

In Pineapple Pen, players try to hit gliding pieces of fruit. Plus, its simple nature-there’s only one button to press-is perfect for our youngest to enjoy. In that sense, I’ve found the gameplay to be pretty productive. Pineapple Pen is a game that tests players’ reflexes and timing. And that means no violence, no bad language, and hopefully, a productive time. If our young one is going to spend hours (or even just a few minutes) playing, we want to ensure that everything is up to par.

That’s why the hubby and/or I check every game first. More specifically, I’ve seen my fair share of “kids’ games” that are simply inappropriate. But not all kids’ games are worth our children’s time. There are dress-up games for girls, popular cartoon games for boys, and just about everything in between. Games geared towards children are everywhere. It can be found in the App Store in the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Duolingo ABC is aligned with Common Core standards and based on recommendations by the National Reading Panel.ĭuolingo ABC does not feature ads or in-app purchases and is available on iOS. By taking everything we know about how people learn languages, and how to keep learners motivated with gamification, we believe we can make a dent in global literacy rates.”ĭeveloped by learning scientists, the new app includes over 300 fun, bite-sized lessons teaching the alphabet, phonics, and sight words. “Teaching people how to read and write can change lives. “We created Duolingo ABC to tackle the global problem of illiteracy,” said Luis von Ahn, CEO and Co-Founder of Duolingo. The app can be downloaded for iOS at: /app/duolingo-ab c-learn-to-read/id1440502568 The app is designed specifically for younger users to enjoy independently, as the company’s goal is to help children have fun while they practice reading and writing. Available on iOS, the free English literacy app teaches children ages 3-6 how to read. Duolingo Launches Children’s Literacy App, Duolingo ABCĪvailable on iOS, the Free App Helps Children Ages 3-6 Learn to Readĭuolingo, the company behind the world’s most popular language-learning platform, has announced the launch of Duolingo ABC.
