With homeschooling being the new norm, educational apps are a great way of entertaining your children whilst keeping them engaged. If you're specifically looking for apps compatible with the Kindle Fire, search no further, as we've comprised a list of the best educational apps for Kindle Fire in the UK.
As the Amazon Kindle store has so much choice, it can be difficult to narrow it down and find the best educational app for your children. The good news is that our roundup is comprised of the Amazon educational apps for Kindle Fire bestsellers - so you're guaranteed to be getting the cream of the crop.
If you're also looking for entertainment, or need a new book to read, check out our best Kindle books guide. Or if you're not set on what Kindle is best for you, have a peek at our roundup of the best Kindle to buy for every type of reader.
The best educational apps for Kindle Fire UK
AmazonWith thousands of glowing reviews, it's easy to see why this is the number one bestseller. Developed in collaboration with leading academics at the University of Roehampton, it allows you to teach your child to read in a fun and accessible way, The app covers the first two years of learning to read, from matching letters and sounds to enjoying little books.
AmazonThis app is ideal for pre-schoolers and is a great way for them to learn their sums. Help them get to grips with addition, number bonds and other key number skills, in a fun, classic hide and seek game.
AmazonA great fun maths game for children, which uses clever games and puzzles to engage their brains. The app is aimed at children aged five to 11-years-old and there are 166 different game modes of varying difficulty, so it is useful throughout the primary school age range.
AmazonFrom the hit TV series Alphablocks comes this app - filled with a wide range of fun and educational apps. Children can learn letters and sounds with four great minigames per Alphablock — over 100 learning activities in total.
AmazonA great way to help children practice their spelling and vocabulary. Created by a team of teachers, the app aims to improve spelling, reading ability, vocabulary acquisition and typing speed.
AmazonBRIO World is an excellent educational app, which lets children build their own railway with all the classic parts from the world of BRIO. The app stimulates creative play and problem-solving skills, where children can create their own world and play freely. When they play in the world and solve missions, they receive more elements to build with.The app is suitable for children between three and 10-years-old.
Are educational apps good for children?
There's definitely some debate here around whether spending time on a screen is good for kids, but when it comes to educational apps, there are many benefits.
Children love to use tablets and phones, so it's a great way of engaging them to learn something new. Plus, games make education fun, keeping them motivated and intrigued.
In a vastly technological world, using these apps will prepare them for the future, where they might need to use a computer to complete tasks or even do their jobs.
As there are so many apps out there, children can learn in whichever way suits them best - whether that's visually or auditory. It also encourages independent study, which will benefit them through their school years and beyond.
While nothing will beat the social skills learned in a classroom, educational apps can be a brilliant way for your child to do some extra learning outside of school and further develop their skills.
How much screen time should children have?
Too much of anything can have negative effects and with the warnings of excessive blue light affecting sleep and eye strain, it's natural for parents to be worried.
According to the NHS, "There’s no hard and fast advice on how much is too much, but experts advise children should watch no more than two hours of television each day – and remove all screens (including mobile phones) from their bedroom at night.".
Isabel Martins is a Commercial Content Writer for What's The Best, specialising in technology.
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