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Explore 14 trusted science apps resources selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.

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Screenshot of Zizzlelab Inventions
84/100 · ages 3–8

Zizzlelab Inventions

Zizzlelab Inventions is a child-focused invention and creativity app that introduces young learners to making, literacy, and playful science through colorful interactive activities.

WebsiteGames & interactivesWebsites & online learning
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Screenshot of Lawrence Hall of Science Apps

Lawrence Hall of Science Apps

The Lawrence Hall of Science Apps catalog presents distinct educational science apps and browser experiences with official age, language, topic, and device information.

WebsiteWebsites & online learning
4–11 · Free and platform-dependent88
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The Math Learning Center

Free math apps, visual models, classroom activities, and educator resources that support conceptual understanding across elementary and middle-school mathematics.

WebsiteTeacher & classroom resourcesWebsites & online learning
5–14 · Free with paid options85
Screenshot of Osmo STEM Activity Universe

Osmo STEM Activity Universe

Osmo STEM Activity Universe turns discoveries across many disciplines into short daily stories, quizzes, worksheets, and hands-on learning prompts for curious children.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
5–14 · Free daily edition; optional Plus88
Screenshot of Code.org Computer Science Discoveries

Code.org Computer Science Discoveries

A flexible middle-school computer-science curriculum covering animations and games, design, data and society, app creation with devices, physical computing, AI, and creative problem solving.

WebsiteGames & interactivesPrograms & challenges
11–16 · Free curriculum; teacher account and classroom setup may be needed87
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Australian Museum Games app

Australian Museum Games is a museum app for kids and families with collection-based games, including an interactive whale trail.

WebsiteGames & interactivesWebsites & online learning
5–12; family use · Free app; store/device availability varies84
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Explorers Lab Kids 100

Explorers Lab Kids 100 is an official collection of simple learning apps from an independent studio, spanning early learning, numbers, language, science, and everyday discovery.

WebsiteWebsites & online learning
3–10 · Free apps; title and device availability vary84
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Spark & Anvil

Spark & Anvil is a nonprofit collection of hundreds of browser-playable educational apps, stories, and books for children and teens, built around calm, private, ad-free learning.

WebsiteWebsites & online learning
3–18 · Free forever; no ads or purchases84
Screenshot of Lawrence Hall of Science Play

Lawrence Hall of Science Play

The University of California, Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science Play hub brings together interactive apps, hands-on activities, science videos, and astronomy experiences for learners and families.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsGames & interactives
4–14 · Free online activities89
Screenshot of Sphero Coding Apps

Sphero Coding Apps

Sphero’s official app collection supports robotics and STEAM learning with drawing, block-based, Python, and JavaScript programming, plus a browser-based Sphero Edu experience.

WebsitePrograms & challengesWebsites & online learning
8–16 · App access varies; compatible Sphero hardware may be required87
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SnackPack Apps

SnackPack Studios’ official app family includes early-learning, calm-play, literacy, math, animal discovery, earth science, space math, and brain-game apps for children and families.

WebsiteAndroid appApps & digital toolsGames & interactives
3–10; app-specific · App access and pricing vary by title82
Screenshot of CDC Elementary Student Resources

CDC Elementary Student Resources

Free comics, games, apps, videos, and activities that introduce elementary students to public health and healthy choices.

WebsiteDownloadableGames & interactivesPrintables & downloads
6–12 · Free88
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The Partnership in Education Resources

A Duquesne University and NIH-supported collection of interactive apps, videos, student readings, games, and curriculum materials about biology and health.

WebsiteGames & interactivesTeacher & classroom resources
10–18 · Free87
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