Showing 123 results in Reviews of Apps & Websites

Forvo

Basic site with vast array of pronunciations from around the world

Learning Rating
Community Rating
Based on 2 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Bluster!

Versatile game emphasizes vocab-building skills

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

Grades

K–4

Price

Free

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Raz-Kids

Leveled readings with progress-tracking enhances differentiated reading program

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

Grades

Pre-K–5

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

ReadWriteThink

Free hub for literacy lessons aims to deepen learning, engagement

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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Vocabla

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

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

Grades

8–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

Mango Languages

User-friendly site with cool videos focuses on conversation, culture

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

Grades

K–12

Price

Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

SentenceBuilder for iPad

Sentence games have potential to build grammar knowledge and skills

Learning Rating
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

1–6

Price

Paid

Platforms

iPad

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

LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Mr. Pencil: The Lost Colors of Doodleburg

A creative adventure for reinforcing early literacy skills

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Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Paid

Platforms

LeapFrog games

Duolingo

Stellar language learning tool levels up skills in bite-size bursts

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, Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

Visual Thesaurus

Watch words branch out into intriguing, layered language maps

Learning Rating
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

9–12

Price

Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

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

vozMe

Way too simple text-to-audio tool suffers from lack of content, supports

Learning Rating
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews

Grades

5–7

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Write About This

Fun pictures and prompts are great for getting kids to start writing

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

Grades

Pre-K–5

Price

Free to try

Platforms

iPad

Literacy Center Education Network

Simple literacy activities offer focused practice but lack pizazz

Learning Rating
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–K

Price

Free

Platforms

Web