Common Sense Media Review
By Dana Anderson
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun mini-games help introduce world cultures to young kids.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 5+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Download
Videos and Photos
Fingerprint: Whole Wide World, Fun Learning Games for Kids 5-8
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
First create an account for both parent and kid, then tap the avatar associated with the kid account to "Explore the world, one game at a time." Spin the globe with a finger, tap on the country you want to learn about, and press Play. A lot of the mini-games require tilting the device back and forth to catch objects or avoid pitfalls. Some games require letter identification and others matching. There are no heavy-duty lessons or quizzes here, just fun learning through games, and listening and viewing scenes and objects related to the countries.
Is It Any Good?
Kids learn some basic details about well-known nations around the world in FINGERPRINT: WHOLE WIDE WORLD. The information here is basic and essentially learned through the visuals and a few audio tidbits, but it still can be valuable time spent in play, especially for kids who haven't learned much about cultures other than their own. The simple, colorful globe on the main page is an excellent visual for young kids to see where countries are located in relation to each other. The basic addition and subtraction games are included in a way that isn't overwhelming, allowing kids to still focus on the fun cultural visuals and sounds.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Suggest simple offline activities related to the countries that interest your kid, such as reading more about the rainforest in Brazil.
Encourage older kids to make a travel brochure for one of the countries they are learning about. Look for more info on the country online or at the library.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Subjects : Math : addition , shapes , subtraction , Social Studies : cultural understanding , geography , global awareness , Language & Reading : following directions , letter or word recognition , vocabulary
- Skills : Tech Skills : using and applying technology , Thinking & Reasoning : solving puzzles , thinking critically
- Pricing structure : Free
- Release date : June 27, 2012
- Genre : Educational Games
- Publisher : Fingerprint
- Version : 1.03
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 4.3 or later
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
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