Khan Academy Kids
Creative, smart mix of activities for pre-K to 2 is a breath of fresh air
Bottom Line: This early-learning standout offers scaffolded, creative learning of foundational skills.
HOMER: Fun Learning for Kids
Early learners explore fun activities to gain literacy skills and more
Bottom Line: Top-notch phonics program effectively coaches students, but lacks some standard features useful for the classroom.
TinyTap: Kids' Learning Games
Book-and-game builder empowers creativity, boasts vast content library
Bottom Line: With some patience and planning, this game maker can be a classroom game changer.
Artsonia Kids Art Museum
Online art museum empowers students to exhibit, explain their work
Bottom Line: A time-tested digital art museum where students can share work, reflect on their artistic process, and help teachers assess artistic concept comprehension.
ScratchJr
Drag-and-drop programming is an effective intro for budding coders
Bottom Line: With a little adult help, this is a rich platform for getting kids into programming and digital creation.
Epic! - Kids' Books and Videos
Free, expansive digital library unlocks treasure trove of books
Bottom Line: This large collection of books and videos on a wide variety of topics is an easy -- and free -- enhancement to any classroom library.
Seesaw
Versatile digital portfolio appeals to teachers, students, and parents
Bottom Line: A powerful multimedia learning and communication tool that demonstrates student progress over time.
Plum's Photo Hunt
Photo-finding missions get kids out to explore and enjoy their world
Bottom Line: Inspiring photo-hunting missions are wonderful outlets for creative expression and easily prompt deeper exploration.
Shadow Puppet Edu
Resource-rich video slideshow maker a gem for a variety of classrooms
Bottom Line: Easy-to-use free tool is a must-have for elementary classrooms; just keep an eye on sharing and privacy.