Kiddopia - ABC Toddler Games
Multi-age mashup entertains, but lacks a clear audience.
Kiddopia - ABC Toddler Games
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this app.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Kiddopia - ABC Toddler Games is a collection of games that touch on a variety of early learning and free play themes. Subscriptions start at $7.99 per month, or you can subscribe for a year for $64.99. A free seven-day trial is available. Despite the name, the activities in this game target a wide range of ages; some are geared toward toddlers and preschoolers with nursery rhymes, very simple puzzles, and alphabet games, while others appeal to a slightly older crowd with addition, subtraction, spelling, and so on. Since parents can't turn specific activities on or off, this may be a challenge for little ones who find themselves over their heads. The characters are mostly diverse in terms of race/ethnicity and gender. Some content may be out of the scope of what parents want/expect for their children, such as knowing what the police use a taser for. Read the developer's privacy policy for details on how your (or your kids') information is collected, used, and shared and any choices you may have in the matter, and note that privacy policies and terms of service frequently change.
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What’s It About?
KIDDOPIA - ABC TODDLER GAMES is a collection of games and activities designed to entertain and educate kids. Kids swipe left or right to choose a game icon that interests them. There are educational videos for little kids, animated jigsaw puzzles, and animal games that encourage nurturing (feeding, medical care, grooming), as well as more academic pursuits (letters, spelling, etc.). By helping doctors, mechanics, and police officers in the Community Helpers game, kids can simulate real life. They can whip up their favorite foods in the Junior Chef's Cafe and pamper guests at the Pixie Dust Spa and Salon (hair, makeup, nails, etc.). Math Whiz and Lingo Land have a range of early math and literacy skills activities, including counting, sorting, colors, shapes, and letters. And you never quite know what you'll find in Alex the Explorer (in one game, we helped him replace some light bulbs). There are also some augmented reality activities like decorating a Christmas tree and caring for a puppy.
Is It Any Good?
With a wealth of activities, this will certainly keep kids entertained, but the lack of focus and filters are drawbacks. Kiddopia - ABC Toddler Games certainly has something for everyone, but that may also be its downfall. It feels confusing, and it's hard to determine the exact intended audience. The math and literacy games offer a PreK path and a K path of leveled activities, which helps guide kids a bit. But there is still a range of activity types, from sorting shapes to doing subtraction. And there's lots to choose from in the main and sub menus; some kids may find it hard to focus. Moreover, some of the activities are too much for the age level. Administering needle injections, cleaning fleas, applying pimple cream, and working as a police sketch artist are pursuits that some parents may prefer to hold for more mature kids. For families who do enjoy the content, there's a lot of it, making the subscription fee a lot more palatable.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about real vs. pretend in general and in Kiddopia - ABC Toddler Games. Which activities seem like real things you could do? Which ones seem like they are for using our imaginations only?
Talk about using devices to learn. Do you think this is a good app for learning? Why, or why not? What can you learn?
With so much to do, it can be hard to put an app like this down. Discuss and enforce your family's guidelines for screen time.
App Details
- Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
- Subjects: Language & Reading: letter or word recognition, naming, reading, Math: addition, grouping, shapes
- Skills: Thinking & Reasoning: logic, memorization, solving puzzles, Creativity: imagination
- Pricing structure: Free to try, Paid (one week trial, $7.99/mo., $64.99/year)
- Release date: March 21, 2022
- Category: Education
- Topics: Music and Sing-Along, Numbers and Letters, Wild Animals
- Publisher: Paper Boat Apps
- Version: 4.6.1
- Minimum software requirements: iOS 11.0 or later; Android 5.0 and up
- Last updated: March 21, 2022
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