Bandimal
Captivating music creation app for young musicians
Bottom Line: For iOS-infused preschool and kindergarten classrooms, this could be an excellent intro to electronic music.
Purple Mash
Games, animation, coding, and valuable feedback transform learning
Bottom Line: Powerhouse platform of hands-on creative lessons encourages student exploration, social opportunities, and agency.
Artsonia Kids Art Museum
Online art museum empowers students to exhibit, explain their work
Bottom Line: A time-tested digital art museum where students can share work, reflect on their artistic process, and help teachers assess artistic concept comprehension.
My Story School eBook Maker
Sleek platform is a great artistic tool, intro to digital storytelling
Bottom Line: This is a good, accessible way to get kids creating, but teachers will need to create wraparound lessons on story structure.
The Robot Factory by Tinybop
Improve designs, collect favorites in robot creation sandbox
Bottom Line: A well-made and enjoyable STEM app that leverages what's great about play -- experimentation -- to spark engineering interest.
Kennedy Center Education
Stellar content, practical tips for integrating arts into every subject
Bottom Line: If you're willing to do some digging and prep, this is a terrific resource for integrating the arts across the curriculum.
MetKids
Whimsical, kid-friendly intro to the wide world of art
Bottom Line: A wonderful, endlessly detailed way to get kids engaged in the world of art.
Pixton
Popular comics platform centers students' creativity
Bottom Line: Platform can motivate students to share subject knowledge in a way that blends art and literacy.
Tate Kids
Hands-on activities and explorations give the art world a splash of color
Bottom Line: A wonderful site that really engages kids in the world of art and provides great inspirations.
Tinkercad
Amazingly simple yet powerful online CAD tool turns kids into makers
Bottom Line: Full-featured site and app make iterative 3D design accessible, social, and relevant.
