Practicing times tables is just one part of helping kids fall in love with learning. Parents and teachers who use our free multiplication worksheets often ask us: “What else is worth our kids’ screen time?” So we did the homework for you — nine buying guides, one favorite pick in each.
Our Guides
Best Math Apps for Kids
SplashLearn, Prodigy, IXL and more — the apps that turn daily math practice into something kids actually ask for.
Best Math Board Games
Screen-free math practice the whole family enjoys: Prime Climb, Sum Swamp, Proof! and more — by age and skill.
Best Reading & Phonics Apps
ABCmouse, Reading Eggs, Epic!, HOMER and SpellingJoy — from first letter sounds to confident spelling.
Best Science Kits for Kids
Real experiments on the kitchen table: MEL Science, National Geographic, Thames & Kosmos and 4M — by depth and budget.
Best Coding Websites for Kids
From free platforms like Scratch and Code.org to game-based courses like CodeMonkey — where to start and which platform fits your child.
Best Robotics Kits for Kids
Hands-on STEM kits that get kids building and coding real robots: KiwiCo, LEGO, mBot, Sphero and more — by age and budget.
Best Animation Apps & Courses
Everything your child needs to make their first cartoon: free apps like FlipaClip, plus structured courses that teach real skills.
Best YouTube Creator Courses
Does your child dream of a YouTube channel? These classes teach filming, editing and online safety the right way.
STEM Gift Guide
The gifts kids actually use, organized by budget and age — from stocking stuffers to the big wow gift.
How We Choose
Right level, right pace
Kid-safe by design
Skills, not just screen time
Free options always included
We only recommend tools we would happily put in front of our own kids.
Disclosure: some links in our guides are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them — at no extra cost to you. This never affects our rankings.
✨ Keep Practicing Math Too!
Don’t forget why you’re here — try our multiplication games, times tables check and printable charts.
