If an iPad won't do for your school, pick something with Chrome OS. For those, check out our list of the best Chromebooks for kids. Don't assume a tablet for a kid should be junk. Sufficient ...

I say that because I review tablets for a living, so I field questions from parents about what iPads are best for kids pretty regularly ... I usually recommend the iPad mini for smaller hands ...

But choosing the best tablet for kids isn’t just about functionality ... That’s where the iPad mini shines. It still offers a stunning Liquid Retina display but drops its size down to 8.3 ...

Apple makes some great tablets these days, but if it's portability you need, its best iPad option is definitely its latest ...