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Educational apps for young children

Confused about which apps are best for young children?  The following free apps provide fantastic, fun ways to learn language and literacy skills. 

These apps can be downloaded from either Google Play or Apple's App store.  

Structure and features

The apps have been specifically selected to support children to develop their:

  • oral language
  • concepts of print
  • vocabulary
  • phonological awareness skills.

Children may need help with some of the apps.

 

 

Teacher notes

It is useful for teachers to familiarise themselves with each app and in connection with the relevant section of the Preschool Literacy Guidebook

Early Years Learning Framework: Outcome Five: Children are Effective Communicators