Since 2020, the whole world has gone online and so have our little ones. The exposure to screen even though if online learning is so much that kids are bound to try and find some entertainment as well on the screens.
Here are the gems that I found when Eira was 4 year old. All these apps have been tried, tested and enjoyed. So get ready to have some absolute fun time!
1. 1Line (Free App)
I’m sure you remember drawing an open envelope during your school days. The rule was not to redraw a line and not to pick the pencil until the envelope is done. Basically, the rule is to draw the picture with just one line. The app has so many levels and is an excellent yet interesting way to have a good brain exercise.
Eira loves this app and has completed many stages. It became more fun for her when her Dad got involved. Playing on two phones simultaneously and checking who is able to solve them faster is a great way to get a child interested.
2. Cut the rope free (Free App)
Om Nom is hungry and wants to have candy. But the candy is not easily available. Follow the adventurous levels and help cut the candy free from ropes and obstacles and help Om Nom relish it.
This is a super fun game which will keep kids engaged and scratching their brains. You will also find them jump off their seats when they actually get the candy. You will also find “Om Nom Stories” cartoon on YouTube.
3. Buttons and Scissors (Free App)
Cut off the buttons from the denim with the help of scissors. You can cut them only after matching 2 or more buttons of the same color and of no other colored button is in the way. You can select buttons only on the same horizontal, vertical or diagonal line. Cut off all the buttons to complete a level and do it in the shortest possible time to get a better score. Logical thinking is what your child will have to do to get this fun game going.
While there are many other games that you might find on the Playstore, these three have been stuck with us for more than 3 years. Make sure you try them as well and you will have a blast.
This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla
My World with Eira 
Your post reminds me my childhood. I played all these games and still remember how my sisters and mom also joined me to play and compete each other.
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I remember playing numerical games for brain training. And I still love to play that! Very nicely you have described the importance of brain games for the growth of a child’s maturity of brain.
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these are some awesome suggestions. My daughter loves cut the rope app the most. it is her all time fav
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All these games we played as a child in the physical form are now available in digital form. Good ones indeed
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Great suggestions. Forwarding this post to all my pals who have kids.
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I have twin nieces who are 7 years old. I will be sharing your post with my sister, who will love to have these suggestions.
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These are really useful suggestions. Will forward your blogpost with other friends.
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These brain-tickling and training apps seem quite nice. It’s good that we can utilise the screen time in a better manner for kids as well. I Will surely check them out and I personally am intrigued with the buttons one.
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Your post is reminding me of my son’s childhood days. I can still remember how much he did love them. The apps are really useful, especially these days when keeping them becomes the most difficult task.
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Although I do not agree with too much screen time for kids, these apps are indeed a great way to make the best use of it. These games sound fun. I will surely forward your post to friends with smaller kids.
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yes agree that with recent pandemic situation. we have become more dependent on apps and online sources for our kids learning. all these three app were new to me and these are looking really promising to me. thanks for sharing about it Seema, will check these out for sure.
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Really good suggestions of fun games! I myself would love to play these brain challenging apps!
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Harnessing technology to bring alive old and new games through apps is a welcome trend. These apps, I am sure are great fun not only for kids but also for adults. Sandy N Vyjay
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Wow brain training plus fun!!, this looks great. Would recommend this to a friend who has small kids.
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Can adults play it too? hehe am kidding. I will share this post to my parent friends, they can make their kids enjoy these brain training game apps.
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Very interesting and different apps. I am going to share them with my grandson. He will love to play them. Thanks for sharing them, Seema
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Great post and extremely useful…..plan to pass this onto friends who have little ones wanting their piece of screen time….A nice share!
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I remember playing cut the rope with my son. It is so engrossing that we lose the track of time. You have identified the benefits and pointed the out convincingly
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Nice blog idea…the button game is interesting…my 6.5year old really enjoys home pin…its a nice strategy game as well…
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I have played some version of the 1 Line. The other 2 sound interesting as well. Thanks for suggesting them for the child in me 🙂
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Wow i didn’t knew about these apps .These games sound fun. I will surely ask my kiddo to try it
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I try and keep my son away from apps, encouraging free-thinking play instead. But I personally used to love playing Cut the Rope a few years ago! The others seem good too.
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Wonderful app to keep the kids busy in mindful games rather than in exhaustive video games or endless video surfing. I want to check out more about these games before downloading. These scissor and button games seem very new to me; I will start my trial from this one only.
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So, recently my son was introduced to the world of online games during one of his computer classes. Since then, he’s been asking me to let him play games on the phone. So, now he gets 30 mins of phone time to play games. It’s time to add some new games to his list. Thanks for the suggestions.
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Good recommendations to keep young children busy with some brainstorming games.
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My kids too play a lot of interesting games on the device and at times even we get tempted to play them. The games you have mentioned are really nice and I will download them for my kids.
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My grandchildren are older but they would have loved these apps. Screen time is not all that bad. I will surely pass this post on to ones with smaller kids.
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I have played the first two but not the button one …sounds challenging. All seem like really nice brain training games
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This is such a cute list. My son has become interested in kids sudoku and something called blockodu, lately. These apps actually help with hand-eye coordination
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I will sure download these games. Looks interesting my kids will love them. Thanks for suggestion.
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This post is a reminder to childhood…. These games seems to be very interesting and brain sharpening……
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I still used to to play Om Nom sometimes just to refresh the mind. Your list is very interesting and every game is so refreshing. I feel not just kids sometimes even parents should play it just to accompany the kids.
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I like these games. But I think my niece is going to love it more. Will share it with her.
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Thank you seems this was something that of been looking out for . I’m definitely sharing these with my kid.
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As kids spend so much time on screens, they might as well spend it on playing such games to enhance their mind power. Wonderful suggestions given!!
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Most kids spend their time on technology these days and it is important to expose them to the right apps where they can develop their creativity and have fun. These 3 apps seem to achieve those.
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I have yey to taste this candy . But i liked the games as you described . Im thinking of trying one of these soon.
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That was quick and sweet, i hav twin daughters and i am definitely gonna try this
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In remember that game yes. Not to re do a line. Thanks for the suggestions. I just download one of them. My 5 years old would love it.
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I loved playing these games as a child and had forgotten about them. Thanks for the wonderful post. Will download for my son too
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These apps are an interesting way to keep the kids engaged. I prefer good ol books but find apps more effective.
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I have two kids and I’m pretty sure they would love these apps. When I was of their age, these apps didn’t exist. However, today’s kids have a variety of tools at their disposal.
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Seema, you have listed the apps that are not only fun but will also develop cognitive skills , shall try with inline app as this must be so much fun for kids and elders too.
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This is amazing and fun app and my kids will love it to play with them. It’s really help in their growth too
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I will share this App’s info with my kid, she keeps on looking for new games.
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Thanks for listing out these amazing apps for brain storming. Kids would definitely enjoy fun learning
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I will surely try all three of these games that are suggested by you however I would like to first try cut the rope with my son.
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My son has not been exposed to any online game as yet. However, I will definitely check these out nd see what suits and catches his interest.
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