Blogs

Sort by: Most recent  |  Top rated  |  Name
 

Best Classic Family Games Apps

There are some great versions of classic board (and board-ish) games for your tablet.  Here’s a list of some of our favorites.  Yes, they are games, but they have solid educational value and the bonus... Read more >

Become a Mind Leap Reviewer!

Stay up to date on what’s happening in educational apps for kids, get access to the latest educational apps, and have your name and bio on our website…become a Mind Leap Reviewer! You must be... Read more >

Ten Apps to Keep Your Kids Learning All Summer

Avoid brain drain this summer with fun learning apps. Whether for reviewing material, getting a leg up on the school year, or exploring a special interest,  there are many apps that can boost your child’s... Read more >

Early Reading Apps Your PK-1st Grade Kids Will Love

Early Reading Apps Your PK-1st Grade Kids Will Love

Early reading, pre-reading, call it what you want. Either way, it is an exciting and often challenging time.  Luckily, apps work beautifully to provide simple learning tools to promote letter sense and writing and sight... Read more >

Yes, Your iPhone Does Have Parental Controls

We recommend checking out the parental controls on your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad.  They are called restrictions, and here’s how to set them:

  • Settings
  • General
  • Restrictions
  • Enable...

Mind Leap makes Tech and Learning’s Top 100 List of 2011

We are happy to announce that Mind Leap has made Tech & Learning’s list of Top 100 Sites of 2011! For those of you new to Tech & Learning, it offers a wealth of resources... Read more >

Tech in Education Is More Than “Screen Time”

A recent report by Common Sense Media, shows a growing trend of increased screen time by children under the age of eight. This included a rising trend in the number of televisions in children’s... Read more >

How Much is Too Much?

How Much is Too Much?

How do we take advantage of the amazing new technology that is coming at us rapid-fire, and ensure our children and students are are still inquiring about the tangible world, looking out the window, exploring... Read more >

Great Apps for the Family Vacation

Going on a family trip this summer? Be sure to pack these 5 great travel apps for you and the kids! Historic Places
Stack the States
MyNature Animal Tracks
Read more >


ABOUT US
 

Mind Leap makes sure that parents and educators know which apps are educational and which aren’t, which keep kids engaged and which bore them to tears. And, we encourage developers to build great stuff that turns kids on to learning.

Learn more about Mind Leap >

Best Classic Family Games Apps

There are some great versions of classic board (and board-ish) games for your tablet.  Here’s a list of some of our favorites.  Yes, they are games, but they have solid educational value and the bonus… Read more >

Become a Mind Leap Reviewer!

Stay up to date on what’s happening in educational apps for kids, get access to the latest educational apps, and have your name and bio on our website…become a Mind Leap Reviewer! You must be… Read more >

Ten Apps to Keep Your Kids Learning All Summer

Avoid brain drain this summer with fun learning apps. Whether for reviewing material, getting a leg up on the school year, or exploring a special interest,  there are many apps that can boost your child’s… Read more >

Early Reading Apps Your PK-1st Grade Kids Will Love

Early reading, pre-reading, call it what you want. Either way, it is an exciting and often challenging time.  Luckily, apps work beautifully to provide simple learning tools to promote letter sense and writing and sight… Read more >

Yes, Your iPhone Does Have Parental Controls

We recommend checking out the parental controls on your iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad.  They are called restrictions, and here’s how to set them:

  • Settings
  • General
  • Restrictions
  • Enable Restrictions
  • Set a passcode

Read more >