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When it comes to screen time, tablets and smartphones have an advantage over television because these mobile devices are interactive. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends co-viewing to encourage parent-child conversation during screen time, which has been shown to aid learning.

Here's a selection of the best mobile apps for kids aged 5 and under.

Endless Alphabet is one of the best apps for reinforcing phonics and can be used as an excellent teaching tool. The app spreads letters across the screen like a puzzle. The child then puts the puzzle together by placing the letters in place to form a word. As the letter is moved, it repeats its phonic sound. When it is placed in place, the app says both the name of the letter and the phonic sound it makes.