That's right, you guessed it....another Children's App. I can barely keep track of my youngest one's Thomas the Tank collection and now I'm going to have to keep it together with all the new apps coming out. What's a girl to do???
Seriously, though, it's always fun, and mostly interesting, to check out the new tech goodies - especially if my munchkins could benefit from the new possibilities. We'll let you know what we think. Promise us you will, too.
PRESS RELEASE:
TORONTO, December 15, 2011 -- GlassPuppy.com Launches Magic Keyhole - WORLD (Multi-platform interactive app educates and entertains.)
Long car trips with kids just got a whole lot less stressful. Magic Keyhole - WORLD is the first in a series of educational apps for children from Glass Puppy Inc. available for iPad, Kindle Fire, Android tablets, Mac and PC. Designed for pre-readers, young learner, and early readers, it combines the best qualities of classic kids' books with the latest interactive technologies, and can be enjoyed independently or with the support of parents or teachers. Best of all, kids love it.
For a limited time, Glass Puppy will be making the Magic Keyhole - WORLD app available to schools, kindergartens, libraries, children's organizations and institutions for free.
Magic Keyhole - WORLD incorporates reading comprehension, vocabulary and basic geography, while providing an enjoyable way for children to learn as they are taken on a virtual journey to 10 unique environments and places from around the world. Each location is named and introduced with an informative rhyme which can be read aloud by an adult, or narrated by the friendly pre-recorded voice, with each word highlighted as it's spoken. Included in each scene are interactive representations of people, landmarks and animals. Magic Keyhole - WORLD continually rewards curiosity as kids explore the app, with vivid illustrations, memorable verse and eye-catching animations to stimulate a child's ability to learn new things, and features hidden treasures and surprises to enhance memory retention and attention span. Fun puzzle games based on the environments help reinforce what's been learned, while developing spatial awareness.
While most children's learning software is limited to certain devices, Magic Keyhole - WORLD runs on a wide range of devices that families already own, and has been carefully crafted to be engaging to children and parents alike. The kids and teachers who tested it didn't want to stop playing with it.
About Glass Puppy Inc.
Glass Puppy Inc. is an independent developer and marketer of original content for every major computing and mobile platform. The product lines range from games and utility applications, to children's educational & interactive programs. A dedicated team of IT professionals combines great creativity with unparalleled technical expertise. The company focuses on creating fun, exciting and engaging apps that entertain, inform and inspire at the same time, while bringing unique, amazing products to the marketplace.
For further information:
For more information and to download a comprehensive Press Kit, go to http://www.GlassPuppy.com, email Media@GlassPuppy.com or call +1-416-640-3788
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Another reason why I just LOVE technology!
I'll be the first to admit that I totally dig getting "breaking news." I do believe it is important to note that the basics are a must. Reading to, with, for, your children. Sitting down and playing, talking, listening, interacting at your child's level. Taking that necessary quiet time to be at peace (and the only background sounds are the screaming, squealing, laughing kind...you know, as opposed to the tube being on or music blaring.)
With that said, I also get a great big kick out of learning, trying, using (or ditching) the next cool thing that can be used with some sort of technology. So, when we received this bit of press, I got to thinking....this could be very cool. So, as always, check it out, tell us what you think; cause, you know we're going to do the same. (: hugs :)
PRESS RELEASE:
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2011 -- Leading toy-industry providers Creativity and Funosophy announced today the launch of DoReMi 1-2-3 for iPad, the first in a groundbreaking line of apps focused on musical ear training and its cognitive benefits.
"We've designed an intuitive and playful experience that produces tangible learning, even for kids too young for formal lessons," said Charles Albert, Co-CEO of Creativity, Inc., a contributor to thousands of toys.
Kids who play DoReMi 1-2-3 learn to distinguish the building blocks of musical pitch and melody, without even realizing it. Pre-launch play testing has already garnered fans.
"There's nothing out there quite like it," said mother Salpi Dunlap, after watching her 5-year-old son, who had no prior musical training, play parts of Row Row Row Your Boat by ear.
Years of mind imaging research across multiple studies have shown musical training helps forge new connections in the brain—when done right. A 2008 study by Professor Frances Rauscher concluded, "...music instruction in [our] experiment not only boosted general intelligence," but specifically, "stronger developments in visual-spatial skills."
Julliard alumnus Dr. Joshua Garrett led the development team behind DoReMi 1-2-3.
Consumers are taking note of the benefits of musical training as well. Funosophy's nationwide research with 300 moms of young children found:
To commemorate the launch and celebrate the holiday season, Creativity is offering customers who purchase the app two free song worlds until the end of the year—Jingle Bells and The Dreidel Song.
DoReMi 1-2-3 is available now on iPad for $2.99 on the App Store. iPhone compatibility coming soon.
