2. The purpose of having this tool by the
creator of the tool
• To provide a web site that parents and kids
can use to learn basic skills while having fun.
• It is for children in pre-school up to primary
school years.
• They want to provide a safe place to learn
computer skills, math skills, reading skills and
problem solving skills in a context that is fun
to use.
3. Educational values on the tool
• This website opens a new world of creative
lessons for children.
• This software can be used at the child’s own
pace regardless of whether at home or in the
classroom.
• This website can improve the child’s
vocabulary, usage of words, spellings,
Mathematical and analytical skills.
4. Usage of the tool in classroom or at
home.
• Teachers can create their own customised
games and classroom page.
• All they have to do is login, create a classroom
page and add their content.
• Their content will automatically show up in
games like Pinball, Word Search and Word
Scramble.
• Even parents, anyone can do it as well.
5. Suitability for young children
• Suitable for children who are ages between 3
to 9.
• The children in the kindergarten can play
simple games, arts, puzzles and enhancement
of memory.
• The older children can play much more
challenging games, arts, puzzles and be
exposed to general knowledge.
6. Pedagogical approaches
• Behaviourism.
• The games are mainly drill and practice-based
which is aimed towards strengthening the
analytical and logical skills of the children.
• The games are based on questions and
answers.
7. Curriculum focus area(s)
• Math Fact Practice
• Space Shuttle Launch!
• Save The Math Apples
• Seahorse Counting
• Robot Calculator
• Math Pinball
• Math Tunnel Blaster
• Calculator Quizzer
8. Pros and cons about the tool
PROS
• Most of the games are very good for children
to learn.
• It has a diverse category of games.
• The overall layout of the design is creative.
9. Pros and cons about the tool
CONS
• Too much text.
• Macromedia Flash is an old system. It will take a
longer time to load.
• The games section should have a big ‘click to play’
instead of click on the picture or the link to play.
• The contrast of the colours for the action buttons
are not sharp enough to catch the children’s
attention.
