Educational app recommendation: Khan Academy Kids

Dec 41 min read

My 5yo has been using Khan Academy Kids for about 3 months now and it's genuinely the best thing we've found. It's not flashy, it's not addictive, but it actually teaches concepts and my son ENJOYS it. Does math and reading practice without fighting us about it. No ads, no in-app purchases, super cheap subscription. If you have younger kids and are looking for something that actually feels educational, this one's legit.

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JJames H.RegularDec 4

Been hearing good things about Khan Academy Kids. Does your son actually sit through the lessons or does he just tap through them? My 5yo has the attention span of a goldfish so I'm skeptical

FFrank D.RegularDec 4

Does your son still use it consistently after 3 months or does he get bored? That's my concern with most apps - week of novelty then nothing

BBen L.RegularDec 4

Honestly Khan Academy Kids slaps. My 4yo asks to use it which like... never happens with other apps. They're actually learning letters instead of just swiping randomly

BBrian L.RegularDec 7

The 'not flashy' part is exactly why it works imo. Kids' brains aren't getting overstimulated by bright colors and constant rewards. Just solid learning

IIsaac T.RegularDec 5

Been using this for like 6 weeks now and I'm shocked my 5yo retained actual math concepts. Usually he forgets everything but this is sticking somehow

JJosh E.RegularDec 6

lol so refreshing to hear an app recommendation that isn't 'get them addicted then deal with withdrawal' model

FFinn M.RegularDec 6

lol same - we switched from that expensive Duolingo Kids thing and Khan Academy is crushing it for a fraction of the cost. My kid asks to use it which honestly feels like a miracle

AAllen K.RegularDec 6

This is refreshing to hear because literally every other app is designed to be as addictive as possible. The fact that it's not gamified to death makes me trust it more for actual learning

RRay C.RegularDec 5

The no-ads thing is huge. Every other app my daughter tries has notifications popping up asking to upgrade. Glad Khan Academy keeps it simple

AAndy S.RegularDec 7

How long do sessions usually last before he's done? Trying to figure out if this fits into our routine or if it's another thing I'm managing