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Develops fine motor skills
Whether the video games are on a computer, console, a handheld device, or something else, the movements of many games help fine tune your motor skills.

Develops hand eye coordination
Even the least sporty video game will help develop hand eye coordination from repeated movements following the action on screen with your hands.

Boosts response time
Professional gamers have world class reflexes, and even playing games casually can assist your response time to stimuli on screen.

Encourages patience
One of the biggest social benefits of video games is the patience you gain from taking time to complete objectives, especially in games that require a lot of time to finish.

Encourages resilience
Some games are hard! The ongoing challenges of a game help build the resilience needed to keep going forward.

Encourages teamwork
You can probably picture a gamer with a headset on – what are they talking about? Well if it’s a team-based game, they’re coordinating tactics during the game, and teamwork is a crucial part of many games.

Develops understanding of risk and reward
In many games, you can’t proceed until you take a risk! This mechanism of risk and reward is easily demonstrated in video games, and it’s a useful lesson.

Develops understanding of incremental progress
Games are often organized into stages where you need to make progress little by little, and that’s an important part of life as well.

Develops pattern recognition
Whether it’s visual pattern recognition or something more abstract like recognizing themes or motifs, games can heighten your awareness of your surroundings.

Boosts motivation to finish tasks
The reward mechanism of video games provides a lot of incentive to finish tasks, which you can take into your everyday life.

Reinforces the value of practice
Practice can be tedious, but the fun of video games makes it way more doable.

Helps develop problem solving skills
Problem solving in video games takes many forms. The trial and error and adaptation of games improves your critical thinking.

Fosters multi-tasking ability
Multi-tasking in games means using your controller while looking on screen, but also about handling multiple priorities in the game at the same time. Take a look at professional real time strategy game players to see how many tasks they can focus on at once!

Stimulates creativity
One of the positive effects of video games that’s brought up the most often. Games can boost your creativity by introducing new ideas, actions, and visual scenes.

Boosts attention to detail
Sometimes the difference between happily moving forward in a game or staying stuck on a level is a little detail, and playing games helps you to see these details more often.

Boosts long term attention
Some games may feel repetitive and short, but there are plenty of expansive games that require days of attention.

Assists in working memory
Another one of the benefits of playing video games that researchers have dug into recently. Working memory is the ability to retain information in your head to use in future tasks. Video games often require that you use information from previous parts of the game in order to move forward.

Fosters decision making
Video games force rapid decision making, which can be useful in high pressure situations in real life.

Develops turn-based thinking
Like chess or any good board game, video games can also be turn-based, which encourages strategic long-term thinking.

Relieves stress
This is an easy one. Having fun playing games is an immediate stress reliever!

Boosts mood
The relief of a video game can boost your mood and help you manage your emotions.

Facilitates friendships
Online video games can help bridge oceans and form the basis of meaningful friendships.

Fosters love of technology
Games can be mesmerizing in and of themselves, and the devices we play them on can inspire a love of technology that can yield practical applications later in life.

Tells compelling stories
Like any artistic medium, video games can tell amazing stories that hold important lessons or just simply entertain us.

Acts as a vehicle for information
Video games can be packed with information that’s delivered in a fun and interactive way that’s unique to the medium.

Supplements school education
The educational benefits of video games can come directly from the subject matter, as games help little kids practice math, spelling, or reading.

Slows down aging
Games help us stay young! No one’s too old to enjoy the childlike joy of playing video games.

Aids in adoption of new technologies
The hands-on nature of video games is a great way for people to get used to new technology like VR.

Encourages learning
The incentives in video games are uniquely positioned to encourage learning.

Encourages openness
There’s way more to video games than mindless entertainment, and the sheer variety of games encourages openness.

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Watch a movie
Let’s start with the tried and tested solutions for keeping your kids happy and sane during long flights. Watching a movie you downloaded in advance with comfortable headphones is always a convenient way to help your kids relax.

