We’ve scoured the app stores for apps and games that are fun, cool, and educational (in most cases) for kids ages 9 to 12. Check out these seven apps for preteens that you can download with confidence.

Minecraft has been at the top of the gaming charts for years, and for good reason. Minecraft is the perfect combination of creation and play. It’s the LEGO of the digital world. And just like LEGO, it’s one of those games that parents can enjoy just as much as their kids, especially when they play together.

Minecraft is available on PC and most game consoles and mobile devices. There is also a story mode version that plays more like a traditional game. But it is the classic version that gets the highest marks here.

DragonBox Algebra 12+ is a great app to help your preteen dive deeper into Algebra. Once they understand the basics of Algebra in DragonBox Algebra 5+, they can move on to the 12+ version. DragonBox Algebra 12+ is more advanced than the 5+ version and is extremely cool.