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Innovative new apps and mobile technology can open doors to how kids learn.

Print the app guide for kids with special needs and learning differences that need an extra learning boost. Working with kids who face challenges requires lots of time, attention, and patience on the part of a parent, teacher, or other adult caregiver. Our goal is to offer you a host of fun, well-designed apps that were recommended and tested by field experts.

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Apps can turn your smartphone or tablet into a learning tool, an entertainment system, or a way to dig up almost anything you want to know. This guide makes finding the best apps for the task (and your kids' needs) easy. Whether you want to learn the ABCs, edit a video, or stay organized, we've got top-rated apps for your iOS device, Android device, or Kindle. Just look up your platform and your kid's age group; you can even click to download. Many have been rated for learning potential, giving your device -- and your kid's screen time -- an extra dose of enrichment.

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Just how graphic is the gore in Clayface? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Is Clayface OK for your kids? Check out our video to see what Common Sense says about the violence, language, sexy ...stuff, and more.

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Cast: Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, Max Minghella
Director: James Watkins
Studio: Warner Bros.
MPAA rating: R

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Are the thrills in Wildwood too intense for little kids? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Cast: Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan
Director: Travis Knight
Studio: Fathom Entertainment
MPAA rating: PG-13

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Will the tension in Whalefall leave you gasping for air? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Cast: Austin Abrams, Josh Brolin, Elisabeth Moss
Director: Brian Duffield
Studio: 20th Century Studios
MPAA rating: PG-13

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Is The Social Reckoning too edgy for teens? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Cast: Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong
Director: Aaron Sorkin
Studio: Columbia Pictures
MPAA rating: R

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Is it safe for young teens to dive into Digger? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Cast: Tom Cruise, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Riz Ahmed
Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
Studio: Warner Brothers
MPAA rating: R

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Is Forgotten Island a memorable mix of humor and creativity? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Is Forgotten Island OK for your kids? Check out our video to see what Common Sense says about the violence, language, ...sexy stuff, and more.

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Cast: Gabriella Wilson, Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto
Directors: Joel Crawford, Januel P. Mercado
Studio: Universal Pictures
MPAA rating: PG

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Can teens handle the mature themes in Primetime? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Cast: Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo
Director: Lance Oppenheim
Studio: A24
MPAA rating: R

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Is the new take on Resident Evil less violent than the original series? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Is Resident Evil OK for your kids? Check out our video to see what Common Sense says about the violence, language, ...sexy stuff, and more.

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Cast: Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis
Director: Zach Cregger
Studio: Columbia Pictures
MPAA rating: R

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Will the witchy fun in Practical Magic 2 enchant the whole family? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Cast: Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing
Director: Susanne Bier
Studio: Warner Bros.
MPAA rating: PG-13

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Should parents of young teens beware of The Dog Stars? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Cast: Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce
Director: Ridley Scott
Studio: 20th Century Studios
MPAA rating: R

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Are the thrills in Coyote vs. Acme too intense for little kids? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Is Coyote vs. Acme OK for your kids? Check out our video to see what Common Sense says about the violence, ...language, sexy stuff, and more.

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Cast: Will Forte, Lana Condor, John Cena
Director: Dave Green
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
MPAA rating: PG

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Does Insidious: Out of the Further take the terror too far? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Is Insidious: Out of the Further OK for your kids? Check out our video to see what Common Sense says about ...the violence, language, sexy stuff, and more.

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Cast: Amelia Eve, Brandon Perea, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Lin Shaye
Director: Jacob Chase
Studio: Screen Gems
MPAA rating: PG-13

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Just how graphic is the gore in Clayface? | Common Sense Movie Minute

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Is Clayface OK for your kids? Check out our video to see what Common Sense says about the violence, language, sexy ...stuff, and more.

Read the full written review here: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/clayface

Cast: Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, Max Minghella
Director: James Watkins
Studio: Warner Bros.
MPAA rating: R

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