What is ABC Toyland?
ABC Toyland is an interactive application for children to learn and get familiar with the alphabet through handwriting exercises and mini games. There are varying levels of difficulty and engagement that automatically adjust to each child’s age (designed for kids aged 4 to 5).
The games allow children to write the alphabet and do simple activities which help them to practice the recognition of letters.
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Pedagogy
Certified by Education Alliance Finland, 01/2018
EAF Evaluation is an academically-backed approach to evaluating the pedagogical design of a product. EAF evaluators assess the product using criteria that covers the most essential pedagogical aspects in the learning experience.
PassiveActive
ABC Toyland offers an engaging first connection to the alphabet and practicing letters in an age-appropriate way. The game mechanics are easy to use and require active participation from the user.
RehearseConstruct
Children play with the alphabet and practice by writing letters, so it works for children who are beginners in literacy.
LinearNon-linear/Creative
Even though the game play takes the players to each level automatically, it allows the players to choose what letter to practice at any moment.
IndividualCollaborative
Games are played individually and independently without the need for adult supervision.
Learning goals
Certified by Education Alliance Finland
The supported learning goals are identified by mapping the product against the selected reference curriculum and soft skills definitions most relevant for the 21st century.
- Learning to write the alphabet
- Practising letters recognition
- Practising letter-sound correspondences
- Learning to repeat the letters of alphabet in order
- Encouraging the growth of positive self-image
- Developing problem solving skills
- Practicing memorizing skills
- Practicing fine motor skills
- Practising visual recognition