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Math Apps and Games for Preschool and Kindergarten
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Elmo Loves 123s
Sesame Street sets the standard for teaching numbers
Bottom line: Elmo Loves 123s takes kids on a learning romp from writing numbers to addition and subtraction.
Gracie & Friends Birthday Cafe
Numbers-and-quantity game has precise focus and superb scaffolding
Bottom line: Super approach to teaching a very specific topic: Help kids develop an easy familiarity with quantities under five.
Gracie & Friends Lemonade Stand
Interactive games thoroughly address small, focused learning goal
Bottom line: Games do a nice job of providing practice with a very specific early math principle; they work even better as part of a whole teaching unit.
Native Numbers
Learning makes sense with fun, engaging number games
Bottom line: The app is on the pricey side, but it's a good investment and delivers high-quality games that promote a deep understanding of early math concepts.
PBS KIDS Measure Up!
Fun mixes with learning in adventure-themed measurement activities
Bottom line: Games and videos give kids great exposure to and practice with a variety of measurement topics.
Peg + Cat: The Tree Problem
Fun games require spatial reasoning to help Cat jump out of a tree
Bottom line: Get kids problem-solving and thinking about basic spatial reasoning in a fun, welcoming setting.
TallyTots
Engaging games encourage playful interaction with numbers, counting
Bottom line: Well-designed games provide a fun and effective way to get kids interacting with and understanding numbers.
Team Umizoomi Math: Zoom into Numbers HD
Cute mini-games introduce math to young learners
Bottom line: Preschoolers learn math foundations in a tactile way while playing cute games and earning rewards.
Doodle Math: Numbers
Hone expertise in numbers 1 to 10, from basic to complex
Bottom line: With a little extra support, a good pick to help kids work toward fluency with numbers 10 and under.
DragonBox Numbers
Explore the concept of numbers through puzzles and fun gameplay
Bottom line: Though there are a few kinks, kids experience fun gameplay while internalizing fundamental number concepts.
Intro to Math, by Montessorium
Fascinating hands-on activities unlock key beginning number concepts
Bottom line: Virtual Montessori-style tools help kids understand foundational number concepts.
Love to Count by Pirate Trio
Hundreds of tasks and swashbuckling fun for new math learners
Bottom line: By blending simple math skills into pirate games, Love to Count by Pirate Trio helps kids understand why math matters.
Montessori 1st Operations
Montessori tools and fun rewards help kids learn math concepts
Bottom line: Montessori 1st Operations helps kids learn math concepts by blending Montessori principles with points, rewards, and fun monsters.
Moose Math - by Duck Duck Moose
Fun story-based, CCSS-aligned math is a great classroom addition
Bottom line: An empowering tool for practicing early math skills through mini-games.
Park Math
Brilliant math activities are as fun as a trip to the park
Bottom line: Park Math is a remarkable early math practice activity app that's fun and effective.
xGerms Counting
Helpful hints, whimsical rewards boost early math learning
Bottom line: This is a fun introduction to counting, with cute graphics and solid learning progression, but has a limited engagement factor.
MathBRIX
Building blocks form solid math concepts one brick at a time
Bottom line: Strong tool for independent use without forfeiting conceptual understanding.
PBS KIDS Lab
Explore outstanding new math and language additions to PBS KIDS family
Bottom line: With PBS-pedigree content that's up to its usual standards of excellence, this is a great, fun resource that ensures high learning potential.
Todo Math: School Edition
One arithmetic app fulfills the needs of many learners
Bottom line: A variety of strategies and accommodations make this app classroom-ready for a variety of levels and abilities.
Jump Numbers
Save the Snortles! Build multiplication skills in silly, fun math game
Bottom line: Absorbing gameplay helps students hone their addition and skip-counting skills.
Pattern Shapes, by the Math Learning Center
Virtual pattern blocks with some extra useful teaching tools
Bottom line: If you don't already have a bucket of pattern blocks, or you want a more portable option, this free version may be a great fit for your classroom.
Number Pieces, by The Math Learning Center
Finicky controls limit cool but basic virtual base-ten blocks
Bottom line: Every teacher should have a set of base-ten blocks, and this is a workable but limited substitute when compared to the real deal.
DoodleMaths
Short, daily practice and positive language make success accessible
Bottom line: A good, adaptive program that can be used to support a growth mindset along with strong math skills.
Mathseeds
Entertaining activities help keep early math exciting
Bottom line: Fun collection of lessons and games drives home math concepts.
Bugs and Numbers
Critter app that covers wide array of fundamentals has terrific value
Bottom line: From matching and measurements to telling time and fractions, Bugs and Numbers covers more math skills than most apps.
Dexteria Dots - Get in Touch with Math
Ingenious, intuitive way for kids to learn and practice the basics
Bottom line: Fun, innovative math tool engages and helps a variety of learners practice and build fluency.
The Counting Kingdom
Magical math game teaches addition, boosts problem-solving skills
Bottom line: With engaging gameplay and solid math content, it’s an excellent way for kids to learn and use addition and problem-solving strategies.
Splash Math
A colorful, fun way for students to build math skill mastery
Bottom line: These engaging math games for younger kids are great for math skills practice, but you'll need a paid account to access a substantial amount of the content.
Teachley EDU
Fun math gameplay with solid skill-building and helpful teacher tools
Bottom line: Teachley lets teachers monitor progress and easily meet students' needs, though it's probably most appealing to kids in lower elementary.