Watch a series
If a movie gets too tiring for your little ones to watch on the plane, there are plenty of TV series for kids that will help make time go by quickly. At Totoli, we’re particularly keen on series that are fun, balanced, and sometimes educational, like the ones we’ll be featuring in our tablets soon.

Play a coloring game
Coloring is one of those activities that can be as care-free or as focused as your kids want it to be. There are many great coloring apps like Toonia and Colorfy plus many more online that you can access if your flight has WiFi. Check out our list of the best free coloring games for kids to see more options.

Play a music game
Another one of our favorite creative activities for kids on planes is playing a music game where kids can improvise freely or even practice key musical ideas and practices on a virtual instrument. Check out our list of the best music apps for kids for our top recommendations.

Play a puzzle game
Another category of games on your phone or tablet that kids enjoy to relax on planes is solving puzzles. There are options suitable for most ages so you can entertain a 3 year old on a long flight or keep a 6 year old busy on a plane without a problem.

Listen to an audiobook
Just like we’ve done on many long drives, one of the best activities for kids on the plane is to listen to an audiobook. There’s a large library of audiobooks for kids on providers like Audible and free options for streaming and downloading on Spotify as well.

Listen to an album
If audiobooks aren’t your thing, download a bunch of your kids’ favorite albums in advance and give them a comfortable pair of headphones to relax and enjoy some calming music.

Listen to a playlist
Making playlists for our kids is one of our favorite activities anyway, so we get excited about building a fresh playlist just for the plane. For older kids, this is even a nice opportunity to co-listen to songs you both enjoy.

Read a book
If your kids love to read, then the question of how to keep kids busy on a plane is solved with a good book. Just make sure you avoid books with sound that are lots of fun at home, but may not be the best on a flight.

Read to your kids
If your kids are having a hard time reading alone, reading to them quietly is a great way to stay connected with them and help them manage their mood while passing the time as well.

Play a card game
This one has multiple possibilities! You can go for a premade option like Uno or bring a classic deck of cards and play something simple like Go Fish.

Play a guessing game
You can play any number of guessing games either from an established game like Clue, or improvise a game of 20 questions where you take turns guessing what the other person is thinking of.

Play a magnetic game
Whether it’s just goofing around with toy magnets or putting together a magnetic puzzle, these are great toys for planes because they’re hard to lose when they stick together. If you’re wondering what toys are allowed on planes and whether magnets are ok to fly with, you’re in luck – magnetic toys should have no trouble stowed away in your carry-on luggage.

Play with stickers
Just like magnets, stickers have the advantage as a toy for planes because they stay stuck until you decide to place them elsewhere. We’re fans of sticker books where your kids can arrange and rearrange to their hearts’ desires.

Play with finger puppets
This one might be a little bit of a throwback, but we’ve gotten plenty of laughs and entertainment playing with finger puppets with our kids. Bring your favorite few and put on a little show together.

Do a scavenger hunt
A scavenger hunt on a plane? Well, it’s possible with a little imagination. Create a list of items that your children can easily spot from their seat or from the aisles and have them look for them based on the clues you provide.

Solve a jigsaw puzzle
Where toys and activities for children on planes go, a jigsaw puzzle with many small parts may not sound like an ideal choice. However, there are travel-friendly magnetic options and easy puzzles with large pieces for your younger kids.

Name the animals
To answer the age-old question of how to keep kids busy on a plane, we’re no strangers to fun improvised games. In this game, you simply give clues about the animal and have your kids guess which one you’re thinking of!

Name the countries
If naming animals is a little bit too childish for your children, try naming countries! Give some clues and test your kids’ geography skills.

Name the foods
Finally, there’s naming foods. Kids of all ages will enjoy guessing what food you’re thinking of and the fun facts and clues you give to help them guess correctly.

Doodle
If your kids are natural doodlers or artists, don’t forget to bring some basic art supplies to help them stay occupied.

