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Likewise, many parents are unaware of the existence of applications designed for the youngest members of the household (between one and four years old), beyond the vaunted children's playlists on YouTube or the thematic channels. We also include some of these in our recommendations, designed to cover the main school subjects:
Tangram
The 'tangram' is a set of seven geometric pieces variable in size and shape. Together they compose figures such as animals, letters, numbers, buildings ... This puzzle of Chinese origin is ideal for children from four years of age , since it contributes to the development of orientation, spatial structuring , analytical capacity, creativity, orientation, memory and concentration. There are numerous applications of this type in the Google and Apple stores (just enter the term 'tangram').
Writing Wizard - I write in block letters
The calligraphy is a fundamental teaching of the early years. Starting with the third, we recommend applications such as 'Writing Wizard', designed so that the child learns the strokes of each letter by imitation (arrows indicate the route). In addition, we can customize the exercises to adjust them to our child's level.
Learn To Read Easy
Having mastered the alphabet, it is time to form syllables and read continuous words. This is what 'Learn to read easy' proposes, one of the 10 best rated educational applications in several countries. Children learn by solving puzzles and riddles, how to put in order the letters that make up the name of the image they accompany.
Smartick
From letters to numbers. 'Smartick' is described as 'a method to learn mathematics in a fun way', through daily 15-minute sessions and exercises that adapt in real time to the student's progress. In fact, the application goes further by combining calculus, logic, reading comprehension and even programming (including fun games). Recommended from 4 to 14 years old.
Duolingo
The rise of bilingual schools has fostered a generation more than ready to communicate in different languages. With Duolingo (from 8 years old) our children can learn or perfect their English, French, Italian, German and Portuguese . It is a completely free application, in which they lose 'lives' or go up in 'level' according to performance (as if it were a video game). The lessons are designed to be completed in a few minutes, so that children do not get tired.
ScratchJr
The program has become a key subject for professionals in the morning. With 'ScratchJr', children ages 5 to 7 will program their own interactive stories and games. At the same time, they will learn to solve programs, design projects and express themselves creatively in front of the screen of their smartphone or tablet. The application is based on 'Scratch', one of the most widely used programming languages in the world.