 |  | | From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor | | | I received an email from my middle schooler’s science teacher yesterday, reviewing policies regarding homework and grading. At the end, she recommended a specific app to help with studying. “Why not use those phones to support our curriculum,” she wrote, adding that with this app, “…the kids can study almost anywhere, because let's face it…they are never without them!” She’s right of course. The trick is choosing the right technologies to help your child succeed. Luckily the About.com Parenting Experts are here to help. | |  | | | | There are a ton of websites out there, all claiming to offer your child excellent learning opportunities. But which ones are the best? Apryl has put together a list of 20 free websites appropriate for preschoolers up to college students that all offer a chance for your child to learn while having fun as well. READ NOW | |  | | I agree whole-heartedly with my daughter’s science teacher. My daughter keeps her phone on her person all the time, why not harness that proximity for learning? These 10 apps, as chosen by Jennifer, do a great job of reviewing important overall and specific academic concepts. | |  | | While many younger children do take advantage of apps and education-based websites, a great way to get teaching technologies into their hands is through toys. Kerriann reviews some of the top tablets, eReaders, and other hand-held devices all geared at a younger age group. READ NOW | |  | | Academic instruction on the web is a wonderful thing, but what about using technology to teach about social good? Jennifer has put together a round up of 10 games that educate kids about how to make positive social changes in our global community. READ NOW | |  | | | | An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! | | |  | | Want More From About.com? | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Parenting newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 Privacy Policy © 2014 About.com | |  |  | |