Color in a coloring book
Can you bring crayons on an airplane? Sure! Whether it’s crayons, pens, or colored pencils, most varieties should be perfectly fine to bring aboard so your kids can pass the time focused on a coloring book.

Etch a sketch
Are toys allowed on flights? It’s a broad question, but most everyday toys should be ok to bring on board. We try to avoid toys that might make a lot of noise, but a classic creative toy like the etch a sketch is no problem at all.

Fold origami animals
We’ve gotten into folding origami animals a little bit and found it to be a perfectly engaging and calming activity on land, and we expect it to be the same in the air!

Hold a stuffed animal
Can kids bring stuffed animals on planes? As long as we’re talking about a conventional cuddly plush animal, and not a giant one the size of a chair, you should be good! Your child’s favorite fluffy friend might be a mandatory carry-on.

Make a digital photo album
If you’re anything like us, you have a lot of unorganized photos on your phone. You might think of organizing some of them into albums while you’re idling on the plane. You can make this a group activity with your kids to make memorable family albums they can also look back on later.

Edit pictures
While you’re making that family album together, you might even think of editing some pictures together using a simple app to make meaningful adjustments or just goof around with effects.

Make a mini documentary
This requires a little bit of planning and creativity, but consider having your older kids make a mini documentary about the journey.

Write postcards
Bring a few postcards onto the flights so your children can take time to write a few thoughts for friends and relatives.

Write a poem together
When you’re both feeling inspired, try putting together simple poems either out loud or on paper.

Tell a story together
Whether it’s taking turns saying one word to build a little story or writing something down for them to read, try a relaxing storytelling activity to pass the time.

Relax with a pillow
Does a pillow count as a personal item? Generally it’s fine to take as an additional item to your carry-on luggage, which should be extra comforting to your little ones who could benefit from the cushiness and support.

Go for a walk
It’s important for your kids to get out of their seats occasionally to visit the bathroom but also to move their bodies a little bit.

Stretch it out
It’s a long flight! Don’t forget to coordinate a little stretch with your kids so they also stay loose.

Count the seats
As an additional activity to accompany your walk, play a simple game and count the seats with your little one while walking up and down the aisles.

Say hello to the flight crew
When it’s a good time, have your young children say hello to the flight crew and be extra courteous.

Take a snack break
Water and snacks are crucial to a smooth flying experience. Time your snack and bathroom breaks well so you avoid any uncomfortable situations.

Change outfits
For extra long flights, it might be a good idea to have a quick change of clothes just to avoid the irritating feeling of clothes that might have gotten stained or sweat through.

Share your travel goals
Take a moment to talk about the flying experience directly and to share some goals you have for the trip.

Thank the flight crew
When it’s all over, have your kids thank the flight crew and say goodbye!

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Steiff Hoppie rabbit
It doesn’t get more classic than Steiff for your little one’s first plush animal friend or the newest addition to the collection.

Haba Magnetic City
This beautifully made magnetic wooden game is also a logic and fine motor skill training activity.

PlayDoh Set
We don’t think PlayDoh will ever stop being one of the cool gifts for kids any time soon. This starter pack of 8 colors makes for so many color combinations.

VTech crawling bear
This cute interactive plush toy crawls, counts, talks, and sings! It moves at the push of a button and encourages crawling, which promotes motor development.

Fisher Price animal friends song book
A popular sound toy that introduces animal sounds, encourages counting, and has a fun rhyming sing-along quality too.

Mini Steps singalong book
Meet your baby’s first singalong book. There are five well-known singalong songs for kids in German that start automatically when you flip the pages.

Green Toys fire truck
A timeless red fire truck in the vintage style that Green Toys is known for. The big wheels roll smoothly on any surface and the ladder moves up and down with ease.

Sandbox set
Don’t leave for the beach or the playground without this 14 piece sandbox cooking set for little kids.

DUPLO set
What does every kid want? From our experience, Lego is often a winner. Get your little one started on a lifelong Lego journey with this Duplo set.

