Four apps which through engaging and age-appropriate lessons and activities bring alive scientific concepts for children

– Kiran Balimane

Khan Academy Kids
Platform: iOS, Android, Web
Age Group: 2-8 years
Khan Academy Kids is a free, awards-winning app for children aged two-eight years from Khan Academy, the globally acclaimed math-science online learning academy founded by Indian-origin, US-based educator Salman Khan. The app features a vast library of interactive lessons, educational games, and stories for children to explore scientific concepts. Uniquely, its adaptive learning algorithm tailors the learning experience to suit each child’s learning style. Moreover, it provides parents with valuable insights into their child’s learning progress. The app’s user-friendly interface and colorful, interactive design make it an excellent choice for young children to start a science learning adventure.

Science360
Platform: iOS, Web
Age group: All ages
Science360 is a free app designed by the US-based National Science Foundation (NSF). It provides access to high-quality science and engineering news, images, videos and lessons. Children can remain up-to-date on latest scientific research as well as access a comprehensive library of science topics.

The Human Body by Tinybop
Platform: iOS, Android
Age Group: 4+ years
This is an interactive educational app for children to learn about the human body, its various organs and how they function. The app features detailed models of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems. Additionally, it features animations and labels, enabling children to understand complex biological concepts and encourages them to conduct virtual experiments. With its rich educational content and interactive design, The Human Body by Tinybop is an excellent resource for teaching children human biology.

Earth School: Science for Kids
Platform: iOS, Android
Age Group: 3-8 years
This educational app is designed to teach young children about the wonders of Planet Earth. It provides a series of interactive lessons and games related to the solar system, weather patterns, water cycle, etc. The engaging lessons are embellished with colorful animations to make learning engaging and interactive. Moreover, it encourages hands-on learning by allowing children to conduct virtual experiments and observe results in real-time. The app also includes quizzes and challenges to reinforce learning.