Kindle Fire Apps for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past 12 years or so (and if you have, hey, more power to ya! I bet it’s quiet under there. I’m sort of jealous!), mobile devices are all the educational rage. Tablets in particular are extremely useful in our children’s educational pursuits. And best of all, they’re portable.
Updated 6/28/2022
The Best Kindle Fire Apps for Toddlers & Preschoolers
We are a family who loves Apple products, but when it comes to tablets for our six kids we have gone strictly with Kindle Fire. Why?
-The price cannot be beaten! The base model Kindle Fire is under $70!
-The Kindle Fire is a very durable tablet. The Fire is durable, but it’s not indestructible so we put protective cases on all of them. Our tablets are protected by a Kindle Fire Kid’s Case. We love these cases because they are super padded, have an adjustable carrying handle that doubles as a tablet prop, and they come in many fun colors.
-The Kindle Fire has exceptional parental controls. Block various features, password protect purchases, & set a curfew. You can also add your profile to your child’s tablet, allowing you to directly add content to your child’s account.
-Expand the Kindle Fire’s storage capacity with a micro SD card! For around $20 you can more than quadruple the storage capacity of the device.
The Best Kindle Fire Apps for Toddlers & Preschoolers
The Safe Vision apphttps://safe.vision is the BEST app ever! It allows parents to curate individualized playlists on YouTube & YouTube Kids! The best part? It’s free, though you’ll probably want to subscribe to the premium version. Visit Safe Vision here, visit Safe Vision’s listing in the Kindle Fire store, and read my review of Safe Vision here.
But wait! It’s never a bad idea to take a screen break and engage in some old-fashioned fun, this post has a great post about LEGO STEM activities for preschoolers!
PBS Kids allows my child to watch all of her favorite PBS shows (especially Daniel Tiger!) on her tablet, and I don’t have to worry about her accessing questionable shows. Her language and communication skills took a major leap when she started watching Daniel Tiger to boot.
Endless Alphabet is part of the Endless App Bundle from Originator, Inc. While there are many Endless apps available FOR FREE on the Kindle Fire, this one costs a couple bucks, worth every penny.
Sensory Baby is a great app that soothes sensory seekers and calms sensory avoiders through its interactive virtual fish aquarium. Sensory Baby also teaches young children the basics of using a touch screen tablet.
Netflix makes a great app for those who already subscribe! Set up a child’s profile from the computer then your child can navigate through shows that are safe for little eyes and ears. To keep your little one from straying into shows you don’t want them to watch, you can make use of Netflix’s download policy. Download some of their favorite shows, disable wifi, and feel comfortable walking away for a moment.
Did you know that Amazon Prime members get unlimited streaming on their Amazon Video platform? If you are an Amazon Prime member (get a 30 day free trial here) you can use Amazon Video to download safe shows for your child that they can watch without an internet connection.
LEGO Duplo Connected Train is my toddler’s absolute favorite app. There are quite a few fun Duplo apps to choose from. This app teaches animal sounds, colors, matching, and simple words.
Elmo Loves 123s is another paid app. Your child will love interacting with Elmo while learning their numbers and singing cute songs. Tip: Check the Sesame Street socials because the apps are free several times a year.
Dr. Panda – This cute suite of apps features an adorable panda who guides your child through the daily life of people in certain occupations. There are games for future chefs, mailpeople, doctors, among many other options.
Toca Lab – I’m a big fan of the Toca family of apps, but some have more educational merit than others. Toca Lab: Elements is one of my 4 year old’s favorites (her 11 year old brother likes it too!). In this periodic table game kids mix and match elements to all sorts of ends.
Pokemon Playhouse – My preschooler wants to be just like her older siblings, and Pokemon Playhouse helps her feel like a big kid. She is learning colors, shapes, numbers, and language skills as she hatches and raises Pokemon of her own!
Daniel Tiger’s GRR-ific Feelings – Kids have big feelings & it’s difficult but absolutely necessary to learn how to regulate our emotions. GRR-ific Feelings features children’s beloved Daniel Tiger teaching our kids how to calm down and think before acting and speaking.
Sesame Street Apps – There are so many great Sesame Street apps. Letters, numbers, manners, potty learning…
Teach Your Monster to Read – One of our very favorites for a long time, Teach Your Monster To Read puts kids in control of their learning to read journey. TIP: This is another one to watch socials to score for free.
Pirate Phonics – The Pirate suite is a much-loved pirate-themed learn-to-read program that consists of three separate, leveled apps.
Monkey Preschool Suite – The Monkey Preschool apps are colorful, fun, and full of stuff our kids need to know, and there are more than 9 apps to choose from.
Khan Academy Kids – From the ingenious creators of Khan Academy comes this cute app just for kids. Learn everything you need to know!
Sago Suite of Apps – Your child is sure to love the simple yet sweet animation style of these lifestyle-themed games. Your kids will feel grown up while they learn everything a preschooler needs to know.
Studio Pango Apps – These adorable apps feature cute animations and logic puzzles.
PinkFong Apps – Baby shark do do do do! Kids go nuts for these apps. Each app has a different theme, from numbers to music. The apps are free so you can download all of them without worry!
Sandra Boynton Story App – This four pack of interactive stories by acclaimed author Sandra Boynton, promises nothing but fun for those before bed stories. The Going to Bed book has been our favorite for 25 years.
Duck Duck Moose – Another fun series of apps, when it comes to fun & educational apps you really can’t beat Duck Duck Moose.
Shape Quest – From PBS Kids, kids race against robots to save their animals friends using logic and strategy.
Dragonbox Numbers – From one of the premier educational apps for algebra comes a version just for young kids.
Dragonbox Big Numbers – The sequel to Dragonbox Numbers
