Best Apps, Games, and Websites for Learning

Discover the Best Learning Products for Your Kids

Looking for fun games that require critical thinking skills? Cool apps that exercise creative muscles? Engaging websites that encourage vocabulary building through collaboration? We've sifted through the vast sea of products out there and have rated and reviewed each one based on its learning potential. Now that we've done the heavy lifting, you can find engaging and fun apps, games, and websites that help equip kids and teens with the skills they need to thrive in tomorrow's world.

Look for reviews with our Learning Ratings symbol to find gems for your kids. You'll also find recommended lists, articles, and guides that feature the best products.
 

 

An unbiased, nonpartisan ratings system for apps, games, and websites that highlights both learning potential and fun for kids.

All digital media are not created equal. We believe that it's important to provide a resource to help parents evaluate and discover great learning products for kids.

Our experts evaluate each title using research-based criteria and provide details on the subjects and skills your child can learn, as well as its overall learning potential.

 


Featured Learning Guides

2013 ON for Learning Award Winners

Common Sense Media's ON for Learning Award is given to the very best in kids' digital media.

Power Up!

Apps for kids who have special needs or learning differences

 

"Best of" Lists

Our "Best of" lists offer handpicked, carefully reviewed titles based on specific subjects, skills, topics, and age ranges.

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