, which is why it works quickly on almost any device.

A tablet is an assistant not only at school; special services will help you complete all your homework assignments. One of them - Brainly, in Russia also known as the Knowledge portal. It's kind of social network, its main task is mutual assistance in completing school assignments in any subjects. There are already more than six million solved exercises in the service database, and you can always ask your question. Brainly is an indispensable assistant that makes homework easier.

During self-study You can't do without theory. Foxford Textbook- an advanced reference book that contains theory from grades 1 to 11. The number of items varies depending on the class. For elementary school, only mathematics is available, then the number of disciplines presented grows, the maximum being collected for high school. The selected material is based on the school curriculum; many topics are given at basic and advanced levels.

In addition to reference books that contain a large number of subjects, it is useful to use specialized applications on subjects of particular interest. One of them - Physics from Study Apps. The appendix collects and sorts theory across the entire school course; the material is presented briefly but clearly. Study Apps also has reference books for biology, math, chemistry, and social studies.

YouTube is the most popular video hosting site, which is perceived as entertainment resource. Although it publishes video lectures that help you master missed material and prepare for tests and exams.

Today, knowledge is more accessible than ever, heavy textbooks fade into the background, all you need is a few electronic gadgets! An electronic reader will complete the picture. The Trashbox community got to know the reader. Its internal storage capacity of 4 GB will fit all the necessary literature. There will even be room to download music that you can listen to while reading. But there is also a slot for cards microSD memory up to 32 GB.

We are truly convinced that electronic gadgets are indispensable assistants for the modern student, which have a wide range of capabilities and make everyday tasks much easier! This type of technology is the future, you just need to change your perception and your attitude towards it. After all, a smartphone, tablet and e-reader are not just toys, but powerful working tools that increase learning efficiency!

Read the review on how to make Android for a child not only not harmful, but also useful. Best programs, including not only games.

Under the operating room Android system A huge number of applications have been developed. In this article we will look at those that should be installed on the smartphone or tablet that the child uses.

In one of the materials somewhere nearby, we looked at... Now it’s the turn to talk about what programs need to be installed on such a device. You won't leave the choice to the child himself, will you? So he can download some bullshit or something obscene. Therefore, we recommend that you download the applications listed in this article yourself, and then set a ban on installing other programs. Of course, all this applies to those cases when the child is not yet 12-13 years old.

Applications that parents need on their children's smartphone

Some applications should be installed for the safety of the child. Although Android already offers some good features of this kind. For example, you can use the “ Remote control Android”, seeing the current location of the smartphone - for this additional programs will not be required (read more about this in the article about). However, the “green robot” will not warn you that the child has left the safe zone. Therefore, it won’t hurt to download KidControl or an application with similar functionality.

The above program monitors the readings of the GPS chip. If the parent has previously indicated where the child's home and school are located, then KidControl will automatically notify about visiting these places. And in case of any trouble, the child will be able to press the SOS button, sending parents and relatives an alarm signal with the current coordinates. The program also allows you to specify dangerous zones - in this case, when visiting them, parents will be notified about this. A corresponding message will also appear if the battery charge is running low. The program installs quickly, and its premium version writes a full history of movements. We recommend spending money on it right away, as it will also save you from advertising, and make Android much safer for your child.

Control over application installation

You can also install Child Lock on your child’s smartphone. This application is also called “Children's Control”. Surely you have already guessed what exactly the functionality of this program is. With its help you can share everything installed applications into two categories. The first includes those programs that the child can safely run. The second category will consist of “adult” applications - their launch will require entering a PIN code known only to parents.

But don't think that Child Lock is only for devices that parents use occasionally. No, the application is also useful on those smartphones that are at the complete disposal of the child. In this case, the function “ Safe Internet" It limits the use of programs that operate via the World Wide Web. In this case, you don’t have to worry about your child spending too much time on the Internet at school.

The application can be deactivated for a certain period of time. This can be useful if you urgently need the device for something. It should also be noted that the child is unlikely to guess which program is blocking access for him. The fact is that Child Lock masquerades as a regular “Notepad”, giving away almost nothing. "Children's Control" is distributed free of charge. There are advertisements inside the application.

Launcher for kids

Introduces a peculiar parental control and the Kid Mode app. But it has a completely different operating principle. This program is something like branded shell. She changes the interface operating system, at the same time adding all sorts of children's games and providing access to relevant videos. At the same time, the program keeps records of the child’s actions. He can then look at his own progress, divided into separate categories - math, reading, science, etc. It is displayed in the form of a graph or pie chart. Unfortunately, this application has a serious flaw. For now it only has an English interface. The program also has paid content. However, a child will not be able to buy it by accident, because for this he will need your password or even your finger. In any case, Android for children with such an application becomes much more friendly.

