AKhan Academy Kids
A comprehensive educational app featuring thousands of activities, books, videos, and creative tools led by a cast of colorful animal characters.
Parent verdict
Is Khan Academy Kids good for kids?
Yes — a great pick for most kids
Rated Ages 2-8. Best for early literacy, math, and emotional regulation.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated April 16, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
5-20 minutes
Safety level
High
Best for
Early literacy, math, and emotional regulation
Ages
Ages 2-8
Great for your child
The engaging characters and variety of activities make learning feel like a rewarding game.
Great for you
It is a completely free, high-quality tool that allows you to easily track your child's progress and participate in their milestones.
Parent notes
The app is ad-free and contains no in-app purchases, making it highly safe for independent play. Ensure the device's blue light filter is on if playing near bedtime.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
Khan Academy Kids is built primarily for self-paced independent tapping, which often relegates a parent to watching quietly, though co-reading the library books offers genuine shared lap-time.
Skills this builds
- Snuggling up together for Read to Me and Read by Myself picture books
- Guiding finger placement during tricky letter and number tracing exercises
- Co-creating scenes using character stickers and open-ended drawing tools
Try this together
Switch off the automatic learning path, open the library's Book section, and select 'Read by Myself' so you can take turns reading sentences aloud.
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