Amazon Alexa isn't just for mom and dad anymore.
The popular voice-controllable assistant continues to get more popular, expanding its reach to more devices, including the Amazon Echo line of speakers. While the number of form factors has increased, so has the number of apps, also known as skills.
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There are currently over 20,000 skills available, ranging from ordering a pizza to playing a round of Jeopardy!
Your kids can even join in the fun with a host of different family games, educational skills, and much more. We're highlighting 15 of the best Amazon Alexa skills for kids.
To enable any of these skills, just say “Alexa, enable [skill name]” or use the Alexa app for Android or iOS devices. You can also enable skills in the Alexa skills portal.
Just say “Alexa, ask Amazon Storytime to read me a story..”
Perfect for kids ages 5-12, the Amazon Storytime is a fun treat just before bed or anytime during the day. The skill features specially curated stories from both the Amazon Rapids app and a selection of audible short stories and offers professional narration.
Just say “Alexa, open kids cut.”
It's not exactly Judge Wapner and “The People's Court,” but this skill can help resolve some basic disputes and even help teach a bit about the judicial system in the United States. With Judge Lexy leading the Children's Court, there is a prosecutor and a defendant. After both sides present their case, the judge will make a decision and even offer a funny and wacky verdict.
Just say “Alexa, ask Highlights to tell me a puzzle.”
The timeless magazine Highlights even made its way to Alexa with its own skill. Kids can tackle fun puzzles, play a poem, listen to a family story, and more. Goofus and Gallant even make an appearance to show the right and wrong way to approach a situation. This is not only a fun Alexa skill for kids, but also an educational one.
Just say “Alexa, open animal training.”
Kids can have fun and get some exercise too with Animal Workout. With some fun sound effects, kids can become a variety of animals like an ape, dog, bear, elephant and even a tyrannosaurus rex. There are specific exercises as the children imagine that they are one of the funny animals. This should definitely keep kids away from other less appropriate sources of entertainment. YouTube targets for inappropriate videos for children. Unsuitable YouTube goals for children. YouTube is taking steps to address the issue of inappropriate or exploitative videos directed at children. But it is a big problem that will not be solved overnight. Read more.
Just say “Alexa, ask Silly Lingo to say 'fake news' in Latin pig.”
Alexa can help children learn "foreign" language with Silly Lingo. Kids will definitely love asking Alexa to say phrases in Pig Latin or Gibberish. They can also find out how to say a phrase or sentence in Pig Latin.
Just say “Alexa, ask Sesame Street to call Elmo..”
Elmo is just an Alexa command with the Sesame Street ability. Everyone's favorite furry red monster is ready to tell younger children all that he is learning and even the letter of the day. Younger students can even call Elmo and play hide and seek with him.
Just say “Alexa, start watching, say and give me a fact..”
Another classic toy, the See and Say, makes its way to Alexa. See Di sports 34 different animal sounds and over 280 facts. All of the sounds are really cool, going way beyond the usual stock animals with options like the bald eagle and toucan.
Just say “Alexa, open Game Finder.”
As the name suggests, kids will have to run around the house to find specific items that Alexa requests with a countdown timer. It's another easy way for kids to have fun and burn off some energy.
Just say “Alexa, play Science Kid Radio.”
Alexa skills aren't just for gaming. Perfect for kids ages 6-12, Science Kid Radio offers some of the best science podcasts for kids from great sources like NPR. Some of the selections include “The Science Show,” hosted by the lovable seven-year-old Nate.
Just say “Alexa, play Picture Guesser.”
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Just say “Alexa, ask Silly Things to tell me to do something silly.”
If the kids run out of ways to be silly, the Silly Things ability can save the day. Some of the fun tasks include acting like a fish out of water, doing a silly dance, and more.
Just say “Alexa, open Freeze Dancers.”
Another way for kids to shake off some energy, Freeze Dancers can go on and on. Alexa will tell kids a fun way to dance and then they'll freeze when the music stops. If they don't, they're out until the next round.
Just say “Alexa, open Mighty Trivia.”
Trivia games aren't just for adults, and this is sure to be a popular Alexa skill for kids. Mighty Trivia takes both speed and difficulty into account when playing. There are three different levels of difficulty with a large number of different questions to tackle. Alexa pretends to be an object, person, place, or animal. Children will ask for a clue or make a guess. There are five hints per question, and they will have two guesses. The best scores around the world can even be viewed on the game's official site.
Just say “Alexa, tell Bed Jumpers the monkeys are jumping..”
Kids can take the fun Five Little Monkeys nursery rhyme to a new level with Bed Jumpers. Your child can tell the skill what he wants by jumping on the bed:everything from another type of animal to a pair of pants or a chair. Between each verse, Alexa will ask how many things are left jumping on the bed.
Just say “Alexa, open Math Queen.”
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The sky's the limit for kids looking to have fun with Amazon Alexa just like mom and dad. And as the number of skills continues to grow, most kids should be able to find something on their way.
What are your favorite Alexa skills for kids? Let us know in the comments!
