Tappity is an app-based learning platform, and more, which aims to teach science- and STEM-focused subjects using interactive learning.
While the Tappity website features downloadable courses, this is primarily designed as an app that can be downloaded for use by kids from the age of four and up.
A few app versions are available, with both K-1 and K-5 titled options you can pick from to suit the age of your little one. These are designed to tackle learning in a more interactive approach than simply videos, so students can explore and learn in a way that’s engaging and that sticks.
This guide lays out all you need to know about Tappity for education.
What is Tappity?
Tappity is an app-based learning platform that teaches science of varying types through the use of interactive videos, quizzes, games, and stories. Primarily this uses videos, with responses required, so students feel like they’re interacting with a real teacher.
The idea is to offer an app that is immersive and guided enough to help children, even of young ages, explore and learn around a STEM subject area. It is designed to work with the curriculum of the specific child’s age so they’re learning appropriate content to compliment school education.
This elementary school-aged app is aligned to Next Generation Science Standards for K-5.
How does Tappity work?
Tappity is an iOS app that offers an array of areas covered under the science remit. These include life, earth, physical, space, and more.
The website also has specific courses that can be downloaded to teach a subject area, such as STEM courses for math and science, and coding courses for making games.
The app is comprised of more than 100 topics aimed at helping children aged four to ten. While a lot of the interactivity happens right there in the app, this also offers workbooks and materials for hands-on experiences, both with parents and for teachers to use in class.
Crucially, there are live science teachers who work with students using the app. Kids can ask a question and receive an answer from a real person — making this a powerful learning tool for at home as well as in class.
What are the best Tappity features?
Tappity is fun and that is a key point here as kids can learn by play, making it effortless and enjoyable so they want to come back for more.
Since this app is entirely narrated, even younger children, and those not yet reading fully, are able to interact and learn without barriers. The fact they can interact with a real person, as if their own personal science teacher, is a real bonus, too.
Usefully, lessons invite kids to ask their parents to come and see what they’ve learned. This is a nice way to create interactive moments, time away from the screen, and a chance for kids to cement their learning through saying it aloud.
Students fill in a science journal as they learn, and can access lots of short videos with interactive questions and discussion points to explore a subject. This variation is superb, with kids working through lessons, stories, experiments, and participatory videos as part of covering the material being taught.
The Tappity Live weekly science shows are another nice touch that gives kids something fresh and special to look forward to and enjoy each week.
How much does Tappity cost?
Tappity is free to download and does give you a few free options to try before investing in the full offering.
For free you can get access to the first Tappity story in each world and access to the Tappity Weekly Game Show — without the need to create an account. A 14-day free trial is available for you to try before committing to the full package.
Tappity can be paid for monthly at $14.99, or annually at $74.99. Or go for a three-month plan at $24.99.
A Tappity lifetime membership that covers everything, forever, is available for $149.99.
Tappity best tips and tricks
Start together
Teacher or parent, it’s a good idea to start the app together with kids so they can feel confident going ahead alone as they settle.
Expand out
Use the subject area covered to dive deeper, teaching ways to research further and expand knowledge outside of the app itself.
Meet weekly
Use the weekly game show as a way to group up and enjoy together, linking socializing and learning in a fun and friendly way.