PBS KIDS Games is a free collection of educational games for children ages 2 to 8. Its app listing describes more than 280 curriculum-based games across subjects such as math, reading, science, and art, and children can play in English or Spanish. The website catalog includes Stu's Delivery Service, City Island Adventure Game, and Carl's Collections. A Building Games topic features Marble Run, Toy Maker, and Alma Train Game. PBS KIDS describes its apps as a way to watch and play while on the go. An account is not required to use PBS services, though an account may save progress, settings, or created content. PBS says it does not collect information that directly identifies a child on its own, but may collect information about game activity, videos watched, pages viewed, and links clicked. Usernames are moderated to discourage personal details, and passwords are encrypted when an account is created. PBS identifies itself as a private nonprofit corporation founded in 1969. The service is free and available on the web and mobile platforms.
Who it is for
PBS KIDS Games suits children ages 2 to 8 and families looking for educational games across several subject areas. English and Spanish play options are listed.
What is good
- Free collection of more than 280 curriculum-based games
- Designed for ages 2 to 8
- Games cover math, reading, science, and art
- Play options include English and Spanish
- An account is not required
What to know first
- PBS may collect information about activity within its services
- Services are for personal use, not commercial purposes
Verdict
PBS KIDS Games brings together free learning games for young children, with multiple subjects and language options. Families should note PBS’s stated activity-data collection and personal-use restriction.
PBS KIDS Games plans and pricing
All plansCompared on preschool learning apps
- Free plan
- Yes
- Delivery mode
- mobile_app
- Subject focus
- mixed
- Learner age
- early_learning