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Contact
With that said, I also get a great big kick out of learning, trying, using (or ditching) the next cool thing that can be used with some sort of technology. So, when we received this bit of press, I got to thinking....this could be very cool. So, as always, check it out, tell us what you think; cause, you know we're going to do the same. (: hugs :)
PRESS RELEASE:
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2011 -- Leading toy-industry providers Creativity and Funosophy announced today the launch of DoReMi 1-2-3 for iPad, the first in a groundbreaking line of apps focused on musical ear training and its cognitive benefits.
"We've designed an intuitive and playful experience that produces tangible learning, even for kids too young for formal lessons," said Charles Albert, Co-CEO of Creativity, Inc., a contributor to thousands of toys.
Kids who play DoReMi 1-2-3 learn to distinguish the building blocks of musical pitch and melody, without even realizing it. Pre-launch play testing has already garnered fans.
"There's nothing out there quite like it," said mother Salpi Dunlap, after watching her 5-year-old son, who had no prior musical training, play parts of Row Row Row Your Boat by ear.
Years of mind imaging research across multiple studies have shown musical training helps forge new connections in the brain—when done right. A 2008 study by Professor Frances Rauscher concluded, "...music instruction in [our] experiment not only boosted general intelligence," but specifically, "stronger developments in visual-spatial skills."
Julliard alumnus Dr. Joshua Garrett led the development team behind DoReMi 1-2-3.
"We're beyond the idea now that simply listening to Mozart can improve your kid's cognition," said Garrett. "It's been thrilling to see kids have so much fun while they actually learn to play songs by ear."
Consumers are taking note of the benefits of musical training as well. Funosophy's nationwide research with 300 moms of young children found:
- 3 of 4 moms agree that playing with music fundamentals will help train her child's ear for better listening skills and language development.
- 2 of 3 moms understand there is natural symmetry between music and math.
- 88 percent of moms would like their children to grow up musically inclined.
To commemorate the launch and celebrate the holiday season, Creativity is offering customers who purchase the app two free song worlds until the end of the year—Jingle Bells and The Dreidel Song.
DoReMi 1-2-3 is available now on iPad for $2.99 on the App Store. iPhone compatibility coming soon.
Links:
www.creativitymobile.com www.facebook.com/CreativityMobile
www.facebook.com/WorldofDoReMi123
www.youtube.com/CreativityMobile
www.funosophy.com
www.creativityusa.com
Contact
Gene Wang
650-508-3000
Who knew Bubble Gum was good for your kids?
We are just in receipt of this Press Release. Take a looksie and check it out for yourself and give us your feedback. We'll be trying out this Freebie and let you know what we think, too.
PRESS RELEASE:
Bubble Gum Interactive Launches Little Space Heroes, A Free Virtual Universe for Kids and Families.
SYDNEY, Dec. 14, 2011 -- Bubble Gum Interactive, an independent developer of children's games, today announced the launch of Little Space Heroes, a brand new virtual universe for kids and families worldwide.
In this free-to-play story-driven online game, kids create their own hero, strap on their jetpacks, fire up their starjets and blast off on an intergalactic adventure. Featuring character personalisation, solo and team gameplay, pets, quests, player homes and community activities, Little Space Heroes offers an immersive and ever-evolving gaming experience.
Based on original IP, the game is set in a peaceful galaxy that was disturbed by the dastardly Lord Shadowbot, a not-so-evil robot villain with a fear of the dark. Travelling through the universe stealing sources of light, Shadowbot discovers our Heroes galaxy, and steals away the Glows, a curious light emitting creature with amazing powers.
Kids can jump right into the story and create their own Little Space Hero to explore the galaxy with friends in search of Shadowbot and the missing Glows. Along the way kids can also hang out on the home world, make new friends, customise their Hero and Starjet, buy pets, and play a bunch of awesome games and activities including special events.
Little Space Heroes is rated E for Everyone and PEGI OK, and has the Family Friendly Videogames Seal of Approval. Safety is of utmost importance and the game makes use of advanced chat filters and an in-house moderator team who ensures the game is safe and fun for all players.
Little Space Heroes is played in a browser. All that is required to play is a PC or Mac which connected to the internet. The game is free-to-play but those seeking unlimited fun and adventure can upgrade to a premium membership.
Paul Gray, Bubble Gum Interactive Director of Community said, "We've worked tirelessly to create an amazing new social gaming experience that is fun, safe and inclusive. Right from day one we've involved kids and parents and we've received invaluable input from them throughout our recent beta. Now we've finished our beta and we can't wait to see the amazing adventures our players enjoy as they play the full Little Space Heroes experience!"
Kids can play Little Space Heroes for free at www.littlespaceheroes.com.
About Bubble Gum Interactive
Bubble Gum Interactive is an independent game development studio headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Our mission is to create compelling and engaging gaming experiences with a focus on creativity, quality and entertainment value that help kids discover every day. Our first game, Little Space Heroes is a virtual universe in which players create their own hero and explore a galaxy full of fun and adventure. Discover more at http://www.bubbleguminteractive.com.
Contact
Paul Gray
Phone: +61(0)404-655-829
Email: paulg@bubbleguminteractive.com
SOURCE Bubble Gum Interactive
Web Site: http://www.littlespaceheroes.com/
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