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10 Great Free Apps for Elementary Schoolers
It's hard to narrow the list of great apps for elementary schoolers out there; there's certainly no shortage of options! Here are 10 free elementary school app recommendations hand-picked by our editors and chosen for their quality and versatility. We've made sure there's something for just about every need. Use these apps with students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade to help them hone their social skills, tell stories, use their imaginations, and get going on foundational ELA, math, social studies, science, and arts.
TinyTap, Create interactive lessons & games
Publisher: TinyTap Ltd.
Book-and-game builder empowers creativity, boasts vast content library
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ScratchJr
Publisher: DevTech Research Group at Tufts University, Lifelong Kindergarten Group at MIT Media Lab, and Playful Invention Company
Drag-and-drop programming is an effective intro for budding programmers
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Epic! - Unlimited Books for Kids
Publisher: Epic! Creations
Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books
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Seesaw: The Learning Journal
Publisher: Seesaw, Inc.
Versatile digital portfolio appeals to teachers, students, and parents
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Plum's Photo Hunt
Publisher: PBS KIDS
Photo-finding missions get kids out to explore and enjoy their world
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TeleStory
Publisher: Launchpad Toys
Direct and star in zany TV shows with fun, easy-to-use movie maker
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Recap: Video Response and Reflection for Education
Publisher: Satarii Inc.
Video-reflection app puts new spin on formative assessment
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Wizard School
Publisher: Duck Duck Moose
Curated videos and creative challenges ignite active learning
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Shadow Puppet Edu
Publisher: Shadow Puppet Inc.
Resource-rich video slide-show creator a gem for a variety of classrooms
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DIY App - Creative Community for Kids
Publisher: DIY
From cardboarding to cooking, this app helps kids find the fun in DIY
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