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12 Free Educational Apps for Kids

Mobile apps can be a life-saver, but the cost of buying them can add up. These 12 mobile apps aren't just educational, they're free too, so your child will stay occupied and your wallet will stay intact. Don't forget to check out our top picks for paid apps, too!

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Toddler Teasers Shapes


Ages 2 & up
For iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Colorful shapes, sticker rewards, and encouraging audio all combine to make this a perfect app for your preschooler to learn her shapes. It focuses on positive reinforcement, and even wrong answers reinforce learning by speaking the answer she touched and then asking for the right answer.

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