Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: New Year's Celebration (Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi)
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Virtual Chinese New Year with perfectly designed games.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this incredibly well-made preschool game is both entertaining and educational. Players are made to feel as if they are truly taking part in both the preparation for and celebration of a Chinese New Year festival. Children over six will likely find the game far too easy, but for the intended audiance or preschoolers or kindergartners, Ni Hao, Kai-Lan: New Year's Celebration is perfectly set up.
Educational value:
Aside from the important early-education concepts used in many of the levels (recognizing shapes and colors, following a rhythm, listening and following instructions, understanding emotions based on facial expressions, and more), the game also offers a lot of factual knowledge about the Chinese New Year holiday and its cultural traditions.
Positive role models:
Kai-Lan is sweet, respectful, empathetic, and friendly. She eagerly assists her grandfather in shopping, cooking, and preparing for the festival. She loves to learn about and take part in her culture's traditions.
Ease of play:
Knowing that the majority of players would be preschoolers, the developers planned the controls perfectly. They are easily learned and easily executed, with minimal opportunity for frustration.
Violence & scariness:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
The booklet contains three pages of ads for other Nick Jr video games.
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