Description
Khan Academy Kids is a free educational app designed to support early years learning for children aged 2–8. Created by experts in early childhood education, the app offers thousands of interactive activities covering reading, phonics, maths, logic, and social-emotional learning.
- Over 5,000 engaging lessons and games
- Read-aloud books from National Geographic and Bellwether Media
- Fun characters guide children through core skills, from counting to spelling
- Content available in English and Spanish
- Safe, ad-free and completely free to use
- Works both online and offline – perfect for learning at home or on the go
Aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 learning goals, Khan Academy Kids is ideal for families and teachers alike, with features that support home learning and classroom use.
Recommended by Dr Gummer’s Good Play Guide
"I can trace all the letters—watch me!" - Girl aged 4
"This game is fun! I made the panda jump!" -Boy aged 5
The Khan Academy Kids app was a big hit with our testers, who were keen to dive into its colourful world of learning. Designed for children aged 2–8 years, the app features a warm, welcoming environment led by a cast of friendly animal characters who guide children through a wide range of engaging activities. Most children needed little support to get started and found the layout easy to navigate, with younger users quickly gaining confidence. From letter tracing and early reading to counting games and problem-solving, the app offers an impressive breadth of content that supports key early learning goals through play.
Children particularly enjoyed the interactive stories, songs and creative drawing tools, which sparked curiosity and encouraged imagination. The app’s bright visuals and cheerful sound effects kept engagement levels high, while the adaptive features helped ensure each child was appropriately challenged. Parents praised the app for its completely ad-free experience and educational value, noting how it seamlessly combines fun with learning. Free to download with no subscription required, Khan Academy Kids is an excellent resource for supporting early development in a safe, child-friendly space.
- Develops early literacy & numeracy skills
- Supports social-emotional development
- Encourages problem-solving
