HooplaKidz Fun with ABC and 123
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that HooplaKidz Fun with ABC and 123 is a game that teaches kids about letters, numbers, and colors. It's colorfully designed, the game controls are easy for little fingers to use, and simple audio instructions are on-target for preschoolers. Though it's totally appropriate and cute for preschoolers, its generally repetitive and relatively basic, especially for its price.What kids can learn
Colorful graphics draw kids in and simple games are accessible. Some variety across activities could extend game play.
Kids learn important preschool basics, and some of the activities are more challenging than others. Sequencing activities require evaluating the missing element, although all games provide multiple choices.
Kids can move around to different activities as they wish. Results are not scored, tracked, or saved, making it difficult to track progress.
What's it about?
Kids start by tapping the play button on the main screen which prompts a bright and colorful train, driven by a friendly character who repeatedly says hello. This is likely intended to engage kids, but it's oddly off-putting (though it may not bother little ones). There are five train cars, each offering a different activity. Kids select an activity by tapping on a car, and they can return to the main train screen at any time. No reading is required because there are audio instructions. Kids can tap a sound icon to hear the instructions again, and if they want to repeat any of the activities, there will be some variety. For example, kids might have to identify an apple as the "A" object in one round and an alligator as the "A" object in another round. However, the overall tasks across activities do not offer much variation.
Is it any good?
HOOPLAKIDZ FUN WITH ABC AND 123 gives kids an opportunity to learn and practice basic preschool skills. The colorful graphics are ideal for little fingers, and audio instructions guide kids without the need for reading. Overall, there's nothing different or special in this game than many others, and it might prove too repetitive for some kids. More variety across the activities could keep kids engaged for longer, and an opportunity to track progress could help parents identify how much kids are learning and improving.
Families can talk about...
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Families can talk about objects around the house or outside that begin with different letters of the alphabet.
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Reinforce the number activities by having kids count everyday objects such as pennies or buttons.
App details
| Devices: | iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad |
| Price: | $4.99 |
| Pricing structure: | Paid |
| Release date: | March 10, 2015 |
| Category: | Education |
| Topics: | Trains |
| Size: | 32.00 MB |
| Publisher: | HooplaKidz |
| Version: | 2.0 |
| Minimum software requirements: | iOS 7.0 or later |