If your baby has not yet learned to walk, then it is unlikely that he has his own smartphone. However, even in this case, you can use one very useful application. We are talking about "Baby Monitor Annie". This program must be installed on two devices running under Android control or iOS. Essentially, it turns two devices into an analogue of walkie-talkies. You can be in another room, while watching your child - one of the devices should be placed next to him.

In fact, “Baby Monitor Annie” allows you to monitor even four children. The number of parent devices is not at all limited. And you don't have to be in the next room. The application uses not only Wi-Fi, but also 3G connection. As a result, the application should appeal to fathers who regularly travel on business trips. It can transmit not only sound, but also video. If the smartphone located near the child begins to shrink, the program will definitely notify you about this, asking you to use it. charger. Annie Baby Monitor is distributed free of charge. But to open some features and eliminate advertising, you will have to buy a family license.

Learning a foreign language

Nowadays, you can also use your smartphone for learning. We recommend that you install the application on your device - it should help your child learn a foreign language. The program supports French, German and English languages. At the same time, the interface is completely Russified, so there will definitely be no problems with mastering the application.

The main advantage of the program is the fact that it teaches a person foreign language skills in a playful way. Points are awarded for correct answers, as a result of which you want to once again break your record and win achievements as quickly as possible. Foreign language here offered in both written and oral form. You can start using the application with any language understanding skills - it will definitely adapt to you. In this regard, adults can also use the program. This is also evidenced by the fact that in total about 150 million people are currently registered with Duolingo - it can’t just be children.

The application is distributed free of charge. However, it does contain advertising. Developers may ask for money for advanced courses. However basic courses which children need are taken for free. The developers claim that the program contains 34 hours of training, which is comparable in effectiveness to a semester at the university.

Applications for learning Russian

Is your child already attending school? Then the Russian Language program will not hurt him. This application contains many courses related to the study of the great and mighty. Some are about nouns, others about adjectives, others teach how to write correctly... Each course consists of a certain number of questions. Answer options are attached. If something is not clear, you can view the relevant rules of the Russian language.

The program awards points for correct answers. There is also a leaderboard - to participate in it you must have the Google Play Games application installed. It should be noted that in “Russian Language” there is no division of courses according to user skills. It is possible that the child will stumble upon questions that are studied only in the seventh or eighth grades. In this case, there is no need to worry - these questions can be left for later.

Programs for the youngest children

When it comes to educational apps, they are usually designed for little ones. And we can talk about such programs forever. Or at least dedicate a separate article to them. Here we will mention only the most famous creations of developers, tailored for the little ones:

• ABC HD - turns into a tablet (it is better to use a device with big screen) into a kind of primer. Each letter is illustrated with an interactive picture and voiced. Such an application should help a child master letters and the alphabet.
• We study the alphabet - another analogue of the Primer, but more advanced. There is interesting animation here, and all analogies will be understandable to any child. However, for full version developers are asking for money. However, this is the case when it is better not to save.
• Maths and numbers is the simplest application for kids. It helps you learn all the numbers, and also encourages you to count up to 10. The program contains simple tasks in which your child can count animals, show numbers on their fingers, and perform other similar actions.
• Lola's Math Train - good program, which accelerates learning of simple subtraction and addition skills. The application has cute character animations, which allows you not to lose interest in solving puzzles. The tasks are very simple, so the program is recommended for preschool children.

Android for children - apps that children will want

Of course, the child himself will want to install completely different applications on his smartphone or tablet. It is unlikely that he will willingly download from Google Play training programs. Let him install a few programs for entertainment.

Access to videos for children

What do we love to do most as children? Perhaps watch cartoons. For these purposes you can use . However, this program is best hidden from the child's eyes. The fact is that with its help he can accidentally stumble upon adult content. It’s easier to give your baby access to the Our Cartoons app. A preschool child will be delighted with the selection that is available in the program. In fact, this is a set of YouTube channels containing Soviet cartoons. Moreover, all animation films are divided into several categories. There is even a separate section with songs from cartoons, which is constantly updated! Please note that there is no offline viewing here. But you probably have Wi-Fi at home. And watch cartoons somewhere on the street or in kindergarten The child definitely won't. In a village or country house you will have to use 3G or 4G with unlimited tariff- there are no other options.

