Bloom
Musician Brian Eno helped create this app, which mixes instruments and artwork. generativemusic.com/bloom.html
Brains On!
The podcast uses science and history to explore questions about the world, tackling subjects from black holes to narwhals. brainson.org/
Eleanor Amplified
A brave radio reporter has adventures in this podcast series that also offers a lesson in media. whyy.org/programs/eleanoramplified/
Khan Academy
Kids can access free online courses in math, science, computer programming and other subjects from kindergarten through high school. khanacademy.org
The Kid Should See This
The site offers more than 4,000 eclectic children’s videos that also aim to entertain adults. thekidshouldseethis.com
Mission US
This series of interactive American history games delves into subjects like the Revolutionary War and the Great Depression. Search: PBS Mission US
Monument Valley
The puzzle app has been compared to an M.C. Escher drawing, except here an elfin person moves through mazes of increasingly complex buildings. monumentvalleygame.com/mv2
Mystery Science
The site features video lessons for elementary-school children and offers hands-on activities. mysteryscience.com
Outschool
Students can learn about everything from raising chickens to “Harry Potter” in these live online classes, which operate via video chat for ages 3 to 18. outschool.com
Scratch
A free programming community from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that gives students a chance to create interactive stories, games and animations. scratch.mit.edu
Six Minutes
Short episodes of this serial podcast dive into the mystery of an intriguing girl pulled from the chilling waters off Alaska. app.kidslisten.org/pod/Six-Minutes
Thinkrolls
The physics and logic app is geared toward children ages 3 to 8. avokiddo.com/portfolio/thinkrolls
Toontastic 3D
Children can turn their stories into cartoons with animation, narration and music using this app. toontastic.withgoogle.com