Friday, October 18, 2019

App Review: Toca Boo

App Name: Toca Boo
Developer: Toca Boca
Cost: $3.99
Available on iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Windows
Recommended for Preschool - Grade 2

All of the apps from this award winning studio come with a “grown ups” section with notes about the creation of the app and ways to use the app to engage with children. They note that this app is based on games like hide and seek and suggest great ways for caregivers to talk with children about the game. It is a beautifully designed app with lots of opportunity for creative play.

Early Literacy Connections

  • Reading & Talking: This app is a great launching point for talking about setting, characters, and other story telling elements.
  • Playing: During the game children will practice spatial reasoning as they determine what items their characters can go inside of, under, or behind. 
  • Emotional Literacy: Kids will engage with fear in a safe way as they play this game. Caregiver can use this opportunity to talk about fear and how to manage it.


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