Goki wagon
Once your children start walking, they’ll want to start pushing too. This wagon will move wherever their hearts desire.

Tonies Toniebox
Parents can’t stop raving about the Toniebox and the magical audio world that they unlock.

Ravensburger Tiptoi
One of those cool educational gifts for kids that has plenty of replay value that you might also find interesting as a parent.

Mucki Fingerfarbe
Kids love making a beautiful mess sometimes! They might as well do it with completely safe and bright finger paint.

Vtech 100 Word Book
You’ll be amazed at how quickly kids pick up words, and there’s 100 of them in this talking book.

LEGO classic set
Once your kids are ready to graduate to regular Lego from Duplo, you’ll want to get this classic set.

Reds Swim Academy swimming trainer
This bright red swimming trainer is a can’t-miss item with smart safety features for any body of water.

Children’s yoga picture cards
Healthy mobility is important at every age! There are 30 poses in this book with friendly illustrations.

Magnetic painting board
Encourage the budding artist in your family with this magnetic painting board that makes it easy to draw and erase.

Sachen Suchen book
Didn’t you love hidden picture books when you were a kid? This book paints a colorful portrait of life on a busy farm that’s a feast for the eyes.

Niagara Blue water track
Wondering what to give a kid who has everything? Well, you can add this impressive play set to the list. It’s a fully functional water park with multiple toys and interactive elements.

Fitbit Ace 3
We rate this wearable high on our list of cool tech gifts for kids. Why? It’s practical and they won’t outgrow it in a year.

Kearui walkie talkies
Here’s a gift with a retro flavor. Help your kids run around, hide, seek, and stay in touch instantly with these walkie talkies.

Hudora scooter
The thrill of riding a scooter never seems to get old! It’s also a great way to encourage kids to get outside.

Stabilo watercolor and wax crayon set
Inspire the inner artist with this high quality crayon set that also includes a sharpener.

LEGO Space Station set
There are so many amazing Lego sets to choose from, but we’re partial to the ones that may inspire a love of science and exploration.

Ravensburger Junior Labyrinth
We love a good board game that kids can play on their own or invite the whole family to get involved with.

Bosch tool box
There’s more to this toy tool box than meets the eye! The power drill actually rotates with realistic sound.

KOSMOS herb garden
This is more than just a toy – kids can actually grow edible herbs and see the magic of nature with their own eyes.

Der größte Schatz der Welt book
This beloved picture book is a heartwarming tale that has stood the test of time.

Warum Quiz
This is an age when your kids will be information sponges, and this is the perfect game full of facts and information to satisfy their curiosity.

LEGO BOOST creative toolbox
Another one of our favorite tech gifts for kids and yet another Lego item on our list – this creative toolbox is an amazing opportunity for older kids to dig into their imagination. It’s also a healthy introduction to STEM ideas.

Bop It
Yes the Bop It is still around! It’s a durable and timeless toy that kids still never get bored of.

Tamagotchi
Largely unchanged for decades, the Tamagotchi is as addictive as it’s ever been.

Kosmos bath experiment set
Here’s a cool science gift for kids. A versatile experiment set that you can safely play with at home.

Hudora big wheel scooter
Once your kids are big enough, it’s time to level up to a bigger scooter.

Trivial Pursuit family edition
Family game nights never go out of style! Trivial Pursuit is one of the all time classics.

Kriogor children’s digital camera
This camera’s easy to use, takes great pictures, and provides an outlet besides a smartphone or tablet.

Settlers of Catan board game
Inspire a competitive and creative streak with this cult classic game.

RC truck
Remember wishing for one of these when you were a kid?

Nintendo Switch Lite
It’s on the pricier side, but studies keep showing the benefits of video games, and there are plenty of great titles to choose from on the Switch.

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Device
Any piece of electronics equipment, usually something handheld.

Tablet
A portable computer with a screen you can touch and interact with. It’s usually larger than a phone but smaller than a laptop.

