Turn ‘screen time’ into an educational opportunity with these essential downloads…

’21st-century teaching and learning”, as journalists like to call what our kids are doing in the classroom these days, can look very different from when we were at school.

However, one of the best things about modern education is the way that technology is unlocking so many more ways than ever for parents and teachers to work in partnership – not least by using the desirability of touchscreen devices to get children excited about maths, grammar, science and more.

With so many apps available that boast ‘educational benefits’, it can be hard to know which are genuinely worth the time it takes to download – let alone use – them, so I’ve put together a selection of examples that I know will engage children, are simple to understand, and will help pupils meet their learning goals, whilst being reasonably priced.

All of the apps listed will work on iPads, many on iPhones and where possible I have listed Android apps as well.

They are all available for free or a small cost.

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