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Home » Reviews » Back To School with FREE Educational Tools on My Smartphone and Tablet

Back To School with FREE Educational Tools on My Smartphone and Tablet

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It’s pretty clear that I’m crazy about Verizon’s service and the great tools I’m using as a #VZWBuzz Lifestyle Blogger.

I haven’t spoken much about this to anyone, but my husband and I are going to start homeschooling our kids this fall. That means in roughly a week, we’ll commence being solely responsible for the education of our children.

There are several reasons for our choice to homeschool, and I may expand on them in a future post. At this point, I’m thankful that we’re starting this now, while our kids are young and open to pretty much anything we put in front of them.

In that same vein, James and I are taking the idea of curriculum, our overall plan of topics and educational areas, one baby step at a time. We have a loose plan for the next month or two, but we expect to find our footing once our new routines are in place.

I’m feeling especially excited that Verizon’s Educational Tools are FREE for users with the More Everything plan. I’m one of those people who will definitely be taking advantage of that! Note: If you have a different Verizon plan the Educational Tools will cost $2 a month.

We’re on the more conservative side of our children and technology, so I don’t forsee doing too much with the extensive directory of educational apps categorized by grade level, skill set, subject and/or Common Core standards.

best kindergarten appsAt the same time, the app selection within Verizon’s Educational Tool is very impressive and easy to navigate. Best of all, the apps have been curated by Verizon’s own in-house experts. Those experts include teachers, instructors and education specialists. When a reader gets to their filtered list of recommended apps he or she can view teacher reviews and ratings, as well as an overview by an expert explaining why those particular apps were chosen.

Another nice feature of the app is a free minibook of Common Core Standards for Parents for Dummies. Let me be honest, I don’t quite know what Common Core is, but it’s my plan to become familiar with it in the next week. This free book is my first step in that process!

Finally, users of the Verizon Educational Tools app will receive bonus educational content and special offers from select leaders in the edcucation industry, including the following:

  • Scholastic
  • BrainPOP
  • Copia
  • Tutor.com
  • TinyTap (Verizon’s 2013 Powerful Answers Award Winner)

I’m not experienced in the area of apps that are both appropriate and educational for children, so I can’t speak to the effectiveness of any of the offers above, but I’m a huge proponent of FREE. Take advantage of the free offers available to you, but make sure you research the programs and content before spending money on anything beyond what’s available at no cost to you.

The Verizon Educational Tools App is available for Android tablets, Android smartphones, iPads, iPhones and other Apple devices running the iOS operating system. Download Verizon’s Educational Tools app from Itunes or find the Android app in the Google Play store.

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About Marybeth

I'm Marybeth - Mom of 2, wife to 1, pet mom to 3. I love finding fun activities to do with my kids, going on adventures, watching movies and baking delicious treats! I used to climb the corporate ladder, now I spend my days caring for my family and spoiling my handicapped dog.

Comments

  1. blogomomma says

    2014-08-24 at 9:20 pm

    Good luck with homeschooling – that’ s a big decision but I’m sure you’ll find your way quickly AND you’ll be great at it! The Verizon Educational Tools, Apps and Videos are such great resources! Great post!

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    • Marybeth Hamilton says

      2014-08-26 at 6:31 pm

      Thanks so much! I just started diving into all the online resources and it’s great to have this app as a starting point.

      Reply
  2. Liz Mays says

    2014-08-24 at 10:01 pm

    Verizon is always thinking! This sounds like a great tool to help you as you kick off the homeschooling.

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  3. Mary says

    2014-08-24 at 10:05 pm

    How cool! There really are some really neat apps out there nowadays. I swear there is an app for everything!

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  4. Jennifer says

    2014-08-24 at 10:15 pm

    I love apps that are fun but actually TEACH! That’s so important to me. Kids can have fun and be on electronics but if they aren’t learning then I don’t like it. With my youngest daughter starting school this app could definitely help her get a head of the class.

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    • Marybeth Hamilton says

      2014-08-26 at 6:32 pm

      I 100% agree with you. It’s so hard to vet everything our kids are exposed to, so it’s nice to have good recommendations all summed up in one app.

      Reply
  5. Rosey says

    2014-08-25 at 5:30 am

    I think you’re right that routine will bring some great progress. And like you, I like the idea of taking advantage of the free apps to see if they’re a good fit for learning (why not, right?!).

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  6. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    2014-08-25 at 5:54 am

    Good luck with the homeschooling! I know that is a huge decision that I am sure you didn’t take lightly!

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  7. Tiffany (Fabulous Mom Blog) says

    2014-08-25 at 7:18 am

    Those seem like very useful apps to have for the young ones. My daughter likes to learn when it’s through apps. Hold her attention more.

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  8. Jaime says

    2014-08-25 at 9:55 am

    I had no idea Verizon offered this app. We love educational apps for our toddler!

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  9. Melissa @ This Girl's Life Blog says

    2014-08-25 at 10:46 am

    Great resources for kids. Those are the types of aps I don’t mind my daughter playing.

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  10. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    2014-08-25 at 12:30 pm

    This is excellent! You can take learning with you any place if it is on a smart phone!

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    • Marybeth Hamilton says

      2014-08-26 at 6:33 pm

      Oh, that’s a great point! I haven’t gotten that far in our plans yet.

      Reply
  11. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    2014-08-25 at 12:31 pm

    This app is pretty cool. You can take learning with you any place you go!

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  12. Jennifer Bullock {MommyBKnowsBest} says

    2014-08-25 at 12:41 pm

    This is a great app post! We love to supplement our school year with learning apps. We may use some of these for our homestudy days.

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  13. Jenn says

    2014-08-25 at 2:14 pm

    Yay for educational apps! I need to refresh our collection. The kids are getting bored.

