The world is a big place and your child can’t wait to explore it! Help your little one learn about their home state, the United States, and the wider world with these kindergarten-appropriate apps.
U.S. Bubbles
Connect capitals to their matching U.S. state in this fun game. Bubbles pop up over a map of the U.S. and users move the bubbles to correspond with the appropriate state. Little ones can learn the location of each state while having fun! Best for children ages 4+, this app is compatible with iOS devices only and costs $.99.
Geoflight U.S.A. Pro
Soar through the skies while learning the map of the U.S., including state names, locations, and shapes. There are three game modes: Practice, “Timerace,” and Multiple Choice. This app is available in English, Dutch, German, French, or Spanish and costs $1.99 to download. If you like the app’s teaching style and design, check out their various other offerings, including Geoflight Spain, Geoflight China, and Geoflight South America.
United States of America Map
Available for $4.99, this app was co-developed with an experienced Montessori teacher. Learn about each state, including their location on the wider map, through various games, puzzles, stories, and more. The app also offers a coloring book option for students who want to combine art with geography. While many of the games are targeted at younger children, the app can progress with your child’s development; older children will enjoy the worksheets offered for each state. As one happy reviewer in the iTunes store says, “These apps are a great addition to the Montessori curriculum, presenting children with the original tools but in a more modern medium.”
Stack the States
With multiple awards, including Best Educational Game App by iEAR.org, this app offers multiple games that you and your little one are sure to love. The app offers hundreds of questions, five fun games, and the ability to create up to six user profiles, making it easy for siblings to share and create their custom maps. Learn about state nicknames, flags, and more with this $2.99 app.
Geo World Deluxe
This app covers all U.S. 50 states in depth as well as the wider world. Looking for language immersion to enhance your child’s experience? You will like that this app provides pronunciation of capitals and countries in English, Spanish, and Russian. With seven games and a fun, brightly colored design, this app receives high reviews from users. It is rated best for children ages 4+ and costs $1.99 to download.
World Continents and Oceans
This app, which costs $3.99 to download, bills itself as “a Montessori approach to geography.” Best for children ages 2 and older, the app teaches little learners how to identify continents and oceans. It starts with an audio-based teaching method and then transitions to various puzzles to help students apply the knowledge they just gained. At this time, it is only compatible with iOS devices.
Stack the Countries
Made by the same developer as “Stack the States,” this app offers an in-depth look at all 193 countries. Create your own custom world map as you complete the games, including “Stack the Countries,” “Map It,” and “Pile Up,” a race against the clock to identify countries before they overflow! The $2.99 app is available in English, Spanish, or French and is rated for children ages 4+.
Intentionally integrating apps into your day to day can be a fantastic compliment to your child’s education. With these options, and others available, your child can explore the world, learn about other cultures and traditions, and have fun, all at the same time.
