Parents' Guide to Kindergo

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Mieke VanderBorght By Mieke VanderBorght , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 3+

Digital library is small but appealing for new readers.

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Why Age 3+?

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What's It About?

Sign up for an account with KINDERGO with an email address, or Google or Facebook account, then enter your kids' date of birth and name. Kids scroll to find nine themed islands: Fable Island, Pet Island, Spooky Island, and more. Each island offers a handful of books for kids to tap on. Once the book has loaded, kids can toggle among a read to me or read on my own option, or tap on any word to hear it read out loud. Collect stickers for every book read.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say : Not yet rated
Kids say : Not yet rated

Beautiful graphics set the scene for a lovely little collection of storybooks. There's not a ton of titles available, but kids will find classics like Peter Rabbit in addition to mostly high quality modern publications. Each story has an easy system for toggling between a read-to-me or read-on-my-own option. And it's a nice touch that kids who read on their own can tap on any word to hear it read out loud. Though the collection is relatively small it does keeps things from feeling overwhelming. Book choices also lean towards being of interest to the preschool crowd, so are most appropriate for emerging readers. There are some extras that are not entirely relevant to reading. While the sticker rewards work okay, the dress up your avatar doesn't fit as well in this context. It also doesn't seem to affect anything to have entered your kid's age. The biggest downside to Kindergo may be the not insignificant subscription price.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the book choices in Kindergo. Note which books capture your kid's interest? Why?

  • Read the books with your kids. Cuddle together and read to them. Or help them read along with the highlighted text. Point out the words as you hear them and encourage them to say the words out loud.

  • Is it different to read a book you hold in your hand versus one you see on a screen? Why and how so? Do you like one format better than the other? Why?

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