Smart (device)
A device is “smart” when it’s connected to other devices in some way. A smartphone is smart because it connects to the internet, and can connect to other smartphones.

Hardware
All the physical parts of a computer or piece of electronic equipment.

Software
All the non-physical parts that make a computer or device run properly, including all the instructions to make it work.

Internet
What we connect to when we go online. It’s everything that’s available when many computers are connected together.

WiFi
Wireless internet! This is available in a specific area where computers and other devices can connect to use the internet without plugging in a cable.

Bluetooth
A way for different devices to connect wirelessly like connecting your phone to a speaker to play music.

URL
A web address, or the name of a website you put in to access it.

OS
Operating system, or a piece of software that forms the link between a computer or device’s hardware and all its other functions.

App
Any piece of software on a device that’s for a specific purpose, like a camera app, instant messaging app, or anything else.

Social media
All the communication and content in online communities, usually on different apps like TikTok, Instagram, and others.

Content
All the videos, images, and text that we see or create online, whether that’s on YouTube, Netflix, Wikipedia, or others.

Streaming
When content is broadcast directly to your device through the internet.

Data
All the information on a computer, and depending on what we’re talking about, all the information about you on the internet.

Cloud
This is where all the data “lives” on the internet so it can be accessed easily from your phone or computer without plugging anything in.

Username
A name that you use to create an account or log in to any service online.

Password
The secret key to get into any of your accounts that’s made up of letters, numbers, and symbols. Sometimes it’s a word or phrase, and sometimes it’s a jumble of characters.

Encryption
This is a way to make data safer by securing it with a kind of secret code.

Cookie
Not just a delicious treat – this is a piece of data on a website that serves many functions like remembering your password from last time or tracking certain activities while you browse.

Browser
This is an app that you use to browse the internet! Popular browsers include Safari, Chrome, and Firefox.

Tab
This is a window in a browser that’s tucked into an existing window so you can have multiple pages open at once on the internet in one window. We have too many of these open sometimes!

Algorithm
This is a special set of instructions used to determine some next step while using a piece of software. For example, an algorithm on YouTube determines what video will play next if you don’t choose one yourself.

Code
This is how we make computers and devices do what we want them to do. It’s a language we use to give instructions to computers.

Programming
This is another word for writing code.

ISP
This is short for internet service provider, or the company that provides internet to your house or wherever you are.

Search engine
A website or online tool that searches the internet for information, usually in the form of another website, images, or videos. For example, Google is the most common search engine, so we often say we “Google” something to search for it online.

Cyberbullying
This is when bullying or harassment happens online. For example, someone could say something mean or inconsiderate about someone else over instant messaging or post something hurtful on social media.

AR
This stands for augmented reality, which is when there’s a computer-generated experience placed on top of the real world. Basically it’s when we use a device to see additional things from a computer on top of what we see with our eyes

VR
This stands for virtual reality, which is when we engage with a completely computer-generated world by using devices like VR goggles over our eyes.

Metaverse
This is the whole universe of all the virtual reality worlds out there.

Meme
Any piece of content from the internet that gets copied and spread quickly and/or becomes a part of culture.

Crypto
Short for cryptocurrency, or a type of money or monetary value that exists entirely online.

UI
This stands for user interface, or all the space where we interact with things on computers and devices.

UX
This stands for user experience, which is how we interact with computers and devices.

IM
Short for instant messaging, which is when you’re talking directly to someone or a group of people online.

DM
Short for direct message, or when you send a private message directly to one person on an app.

Hashtag
A word or phrase with # attached to it on social media, which labels content with a certain topic.

Influencer
Someone on social media who promotes products or services to their followers.

Viral
This is how we describe something that becomes super popular super quickly online.

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Online and printable coloring games to spark their creativity

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Sesame Street Art Maker
Elmo has more than a dozen different coloring games for little kids to enjoy, with each offering a unique theme. They can choose between painting the night sky, a birthday cake, a pizza, or Sesame Street’s very own Cookie Monster. Elmo has encouraging directions for each game and some of the painting options offer a fun surprise.

