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Montessori Preschool

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app2017

81%

WISE Score

4.5

App Store

Montessori-certified preschool curriculum in app form—comprehensive, ad-free, and actually educational (but you're paying for it).

Montessori Preschool

app

Everyone, 2017

81%

WISE Score

4.5

App Store

Montessori-certified preschool curriculum in app form—comprehensive, ad-free, and actually educational (but you're paying for it).

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Google Play

Screenwise Verdict

This is one of the better educational apps out there—actually designed by Montessori teachers, not just marketers who read a Wikipedia page. It covers a ton of ground (math, literacy, coding, music, even Chinese) and does it without ads or manipulative hooks.

The catch? It's subscription-only, so you're paying monthly or yearly after the free trial. For some families, that's worth it for quality screen time that's genuinely educational. For others, it's just another recurring charge.

It's best for kids who need structured learning activities and parents who want visibility into progress. If your kid thrives on open-ended creative play, this might feel too drill-and-practice. But if you're looking for a solid digital supplement to preschool learning, this is a strong pick.

Age Fit

Perfect for ages 3-7 who are working on preschool and kindergarten skills. Older kids will find it too basic, and younger toddlers won't have the fine motor skills or attention span for most activities.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Designed by certified Montessori teachers with a child-centered approach that emphasizes autonomy, self-correction, and self-confidence. Activities like caring for plants, helping the school nurse, and practical life skills model kindness and responsibility. The pacing is self-directed rather than chaotic, letting kids move through activities at their own speed. The reward system is present but not manipulative—it's meant to motivate rather than hook.

Imaginative

Offers a broad range of activities across 10 learning areas including arts, music, coding, and AR/3D features with animals. The coloring, drawing, and music games invite creative expression. However, much of the content is structured educational drill (tracing numbers, phonics practice) rather than open-ended imaginative play. It's more about skill-building through Montessori methods than pure creativity, though the variety keeps things interesting.

Safe

No ads, which is huge. Subscription-based model means no aggressive in-app purchases targeting kids. Common Sense Media confirms it's designed for ages 3-7 with appropriate content. Kids mode is available. The app tracks progress via a parent dashboard, which is transparent. Loses points for being subscription-only with auto-renewal (though manageable), and the fact that some parents may not realize the free trial converts to paid. Privacy policy exists and the developer (Edoki Academy) has a decent reputation in the educational app space.

Enriching

Comprehensive early learning curriculum covering math (counting to 1 million, intro to addition/subtraction), literacy (phonics, reading comprehension), logic, coding, shapes, colors, music basics, and even Chinese language exposure. Grounded in Montessori principles of learning by doing with self-correction built in. The parent dashboard tracks progress and suggests next activities, making it genuinely educational rather than just screen time. Skills are practical and age-appropriate. It's not just entertaining—it's legitimately teaching foundational concepts.

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Why It Might Be Great

Designed by actual certified Montessori teachers, not just slapping the name on generic games
Covers everything from phonics to coding to practical life skills like caring for plants
No ads, no manipulative mechanics—just subscription-based learning activities
Parent dashboard tracks progress and suggests next activities, so you know what your kid is actually doing
Self-paced and self-correcting, building autonomy and confidence in young learners

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What to Watch For

Subscription required—free trial converts to monthly or yearly payment, so set a calendar reminder
More structured skill-building than open-ended creative play; some kids may find it repetitive
Works best when parents check the dashboard and guide next steps, not just hand over the tablet

Conversation Starters

"What did you learn in the Nurse's Station today? What symptoms did the patients have?"
"Can you teach me the Chinese words or songs you learned?"
"Show me what you made in the Arts class—what colors did you mix?"
"What was your favorite activity today? Why did you like it?"

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