No matter where you’re headed this summer—whether it’s to the countryside, to visit relatives, or to the seaside—you won’t be able to do without your smartphone or tablet. But that’s actually a good thing, as the App Store offers plenty of entertainment for schoolchildren that can make time fly by. And the benefits of such activities are clear! We’ve gathered the most engaging apps for vacationing with kids.
- Star Walk Kids: Space Atlas
Age: 4+
iOS, iPadOS: 10.0 and later
This is the kids’ version of the app for exploring the star map. It will captivate even those who were previously indifferent to space and never tried to find the Big Dipper. By allowing geolocation access, your child can view constellations, learn important facts about them, and even explore the structure of the universe in a playful way with adorable characters. Do you know why the Sun is hot, if humanity has a chance to move to Mars, or where constellations get their unusual names? Then you’ll find it useful too.
Note: The interface is very simple and easy to understand, so even a 4-year-old can figure out how to explore the night sky. If they get tired of playing, they can watch educational cartoons about space (network connection required). Or simply head outside in the evening with your iPad 10.2 (9th Gen) and apply the knowledge in practice!
- Prodigy Math Game
Age: 6–7+
iOS, iPadOS: 13.4 and later
This app is for children and adults who want to improve or assess their math and English skills. Each player chooses a character who earns energy by completing tests, which can then be spent on crafting or resource gathering. The developers have done a great job: players of all knowledge levels will find it interesting and useful.
Over 50 million people worldwide regularly use the app to have fun and train for free.
- Travel Safety Tips
Age: 4+
iOS, iPadOS: 11.0 and later
It’s always useful for preschoolers and especially schoolchildren to practice safety rules in dangerous situations. Experience shows that in moments of stress, both children and adults easily forget what to do during a fire or other emergencies. That’s why these games help automate self-rescue processes.
Together with a little panda, children will learn and try to apply safety rules on the road, when encountering a stranger in a store or on a deserted street. Colorful animation and pleasant voice acting make the knowledge easy to absorb. Additionally, they can learn how to behave during an earthquake, at home, and in public places.
- Pettson’s Inventions
Age: 6–8+
iOS, iPadOS: 8.0 and later
If you love Sven Nordqvist’s works and his incredible characters—Pettson and Findus the cat—you’ll love this app. Solve puzzles with your favorite characters and create unique inventions. When all challenges are completed, Findus can even travel to space.
Note: The characters speak English, Swedish, and German, but there are Russian subtitles, so the puzzles’ essence will be clear. This also provides an opportunity to practice a foreign language! It excellently develops logic and imagination.
- Pictomir
Age: 6–8+
iOS, iPadOS: 9.0 and later
A simple and understandable app that helps even preschoolers learn the basics of programming. Basic reading skills are enough. The child assembles a simple program from pictograms to control robots. The tasks are diverse and interesting, so even older schoolchildren will find it engaging. If you’re an adult who cares about choosing a profession early, this app is perfect for you. It also offers teaching materials for instructors.
- Slice Fractions
Age: 6–8+
iOS, iPadOS: 8.0 and later
If you haven’t made friends with fractions, you can approach the problem differently. For example, play Slice Fractions 4+. Developed by scientists from the University of Quebec in Montreal, this app invites children to save a little mammoth by destroying ice and lava in its path. To successfully complete the rescue operation, they need to solve fraction-based puzzles where parts of numbers are represented as geometric shapes. The levels are designed to challenge players, preventing random button pressing. Ultimately, the game helps form a visual understanding of fractions, preparing children for school with a stronger knowledge base by September 1st.
- The Human Body Lite
Age: 4+
iOS, iPadOS: 8.0 and later
An excellent app for understanding how our bodies work, why we get sick, and how to avoid it. This interactive model allows children to explore both visible and hidden body parts, fostering basic scientific literacy. Each organ is shown in considerable detail, and all body parts are animated and interactive: the heart beats, the lungs breathe. Parents and children can exchange questions and valuable information in a special chat to better grasp the material.
Spending the whole summer on a smartphone or tablet? No way!
There are many games, and playing them all could take up the entire summer. Parents rightfully worry about such a scenario, but Apple has something to offer you. Parental control on the iPhone allows you to protect your child from excessive screen time and age-inappropriate content. Activate the mode, and all 18+ content will be inaccessible. You can also set a limit on tablet usage, such as 2 hours a day for games.
Download and enjoy together! If you have trouble installing anything on your device, visit iSpace. We’ll help you with technical issues and consult on any topic. If you’re considering a new device, we can show you the capabilities of the latest iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max, which are available for hands-on experience in our store.
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