educational apps | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com Cool Mom Tech is the intersection of tech and style, of parenting, practicality and fabulosity, brought to you by the same team behind Cool Mom Picks. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:48:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://coolmomtech.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/cropped-cmt-512-1-32x32.png educational apps | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com 32 32 Rebel Girls x Hispanic Heritage Month: Your kids will love these short audio stories about amazing Hispanic women https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/rebel-girls-podcast-hispanic-heritage-month/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/rebel-girls-podcast-hispanic-heritage-month/#respond Sat, 16 Sep 2023 10:00:45 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47789 As if I haven’t raved about the Rebel Girls books and the Rebel Girls app enough, I am now touting of the Rebel Girls Podcast. Since 2018, they have been producing three wonderful biographical audio stories a week, each just 14-20 minutes or so–perfect for restless kids (or busy parents). Starting this week, in honor […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/rebel-girls-podcast-hispanic-heritage-month/feed/ 0 11 of the best reading apps for kids in high school and middle school. Including test prep! | Back to School Tech https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/best-reading-apps-for-kids-high-school-middle-school/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/best-reading-apps-for-kids-high-school-middle-school/#respond Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:45:23 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=41971 Sometimes we think of reading apps as being for little kids, but reading apps for kids in high school and middle school can be extremely helpful. Whether your kids are voracious readers or a bit more reluctant to get lost in a book when there are new video game levels to conquered, we are big […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/best-reading-apps-for-kids-high-school-middle-school/feed/ 0 Free download: 30 creative activities for kids that blend off-screen summer fun with just enough tech. https://coolmomtech.com/2023/07/creative-activities-for-kids-free-apple-workbook/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/07/creative-activities-for-kids-free-apple-workbook/#respond Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:00:18 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=43958 I know, I know, the last thing parents want our kids to do this summer is spend all day watching YouTube videos or playing more Minecraft. We’re always hoping our kids can find a little more balance with screen time over the summer, and that whatever screen time they do have can be used maybe in […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/07/creative-activities-for-kids-free-apple-workbook/feed/ 0 How to download 3 free audio books this week in honor of Black History Month. https://coolmomtech.com/2023/02/3-free-audio-books-for-black-history-month/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/02/3-free-audio-books-for-black-history-month/#respond Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:25:09 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47609 Black History Month lasts through the end of February, but you’ll need to act by Friday if you want to grab free downloads of three important audio books by Black authors. Offered as a gift from Cool Mom Tech-recommended audiobook company Libro.fm and Tantor Audio, these powerful and informative audio books for older teens, college […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/02/3-free-audio-books-for-black-history-month/feed/ 0 The Mathpid Math App is like an AI-powered math tutor for kids https://coolmomtech.com/2022/12/mathpid-math-app-ai-powered/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/12/mathpid-math-app-ai-powered/#respond Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:43:48 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47372 This is a sponsored message from the Mathpid App If your child is struggling with math, needs more help than what they’re getting in the classroom, or could just use a little enthusiasm boost, check out the free Mathpid app — the popular, highly successful math app from Korea’s Woongjin Thinkbig that’s now available here in […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/12/mathpid-math-app-ai-powered/feed/ 0 Find your own town on this amazing interactive Native Land map https://coolmomtech.com/2022/11/interactive-native-land-map-indigenous-peoples-day/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/11/interactive-native-land-map-indigenous-peoples-day/#respond Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:10:07 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=38491 I originally stumbled on this incredible Native Land Map when it was shared in honor of Indigenous People’s Day and — wow. What a worthwhile educational site to explore today, especially if you sit down and do it with your kids. Particularly if you’re celebrating Thanksgiving next week and want to honor more of the true history […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/11/interactive-native-land-map-indigenous-peoples-day/feed/ 0 This app lets you check out library books on your phone. Free. From home. Yes! https://coolmomtech.com/2022/01/hoopla-digital-app-check-out-library-books/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/01/hoopla-digital-app-check-out-library-books/#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:00:40 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/?p=33262 Lately, a lot of readers have been asking us about apps that let you check out free library books. Or, free e-books to be technical. So here’s the info on a favorite of ours, the hoopla digital app. While I love the feeling of being surrounded by stacks and stacks of actual old-fashioned books at my […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/01/hoopla-digital-app-check-out-library-books/feed/ 1 The new Rebel Girls app puts kids’ favorite inspiring women right in their earbuds https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/rebel-girls-app/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/rebel-girls-app/#respond Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:05:43 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=45859 I’ve been a huge Rebel Girls fan since their very first book came out, so naturally I’m so excited to hear about their brand new Rebel Girls app. The app features the stories of some of our favorite women — Malala, Lady Gaga, Maya Angelou, and many more — in easy-to-access audio form. Plus you’ll […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/rebel-girls-app/feed/ 0 What does Indigenous mean? This video is the perfect explainer for kids. https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/what-does-indigenous-mean-video/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/what-does-indigenous-mean-video/#respond Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:00:23 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=45763 On Indigenous People’s Day, a lot of kids may be asking us to explain what Indigenous means. It’s not the kind of word that’s in a lot of kids’ day-to-day vocabularies — or at least not yet. And parents may have trouble explaining what it means, how it’s different from terms like “Native” or “First […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/what-does-indigenous-mean-video/feed/ 0 10 of the best math apps for middle school that make learning fun. https://coolmomtech.com/2021/08/best-math-apps-for-middle-school-fun/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/08/best-math-apps-for-middle-school-fun/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:06:03 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=41936 As a former homeschooling parent, I am a huge fan of math apps for middle school — and for tweens and teens whatever their grade level. I used to say that I was okay teaching math until around 3rd or 4th grade, and then I needed some help explaining certain topics to my frustrated and […]

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