Another good option for watching YouTube is to use its special children's version. The “YouTube for Kids” app has been created by Google, so you can be sure of its quality. Only children's content is included here. If a video seems too adult to you, just click the “Complain” button - the moderators will immediately exclude it.

With the help of YouTube, children can watch Russian animated series “Fixies” and “Masha and the Bear,” Soviet cartoons from Soyuzmultfilm, as well as some foreign animated series. It uses a familiar interface - almost nothing distinguishes it from regular YouTube.

Talking Tom

In this article we will not talk about games. However, it’s impossible not to mention Talking Tom. In fact, it is something between a game and an application. The child is asked to click on the cat, perform different actions with it and listen to its phrases. If necessary, you can even record the result on video. Tom Cat can make faces, repeat the user's words, and also perform various funny actions. At the same time, there is no final result here - the child is not asked to score points and break any records. Therefore, “Talking Tom” is still not a game.

Fairy tales for Android for children

What else do little children adore? Of course, read books. But not detective novels or fantasy, but all kinds of fairy tales. Modern gadgets open up wide opportunities for book publishers. For example, fairy tales can be made interactive, which will arouse great interest in the child. In particular, the creators of the application “Tales of the Magic Forest” took advantage of this opportunity.

This program most similar to panorama books. Only here there are not only interactive scenes, but also mini-games. If the child copes with the tasks, he thereby earns points. In the future, they can be spent on purchasing new fairy tales. But it’s much easier to buy them for real money - believe me, you definitely won’t go broke. The basic version of the application contains the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs”. It allows you to appreciate the work of the voice actors and the quality of the graphics. In the future, you can purchase “Turnip”, “Teremok”, “Three Bears” and other Russian folk tales.

Educational stories for children on Android

An interesting mixture of fairy tales and cartoons is the material included in the application “Little Stories”. The developers assure that their creation will appeal to absolutely all children, whose ages range from 2 to 5 years. In fact, these are well-known little books that tell about simple things. At the same time, the books are illustrated with interactive animation, which was worked on by professional artists. The child can touch different objects in the picture - they will answer him.

The stories recorded in this program are about caring, neighborliness, friendship, kindness, sports and many other things. Moreover, a lot of stories have been recorded. Of course, you will have to buy interactive books. But their cost varies from 30 to 75 rubles. Agree, this is not so much - paper books would cost you much more, and they would not offer such wonderful interactivity.

The program “Fairy Tales for Kids” is completely free. All books contained in it can be viewed and listened to without any investment. A total of 50 audio tales are available, which are supplemented with a total of six hundred illustrations. However, it is necessary to remember that the application was not created by the Russians. In this regard, the set of fairy tales is specific - these are mainly works that are loved in the West. But there is a Russian translation, so you shouldn’t worry too much. But advertising can sometimes be annoying - it is through this that developers make money. You can remove it only by disconnecting the device from the Internet.

Summarizing

Now you know which applications should be installed on your child’s smartphone or tablet. And from now on you understand that such a device can not only entertain, but also teach something. Did our article help you? And perhaps you can advise us to supplement it with some other application? We are waiting for your feedback in the comments!

A year ago, I complained to my friend that there were too few good children's apps on the iPad. Now there are so many of these applications that parents have a long time to choose the best ones. We decided to compile a convenient catalog of children's programs, reviews of which are already available on our website in the iPad for children section.

For the convenience of parents, we tried to group games and educational programs by age. If any application is not in its group, please write about it in the comments and we will fix it. :)

Catalog updated 01/03/2014

iPad apps for children under 3 years old:

For children aged 10-12 years old, puzzle games, arcade games, and jigsaw puzzles can already be recommended. There are so many good games that it is impossible to add them all here. Take a look at our catalog of the best games on iPad, you'll probably find something there too. I also plan to soon release a catalog of games for girls aged 10-12 years.

Children's apps for creativity

You can engage with children of any age on the iPad, creating performances in a puppet theater or books in special application. Here we have collected the most interesting of these applications:

Foldify – patterns for gluing paper figures.

Puppet Pals HD – puppet theater on your iPad. You can add your own characters and make a show with them. The scene can be recorded on video.

My Story – Book Maker for Kids is an application for creating books. You can draw or add photos to the pages, voice each of them and import them into the reader.

KidsCraft - Children's Art Workshop - a bright, colorful application with detailed master classes for children's creativity. The crafts are very interesting and quite simple (just for little kids).