
How to select educational toys and apps for kids 0-5
About this episode
This is not your conventional toy and app review. I will name a few that I love (not sponsored), however, I want to give you a framework to help you choose them on your own!
First, I review what play should look like in our homes. Open-ended and self-directed play is the best!
I review some of our favorite toy companies and give you a list of TYPES of items and toys you can include in your home.
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I also discussed apps we use in our homes and why we love them. I also give you some tips to help you select high-quality apps for your kids.
Wondergrade for emotional learning (this is my app!) Get a 2-week free trial:
https://www.wondergrade.com
Pok Pok for open-ended play:
They were kind enough to offer you 50% off an annual subscription! Use code" Curious Neuron" and click the link below:
https://playpokpok.com/redeem/
Sago Mini School:
https://sagomini.com/school/
Khan Academy Kids:
https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/
Scientific Sources:
Are educational preschool apps designed to teach? An analysis of the app market
The Importance of Self-Directed Play
How educational are “educational” apps for young children?
Less-structured time in children's daily lives predicts self-directed executive functioning
Putting Education in “Educational” Apps: Lessons From the Science of Learning
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