Issued on Playaway Launchpad, a pre-loaded learning tablet. Content and/or functionality of apps on this tablet may have been modified for use on this device. Powered by rechargeable battery ; container includes one power charging cord. Earphones not required for audio playback. Device does not have Internet connectivity. Individual apps contained on this device may vary.
Contents:
Duckie Deck Monster -- The Worker Ant -- The Ant and the Dove -- My Little Pony: Pinkies Sister -- Transformers Rescue Bots: Sky Forest Rescue -- Peppy Pals Sammy Helps Out -- Storybook Animations: A Good Day for Sharing -- Tilly & Gus: Our Friend Bloom -- I Dig Being Kind -- Too Hot to Hug -- Read by Miss Linky -- Hope the Rainbow Fairy -- Read by Miss Linky -- When Friends Fight.
Summary:
"The goal of the Building Community Module is to help kids to understand the perspective of others and communicate effectively to create healthy relationships. Topics in this module include empathy, conflict resolution, teamwork, and communication. Life Skills Academy is designed to help kids gain the knowledge and mindset to promote both personal and academic development. By working through each module kids will cultivate the necessary social and emotional skills to prepare them for whatever comes next." Publisher description. Duckie Deck Monster Stop hiding under those covers and come out and meet your new monster friends! At first glance they may seem like creepy dark shadows, but switch on the lights and uncover a bunch of cuddly creatures who are ready to play! Each monster has a unique personality and voice, as well as interactive features and accessories. The Worker Ant Ed the Ant learns the value of hard work and teamwork during his colony's yearly harvest. Learn along with him in this book from FarFaria. The Ant and the Dove This Aesop's fable tells the story of a thirsty ant who falls in the river while getting a drink. A dove saves the ant by dropping a leaf into the river, which carries the ant to safety. How can the ant return the favor? Find out in this interactive story from Speakaboos. Speakaboos' parent app, HOMER, is a proven early learning program that builds personalized learning plans for children ages 2-8 - complete with this story and others like this! My Little Pony: Pinkies Sister The excitable Pinkie Pie and her friends learn an important lesson about friendship when Pinkie's sister Maud Pie visits Ponyville. Emerging readers can practice skills, introduce new vocabulary, and test problem solving by listening along or reading independently. Featuring highlighted word pronunciation to help young readers build confidence. Transformers Rescue Bots: Sky Forest Rescue The TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS have landed ... in their first-ever interactive storybook app! When a new Sky Forest tower is constructed in Griffin Rock, the city finds itself under attack by ravenous plants! It's time for the TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS to roll to the rescue! This is an interactive storybook adventure that puts early and emerging readers at the center of the action on every page. Includes Read to me and Read along modes. Provides exciting opportunities for young readers to develop problem-solving skills, learn how to be a team member while solving challenges, understand the importance and value of every team member's contribution. Aids emergent and early literacy by expanding early reading skills, increasing reading comprehension, and learning new vocabulary. Assists young readers' critical transition from learning to read to reading to learn. Peppy Pals Sammy Helps Out A fun, interactive storybook app for kids about collaboration, emotions and friendship illustrating the importance of encouraging others, being kind, and helping a friend in need. Narrative available in English and Swedish. Storybook Animations: A Good Day for Sharing A rabbit shares the fruit of her shopping trip with her friends, who then return the favor by sharing with her some of what they made from those ingredients. In the end, they all return to the rabbit's house for a Thanksgiving potluck supper. Tilly & Gus: Our Friend Bloom Follow Tilly and Gus as they stroll through the flowers and help a new budding friend bloom! I Dig Being Kind When the new day begins, there are lots of ways for Excavator and the other construction trucks to be kind. There are holes to dig. There are loads (and even friends) to carry up, up, and out of tough situations. There are trucks to wash, and pull, and help along the way. There are even games to play--like digging for hidden treasure. Too Hot to Hug - Read by Miss Linky Too Hot to Hug is a heartwarming friendship story about the relationship between a young boy and his dragon, read by Miss Linky. Hope the Rainbow Fairy - Read by Miss Linky This story emphasizes the importance of kindness and community during challenging times, read by Miss Linky. When Friends Fight Mister Rogers helps children learn about cooperation and deal with the difficult times of friendships in this Make-Believe story when friends and neighbors Henrietta and X hurt each others feelings. And Mister Rogers visits a restaurant.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.