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  14. Melinda says

    2014-08-25 at 3:41 pm

    i love finding new apps for kids. I’ll pin these for later andfor my friends

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  15. Krystal says

    2014-08-25 at 5:24 pm

    My son loves using apps on his tablet. I love the educational ones!

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  16. Felicia says

    2014-08-25 at 5:48 pm

    What great options. I love it when education is fun.

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  17. Pam says

    2014-08-25 at 6:11 pm

    I love apps that are fun for kids but still educational. Especially when they are free!

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    • Marybeth Hamilton says

      2014-08-26 at 6:35 pm

      To clarify, the Educational Tools app is free for Verizon More Everything customers, but not all the recommended apps are free. Still, some are free, and I’d definitely try any of those first.

      Reply
  18. Amy Desrosiers says

    2014-08-25 at 7:36 pm

    I am really impressed with the educational apps for kids like my own. The fact that they are also free is amazing!!

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  19. Amanda says

    2014-08-25 at 8:28 pm

    These are awesome! I need to check out few new apps for the kids and for me! Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Carly Anderson says

    2014-08-25 at 8:54 pm

    I love technolgoy because of all the great educational apps and devices for kids. I had no idea that Verizon had an Educational Tool.

    Reply
  21. Shell says

    2014-08-25 at 9:06 pm

    Looks like they have great tools to help! Good luck homeschooling!

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  22. Shannon Gosney says

    2014-08-25 at 9:10 pm

    Our kids love playing games on our phones. These sound like some fun and educational games!

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  23. Ben - Gentlebim says

    2014-08-25 at 9:12 pm

    I love seeing educational apps. It’s a great way to trick kids into loving learning, and in my house, that’s what it takes!

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    • Marybeth Hamilton says

      2014-08-26 at 6:35 pm

      Ha! I love that you speak the truth, Ben 🙂

      Reply
  24. Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy says

    2014-08-25 at 9:13 pm

    Educational apps are a great way to get children excited about learning. They love to use devices, and this is a great way to combine that with learning.

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    • Marybeth Hamilton says

      2014-08-26 at 6:36 pm

      This is so true. It’s like kids are magnetically attracted to anything with a touchscreen.

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  25. Janell Poulette says

    2014-08-25 at 9:45 pm

    I love letting my kids play educational apps. I home school so I let them play while they are waiting on my.

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  26. Chrysa says

    2014-08-25 at 9:56 pm

    Good luck on your big step of starting school! If anyone can do it I think you guys can. I like that all of these apps from Verizon are curated by experts. Much better than having to wade through a lot of “iffy” choices.

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  27. cam | bibs and baubles says

    2014-08-25 at 10:44 pm

    How awesome to have all of those resources available for free! Best of luck to you on your homeschooling journey. Our neighbor homeschools and it’s been her greatest challenge AND reward!

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  28. Christie says

    2014-08-26 at 5:29 am

    There’s tons of amazing free apps. Enjoy school with your kids

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  29. Ben @ Cheap is the New Classy says

    2014-08-26 at 9:07 am

    I love educational apps. It’s a great way to get kids involved with learning and be happy about it.

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  30. Ben @ Cheap is the New Classy says

    2014-08-26 at 9:09 am

    I love educational apps. It’s a great way to get kids involved in learning and have them enjoy it.

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  31. Mellisa says

    2014-08-26 at 9:20 am

    Whenever you can get your child to learn something when playing a game, it’s a win-win! These sound like really great apps.

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  32. Tracey says

    2014-08-26 at 9:23 am

    These are really great apps to help educate kids. Love that they are free!

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  33. mary says

    2014-08-26 at 9:27 am

    what a great selection. I love that they are free. But I love even more that they are educational

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  34. Amanda says

    2014-08-26 at 10:17 am

    Wow! What a HUGE selection of games! Perfect for the kiddos!

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  35. Everyday Living with Chrys says

    2014-08-26 at 10:56 am

    We love our Verizon service as well. Its nice that their are free and educations offers.

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  36. Jeanine @ sixtimemommy.com says

    2014-08-26 at 11:22 am

    So awesome, what a selection too! My kids would for sure love this!

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  37. Lisa says

    2014-08-26 at 1:27 pm

    I really need to look into more apps. Both educational and resourceful tools to help me stay organized.

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  38. Angie | Big Bears Wife says

    2014-08-26 at 2:07 pm

    I love these apps for little ones for smart phones and tablets! I wish these were around when I was little!

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  39. Shasta says

    2014-08-26 at 4:32 pm

    These look great. I am always looking for new apps for the kids, and this looks perfect for them. I love Verizon!

    Reply
  40. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    2014-08-26 at 4:46 pm

    You can take learning with you on the go and it is disguised as a game! Genius idea!

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  41. Marina @ Mommy Snippets says

    2014-08-26 at 7:19 pm

    Looks like a great educational app! Very useful for teaching children.

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  42. Danielle @ We Have It All says

    2014-08-26 at 8:47 pm

    Good luck with homeschooling, I can’t wait to hear all about it! And thanks for sharing the apps, I’m always looking for more.

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  43. Chrysa Duran says

    2014-08-26 at 9:12 pm

    I didn’t realize that Verizon has all of these Educational Tools. I will for sure check them out for our family. Good luck this school year.

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  44. Ann Bacciaglia says

    2014-08-26 at 10:11 pm

    Good luck with homeschooling. What a fantastic decision to make for your children’s future. Thanks for sharing this app. Math can be tough to teach.

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  45. kristin says

    2014-08-27 at 10:56 pm

    These sound like great apps. Very useful!

    Reply
  46. Ashley - Embracing Beauty says

    2014-08-28 at 1:30 pm

    Those look awesome! My daughter would love these.

    Reply

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