Top App Picks for Kids Going Back to School

Getting back into the routine of sitting in classroom desks all day and completing homework every night can take a bit of time and effort for students who have thoroughly indulged in the freedoms of summer break. Re-establishing a healthy routine, however, is essential for academic success in the coming school year. If you, or your child, is struggling to get back into the swing of things, or if you want to avoid a struggle altogether, check out a few of these awesome back-to-school apps that will make the transition a little easier:

• Stanza. Do you have a novel to read, but forgot to bring home your assigned book once again? The Stanza app has you covered.

With this app, you’ll have access to tens of thousands of classic titles right on your iPhone — for free! From Hemingway to Dumas, you can catch up on your required reading wherever you are, whether you have your books with you or not. Now, there’s no excuse for not being prepared for tomorrow’s literature discussion or quiz!

• World Atlas HD. Forget about bulky geography books and awkward folding maps. The World Atlas HD app will allow you to look up the location of anywhere on Earth at a moment’s notice.

And since this app comes from National Geographic, you know you can trust the maps to be completely up-to-date, no matter where you are. Download whichever maps you need while you have Wi-Fi access then study your geography from anywhere — even deep in the woods!

• iHomework. Apps that help you out in specific subjects are great, but what about managing everything about school? That’s where iHomework comes in.

This app will allow you to keep track of your schedule, homework assignments and even log your grades. You’ll have access to contact information for your teachers, to-do lists, due dates and more when you install this app. You can even sync information from your iPhone to your Mac computer.

• Mental Case Flashcards. Say goodbye to the days of cumbersome, cluttering flash cards and step into the digital age of studying with this app.

Get access to thousands of premade flashcards for a variety of subjects, or create your own flashcards based on the notes you took in class. Once you have your flashcards created, you can study for that test or quiz from anywhere without having to lug your notebooks along.

• Cooliris. This app is an absolute must-have for the visual learner. Sometimes, things just make more sense when you can see a picture of the actual item rather than having to use your imagination.

This app has photos of virtually anything, so you’ll always be able to “see” exactly what it is you are supposed to be learning.