Animals Coloring Book
This lovable coloring game is as simple as it gets, but we love the ability to instantly save any image so you can keep your child’s creations forever. You could even set it as your desktop wallpaper! All you have to do is pick an animal, pick your colors, and start coloring.

Happy Crayons
These happy crayons are ready to color! Choose from 36 different drawings including outlines of animals, foods, and fun objects, and start coloring in the lines or outside of the lines, whichever you prefer. Saving finished pictures is also easy, and you’ll be coming back to this free online coloring game again.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood
Drag and drop characters from Daniel Tiger’s neighborhood and place them anywhere on the screen to create your own scene to color. From there it’s as simple as choosing your colors and painting between the lines. Each scene can be as simple or elaborate as you like!

Creative Puzzle
This one’s more than just a coloring game – it’s a feature-rich puzzle, coloring, and memory game with multiple levels and a list of achievements you accrue as you play. Each level is a picture that you have to replicate by coloring, either from memory, or by trying out different colors. If your kids are looking for a little more of a challenge than your average coloring game, this is a great option.

Creative Coloring For Kids
This game takes the same premise of Creative Puzzle, but with even more complex images and a different set of colors. Each image can feature more than five different colors, so you have to memorize a lot of details or try as many different color combinations as you need. If it gets too hard, don’t worry! You can always see the original image again.

Sarah and Duck Colouring Game
Another casual and fun coloring game where you can pick one of 10 different pictures of Sarah and Duck to color with a unique palette. The best part of this game is the adorable audio encouragement from the characters to let you know you’re doing a great job.

Mosaic Artimo
Join Artimo the tiger on his quest to color in all the mosaics in the jungle. The game is simple at first glance, but there are many levels to advance through, and the mosaics get more complex. All you have to do is follow the guide for which mosaic tiles to color in each round.

Crayola Coloring Pages
Online coloring games are great fun for kids, but there’s still a place for the old-fashioned paper coloring pages too. If you have a set of crayons or colored pencils at home, all you have to do is print these coloring pages directly from Crayola’s official website. There are more than a dozen different categories, including seasons, vehicles, celebrations, and even Disney characters.

Super Coloring Pages
If you can’t get enough coloring at home, there are literally thousands of different coloring pages to print for your kids from this site. We’re particularly fond of all the different animal images that are both fun to color and interesting to learn about. Beyond the usual black and white outline pages, there are also dot to dot images and even step-by-step drawing tutorials.

Just Color Kids Coloring Pages
If you’re looking for unique coloring pages you probably won’t find anywhere else, we recommend this site that features dozens of different popular media and entertainment properties your kids will recognize. They can color in pictures of their favorite TV and movie characters, and if that’s not educational enough, you can even pick works by well known artists throughout history.

Color by Number
Color by number is a popular coloring game that even adults often enjoy. The premise is simple – you color in squares in the images based on the color assigned to it. Zoom in to fill in the details and zoom out to see the bigger picture until you finish. You can even close the game and come back with your progress still saved. With this game you can color by number online and never have to worry about pen or paper.

Toonia Colorbook
Instead of asking what are the best coloring books, we’re asking what are the best coloring games. Well, the Toonia Colorbook is basically a digital coloring book in an app. There are 160 different pages across 20 different themes with more than 100 different colors and patterns. Easy mode allows your children to always color in the lines, but you can turn this off to let their imagination run wild.

Colorfy: Art Coloring Game
Is the Colorfy app free? It’s definitely free to download, and you can subscribe for weekly updates of new coloring pages. This is one of the most popular coloring apps that adults also enjoy because of the rich and detailed images and coloring methods.

Paint By Number Coloring Games
This is one of the best free color by number apps available, with unique and vivid color palettes that go way beyond your usual crayon pack. The basic idea is straightforward, but there are plenty of in-app challenges like puzzles that make this more engaging than just another coloring game.

