Best Apps to Help Teach Kids Math at Home

Top 9 Resources to Help Your Child with Math at Home

Published: Aug. 19, 2020 Updated: Apr. 17, 2026

Math can be a huge challenge for many of our kids, and they might need some extra help grasping certain math concepts. We’ve rounded up some great websites, apps, and programs to help your kids hit their math goals — and even have fun while doing it!

1. IXL Math

Recommended by an education therapist, IXL Math helps students learn at their own pace with adaptive questions that automatically adjust to the right level of difficulty. Parents can keep track of students’ progress, and learning can be adjusted easily depending on skill level. Choose from a bundle of core subjects at a monthly or yearly subscription, or choose specific subjects like math. IXL’s curriculum also aligns with the Common Core Content Standards.

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2. Math Game Time

Math Game Time was made by educators to help students excel in math. Content includes free math games, worksheets, and videos for students.

3. ModMath

The ModMath app is designed to have a clean, easy to read, and organized way to work out math problems in a digital format. It's "the first free iPad app that helps kids with dyslexia and dysgraphia do math."

4. Montessori Numbers

Utilizing Montessori methodology, the Montessori Numbers app is designed to build sound math foundations by offering sequential guided activities that gradually help children reinforce their skills. The app uses Apple’s touch feature and offers verbal feedback.

5. Prodigy Math

Prodigy Math is an adventure-style math game and learning system for children that meets first through eighth grade standards. The curriculum adapts to your child’s skill level and customizes the curriculum accordingly. Kids can connect online within the role-playing game and share challenges together, and are incentivized to build their characters by strengthening their math skills.

6. Todo Math

Used by parents and educators worldwide, the interactive Todo Math app helps children learn math in a fun, gamified format utilizing cute monsters and nonverbal cues. Left-handed mode, OpenDyslexic font, help button, and simplified keypad input style allow the app to be tailored to each child’s needs.

7. TouchMath

TouchMath's multisensory program makes math engaging and accessible for students of all abilities who struggle to understand content at their grade level. They offer complete instructional programs, motivational computer programs, and classroom aids that allow the student to work at their own pace. Their catalog offers a variety of workbooks, programs, and resources based on individual needs and skill level. Items can be bought individually or in packages.

8. Shiller Learning

Shiller Learning Math offers “research-based curricula, music, manipulatives, flashcards, and workbooks” to help kids learn math skills. Their packages include Montessori-based lesson guides, diagnostic tests, parent guides, hands-on materials, and more. Math Kit I is geared toward grades Pre-K to 3, and Math Kit II is meant for grades 4 to 8; both offer virtual options.

9. Simply Visual

From Teachers Pay Teachers, Simply Visual provides adapted and interactive math resources including academic visual learning support, behavior support, and visuals for students with disabilities.