Read the latest articles about the importance of early education for children and how iOS and Android apps can help you
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Learning apps for kids and why quality screen time matter
Finding the right learning app for kids can feel overwhelming. With more than 389,000 educational apps available across Apple’s App Store and Google Play, there’s a lot to sort through, and not all of it is high quality.
Learning apps vary widely in what they offer. Some prioritize entertainment over real learning, others provide too little content to support long-term growth, and some come with high prices that don’t match their educational value.
That’s why choosing the right app matters, and why the decision often falls on parents. What actually makes a learning app worth your child’s time? In this article, we’ll walk you through what to look for and how to spot apps that truly support your child’s learning and development.
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Do children read well enough?
Many parents worry about their children’s reading skills. Is there really a “reading crisis” among children, or are they just reading in new ways in a digital age?
Studies show that students do reasonably well in international reading tests, but their enjoyment of reading lags behind.
Fortunately, there is help available to give your child a huge advantage, and the solution is easier than you think.
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Assignments and ideas for teaching children
You've probably experienced how amazing it is to see your child's eyes light up when they learn something new. It could be your child's first step or their first dance. As a parent, you are your child's first and most important teacher, and you can help make learning a part of everyday life.
If you're interested in helping your child develop their language, play with numbers, and discover colors and shapes, all in a fun way, then read on.
Look forward to a warm and inspiring guide that makes it easy to get started with your child's early learning at home.
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How digital learning improves healthy brain growth in children
Today, digital learning is a natural part of everyday life, but there are not many quality apps for very young children. Smart Mini's app is based on carefully developed digital learning experiences tailored to the youngest, so that screen time becomes meaningful development.
Frequent use of mobile phones and tablets is often met with concern, but a growing body of research shows that the right kind of digital learning through apps gives children an advantage that strengthens early brain development. It is the foundation of their entire educational journey.
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Why learning apps matter for young children
In the digital age, children are exposed to tablets, smartphones, and interactive devices earlier than ever. For kids roughly aged 2 to 7, high-quality learning apps present an opportunity to accelerate learning in literacy (alphabet, words), language skills, and early math.
When well-designed and used appropriately, apps can serve as a valuable supplement to traditional play, reading, and teacher/parent-led instruction. This article explores how learning apps help, why they work, what the research says, and how parents and educators can make the most of them.
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The power of early learning: why starting before school matters for your child
As parents, we all want to give our children the best start in life. We want them to feel confident, curious, and ready to take on the world when they step into their first classroom.
What many families do not realize is how much of a head start children get from early learning at home, before preschool begins.
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