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 with both USB and AC adapters. Earphones not required for audio playback. Device does not have Internet connectivity. Individual apps contained on this device may vary.
Contents:
Kids Learn to Write Letters Numbers and Words -- Sight Words Stories -- Transformers Rescue Bots Save Griffin Rock -- Beauty and the Beast-- Goodnight Mo -- HangArt-- Word Wizard -- Storybook Animations: Jake Learns to Skate -- Storybook Animations: Bear's Plum Tree -- Storybook Animations: Lights Out -- I'll Love You For Always.
Summary:
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids to master verbal, reading, and writing skills; starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Emerging packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: Asks questions to confirm understanding; Knows letter sounds; Recognizes basic sight words; Identifies patterns of text with picture support; Spells short vowel word blends; Uses drawing, dictating, and writing to compose text."-- Publisher description. Kids Learn to Write Letters Numbers and Words - Children will learn to write letters, numbers and basic English words. Sight Words Stories - Children will be able to identify and practice sight words and reading skills through short stories geared for preschoolers through 3rd grade. Transformers Rescue Bots Save Griffin Rock - "The TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS have finally landed...in their first-ever interactive storybook app! Are you ready to join them on their rescue mission? 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, but when they need help, who is going to save them? TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS: SKY FOREST RESCUE is an interactive storybook adventure that puts early and emerging readers at the center of the action on every page." Beauty and the Beast ~ 3D Interactive Pop-up Book - From the creators of the award winning Grimm's series, Beauty and the Beast is a unique and beautifully rendered version of this much loved classic! Young readers will be irresistibly drawn to the interactive 3D scenes while experiencing this classic tale! Goodnight Mo ~ 3D Interactive Pop-Up Book - Goodnight Mo is a magically sleepy and comforting bedtime book. As night falls and the moon rises, a cute little monster gets ready for bed. Children will delight in gently sending various animals to the land of nod, popping bubbles in a bath, or brushing Mo's teeth. Emerging readers can listen along with narration, or read independently with word highlighting. HangArt - A favorite spelling game with a twist! Children can draw pictures that animate and record digital stories with their own words. Practice letter tracing and sight words, which is ideal for English language learners and ESL. Word Wizard - This unique app builds early literacy skills, phonics, and vocabulary by creating a great foundation for language skills and learning! Use the built-in word lists, which includes: words for beginners, dolch words and 1,000 most frequently used words, to hone your child's skills. Storybook Animations: Jake Learns to Skate - Jake's older brother teaches him how to ice skate. Storybook Animations: Bear's Plum Tree - Bear picks plums from his tree and shares them with his friends. By sharing, he is able to put together the perfect lunch. Storybook Animations: Lights Out - Lila and her family make bean-and-carrot soup for supper. Before they can eat it, though, the lights go out! Lila and her family bring dinner outside to enjoy it together in the moonlight. I'll Love You For Always - Whether in sunshine or in shadow, in peaks or in valleys, in places unfamiliar or in places well-known--nothing can stop the love of a parent or guardian for their child. This beautiful title encourages parents, guardians, or loved ones to not only speak words of affirmation to their child, but to write them down as well--to put their words into physical form, however simple or elaborate they may be. Virtual Story with Mister Clay: Little Robot and the Bouncing Ball - Who doesn't love a good story? Join Mister Clay as he reads you a story about Little Robot and his new red ball. This book teaches about animals and colors with playful visuals and an animated story teller.
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.