Showing 123 results in Reviews of Apps & Websites

Accelerated Reader

Boundless, flexible tools promote instructional, independent reading

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

3–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

AdLit

A multitude of no-frills literacy support tools for teachers

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

4–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Anton

Skill-building platform provides reinforcement for basic skills

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–5

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone

Articulation Station

Pricey but definitely worth it for kids struggling with pronunciation

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews

Grades

K–2

Price

Free to try

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

ASL Sign Language

Little help to learn even the ASL alphabet basics

Learning Rating
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

1–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android

Babbel

Deep but dispersed content best for independent European learners

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

4–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

BeeLine Reader

A surprisingly simple tool to improve reading

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

4–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Chrome

Big Universe

An extensive e-library at your fingertips, but no adaptive features

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

1–4

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

Bluster!

Versatile game emphasizes vocab-building skills

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

K–4

Price

Free

Platforms

iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Boat Adventure: Short Vowel Sounds

Comprehensive coverage of a limited topic; usability issues distract

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Grades

Pre-K–K

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

BOOKR Class

Animated reading app merges text, audio, graphics, and games

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Web

BrainPOP ELL

Great mix of fun lessons and practice has solid language support

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

K–10

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

Canticos Bilingual Preschool

Engaging platform reinforces basic skills and encourages bilingualism

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

Pre-K–1

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

Capit

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Platforms

Web

CBC Kids News

Real news stories and videos for and by kids

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

5–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web