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Loopimal
Build loops, build sequences, and make music in no time with one of the most celebrated music apps for kids. Every aspect is beautifully designed and the music is sure to delight little kids and even discerning adult ears. You can choose from nine animals and start dragging and dropping shapes to form unique musical patterns. Don’t be surprised if your animals of choice start whistling and dancing along!
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Sesame Street Makes Music
Sesame Street presents a music making experience that exposes kids to six different instruments and allows them to play six different popular songs with Abby, Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Ernie. Kids can hear different genres of music from around the world and explore tempo and beats by playing instruments fast and slow. These include a reggae version of “If You’re Happy and You Know It” and a jug band rendition of “Old MacDonald.”
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Lullaby Songs For Sleep
It only takes one tap to start playing a soothing lullaby to help your baby fall asleep. If you’ve tried different lullaby apps before, this one may be the end of your search. Featuring 24 different well known melodies, this app won’t interrupt your experience with intrusive ads or pop up banners, and has a timer so you can set down your phone or tablet or use another app while the lullaby plays in the background.
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Baby Mozart
Classical music has been shown to be beneficial for young children, which explains why parents have been known to play it in the background even before their kids were born. This app makes it as easy as possible to pick music from popular composers like Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart, plus well known nursery rhymes like Hush Little Baby. There’s even white noise options to help put your baby to sleep, plus child friendly animations and flashcards with dinosaurs, animals, numbers, and letters.
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Mussila Music School
Mussila Music School offers an entire world of musical education for free that allows kids to explore and learn on their own. Kids can choose between four paths: learn, play, create, and practice. They can learn music theory fundamentals like identifying notes, tempos, and reading sheet music. They can play the piano and learn familiar nursery rhymes all the way up to more advanced pieces. They can create their own songs with easy object oriented tools. And they can also practice their instruments and sharpen their rhythm and melody skills.
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Spotify Kids
Everything you love about Spotify but for kids! Your children can enjoy kid-friendly content handpicked for them like movie hits, party jams, bedtime tunes, and audiobooks, and even soundtrack their day from playtime to bedtime. You can preselect whether they get content for all ages, for younger kids, or older kids. Plus there’s no interruptive ads that may not be suitable for children.
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Musical Me!
Another music education app that helps kids apply their imaginations with sound in as few steps as possible. Kids will learn musical fundamentals like notes, rhythm, and pitch with interactive activities led by Mozzarella the Mouse. They can listen and copy note patterns, tap and drag characters to make them dance to the beat, and move notes on the staff to create their own melodies.
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Melody Jams
Melody Jams is a beautifully illustrated world of fun characters that invite your little ones to join their band. They can mix different melodies, play along with virtual instruments, get to know the different monsters, and start performing “live!” There are no in-app purchases or ads to interrupt band practice either.
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Baby’s Musical Hands
Baby’s Musical Hands is perfect for the littlest music learner in your family. It features 15 brightly colored squares that your baby can touch. Red squares make drum sounds, yellow squares are piano notes, and blue squares are guitar notes. It doesn’t get simpler than that!
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Sago Mini Music Box
Go on a musical adventure with three furry friends. Explore the sky with Jinja the cat, sail the seas with Harvey the dog, and play in the snow with Jack the rabbit. Each setting has unique music and art that’s perfect for toddlers. There’s also no in-app purchases or interruptive ads so your child can explore without distractions.
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Music Sparkles
If you’re looking for the most digital instruments for your little one to experiment with, Music Sparkles is the app for you. There are 14 different instruments to choose from, including percussion, string, and wind instruments. You’ll have to purchase some instruments to get the full set, but you can also disable in-app purchases on your device.
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Piano Maestro
If you’re looking to hone in on just the piano and keyboard, Piano Maestro is one of the most popular and advanced piano education apps available. In fact, the app will actually recognize the notes being played on a real piano or keyboard, which makes it the perfect educational accompaniment.
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