11 Games That Teach Kids Kindness

 

Peek-a-Zoo by Duck Duck Moose (Free)

Recommended age: 2+
Tots learn to recognize emotions, behaviors with this cute app.
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
    

Wee You-Things ($2.99)

Recommended age: 3+
Colorful, interactive book lets kids celebrate diversity
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
     

Touch and Learn – Emotions (Free)

Recommended age: 4+
Free app builds emotional awareness; best with adult input
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
   

Avokiddo Emotions ($2.99)

Recommended age: 4+
Hilarious and creative way for little ones to see emotions
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Andriod, Fire phone, Kindle Fire
 

Who Am I? Race Awareness Game ($2.99)

Recommended age: 5+
Discussion starter for kids and parents to play together
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
 

My DPS ($1.99)

Recommended age: 6+
Fantastic app teaches emotions and coping strategies for kids
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
 

Herotopia (Free)

Recommended age: 7+
Online world in which kids become heroes by combating bullys
Devices: Mac, Windows
 

Mama Mae: Mookey by Alicia Keys ($1.99)

Recommended age: 7+
Beautiful graphics, music, and story send anti-bullying message
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
    

Stop, Breathe & Think (Free)

Recommended age: 10+
Appealing tool guides meditation and promotes compassion
Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android
  

Half the Sky Movement: The Game (Free)

Recommended age: 13+
Empowering sim explores women’s issues and activism
Devices: Facebook
   

Gone Home ($19.99)

Recommended age: 15+
Terrific narrative game tackles tough teen identity issues
Devices: Linux, Mac, Windows, PS4, Xbox One

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