Learning Tools: Science, Math, and Exploration

Launching birds at targets? Exploring the solar system from your couch? Dividing a pizza into thirds? Kids can learn vital math and science skills that will give them a jump start on school and future careers. Check out these clever learning picks now.

 

Browse Learning Tools: Science, Math, and Exploration

  • Dora's Cooking Club

    Fantastic, fun math game baked into a cooking sim.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning 5
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
  • Every Body Has a Brain

    Innovative way to learn about gray matter.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning 5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
  • i Learn With Poko: Seasons and Weather! HD

    A gentle introduction to the science world for young kids.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning 4
    Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
  • LeapFrog Explorer Learning Game: Jake and the Never Land Pirates

    Games, treasure, and free exploration = swashbuckling fun.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning 5
    Platforms: Leapster Explorer, LeapPad Explorer, LeapPad2
  • Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster

    Engaging and funny interactive adventures are pure joy.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning 5
    Platforms: Xbox 360
  • Team Umizoomi

    Math-based adventures well-suited to preschoolers.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning 4
    Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi
  • DreamBox Learning Math

    Online math game adjusts in difficulty as you play.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning 5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
  • Math Blaster Online

    Exciting-yet-educational games in safe, social world.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning 5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
  • Angry Birds Space

    Sequel introduces new levels that have gravitational pull.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning 3
    Platforms: iPhone, Android, iPod Touch, iPad, Kindle Fire
  • The Magic School Bus: Oceans

    Hooks kids with fun games and loads them with knowledge.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning 5
    Platforms: Nintendo DS
  • MathBoard

    Useful practice tool customizable for range of levels.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning 3
    Platforms: iPhone, Android, iPod Touch, iPad
  • Body and Brain Connection

    Mini-games make you think, get you active, and are fun, too.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning 5
    Platforms: Xbox 360
  • Geo Walk HD - 3D World Fact Book

    Brilliantly designed app about Earth's people, places, more.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning 5
    Platforms: iPad
  • Lifeboat to Mars

    Free online ecosystem game makes learning biology fun.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning 5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
  • NASA's Space Place

    Site shows kids the fun in learning about science and tech.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning 4
  • Portal 2

    Inventive and enjoyable spatial puzzler with mild violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning 4
    Platforms: Mac, PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
  • Science Bob

    Experiment-packed site with some seriously fun science info.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning 3
  • Solar System for iPad

    Well-written interactive book with lots of multimedia.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning 4
    Platforms: iPad

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