Kids love to use Amazon Alexa. The variety of skills available shows why! The most interesting use of Alexa in this category is to use the device as an “person” instead of a interaction interface. Alexa can speak directly to kids to engage them in ways that we can’t on other devices. I’m surprised there is only one media property in the top 10. I could see a Dora the Explore, or whatever resonates with the audience, treasure hunt game (or whatever game would be related to the character) climbing to the top of the ratings fairly easily!
Lemonade Stand by Mark Einhorn – 4.4 out of 5, 710 ratings, 168 reviews
This game skill pays homage to one of the earliest computer games, “Lemonade stand”. This game skill simulates owning a lemonade stand. Alexa states the weather forecast for the (simulated) day and then the player buys cups of lemonade to sell, buys signs for advertising, and sets a price for a cup of lemonade.
Random review: This game is so fun. Very relaxing. I play when I want to just sit or lay on the couch. It is a lot of fun. Especially now when the weather is Cold in NY and you wish for warmer days. lots of fun. Make more games like this. (5 out of 5)
The SpongeBob Challenge by Nickelodeon – 4 out of 5, 1893 ratings, 62 reviews
Join the Krusty Krab crew, and take orders from the hungry citizens of Bikini Bottom. Work alongside your favorite characters, including SpongeBob, Squidward, and Mr. Krabs. Get ready to be challenged as the customers’ orders get harder and harder. Nautical nonsense awaits, so join the Krusty Krab crew today!
Random review: my daughter loves this (5 out of 5)
Animal Workout by For Jack & Jill – 4.4 out of 5, 833 ratings, 105 reviews
Animal Workout, allows kids to become different animals while getting exercise.Alexa will offer up encouraging words as they go along to also boost motivation and confidence.
Random review: Uses a real actor’s voice to instruct the kids. Kids get to imagine being all the different animals and are instructed to do a specific movement or activity for each animal. And the narrator gives interesting facts about all the animals. Educational and motivational. (5 out of 5)
Freeze Dancers by Pretzel Labs – 4 out of 5, ratings, 129 reviews
Alexa tells your kids to dance in wacky ways and freeze when the music stops. If they’re on a sugar rush or just having a crazy indoor day, open Freeze Dancers and let them go on and on and on
Random review: Kids love it! (5 out of 5)
Poop Poems by cwiggy – 4.1 out of 5, 1593 ratings, 30 reviews
Combine the nursery rhymes and poems they know, with the poop talk they love.Simply ask Alexa to play a poop poem, and a random one will be chosen each time.
Random review: It was pooptastic! (5 out of 5)
Animal Rescue by www.opearlo.com – 4.3 out of 5, 272 ratings, 103 reviews
Engaging and interactive animal adventures perfect for bedtime! Currently supporting three adventures!
Random review: My daughter enjoys playing the panda rescue game.We were excited to learn about new games, but find the prices steep to unlock the other journeys.Also, we cannot find how to give parental permission to unlock the games anyway. (3 out of 5)
Chompers by Gimlet Media – 4.5 out of 5, ratings, 115 reviews
Make tooth time easy with this morning and night tooth brushing show for kids. Kids will hear jokes, riddles, stories, fun facts, silly songs and more, that’ll keep them giggling — and brushing — for the full two minutes that dentists recommend.
Random review: She asks to put it on so she can brush her teeth. (5 out of 5)
Kids Court by Pretzel Labs – 4.3 out of 5, 269 ratings, 101 reviews
Kids: Take your naughty friends, siblings or parents to Kids Court and get a ruling!
When someone’s being unfair or nasty, bring them to court and let Lexy judge!
Random review: As an attorney I very much enjoyed this skill although I wish the opening sound was someone saying “oyez oyez” instead of, randomly, the music you hear a the beginning of a horse race. Regardless it was fun. Judge Lexy convicted my husband of being gross for preferring cold French fries. To the one reviewer’s point, I also had a hard time getting the skill to open. I’ve had this issue with a number of skills recently and all you have to do is enable the skill in the app and then it will open for you when you ask Alexa to open the skill. Not the developer’s fault. (5 out of 5)
Music Bop Adventures by Adassa Innovations – 4.6 out of 5, ratings, 91 reviews
This Alexa Kids Skill features fun, interactive adventures that encourages movement whilst also incorporating educational themes. There are currently 4 adventures to explore with more premium adventures available.
Random review: What a fun app! I hope they do more adventures… castles and princess’s! My kids were totally entertained and Listened carefully! (5 out of 5)
Kids Quiz! by Matchbox.io – 4.5 out of 5, 734 ratings, 39 reviews
Kids Quiz poses fun new questions everyday for children ages 5-12, from animals and science to brainteasers and fun facts. Kids Quiz is a great way for children to reinforce their learning and discover new things about the world.
Random review: The game is seriously great, but my 6 year old was very upset when she moved on so quickly after giving the answer options. My son is ADHD so it takes him some time to listen and respond. He knew the answer, but after about 5 seconds she repeats the question. If he still can’t answer in time, she closes the game. I just feel a better idea would be to allow the user to set the amount of time to answer (10, 20, 30 seconds). Otherwise, great skill! (5 out of 5)
