Park Math HD

Variety is the name of the game in this engaging yet educational app. With seven sections to choose from, kids will learn addition, subtraction, counting and categorizing, all based around a relatable park-themed premise.

The app is a mix of passive learning—children count as a rabbit swings—and active engagement as kids solve subtraction, complete patterns and sequencing. Each page has plenty for little fingers to explore, with interactive surprises to touch and try in every scene. Tap the tree to shake the apples loose, or touch the ducks to hear them quack. The app labels each character with a number once children move them into the equation, so kindergarteners will learn the concept that objects—and animals—can represent numbers or sections of an equation.

Bright colors, crisp graphics and scenes that are interesting but not too busy will keep kids hooked for hours. You can even increase the difficulty as they master the early levels—choose from level 1, 2 or 3 on the homepage to make the games more challenging. A great complement to core kindergarten curriculum, this app cleverly reinforces classroom concepts.