Toronto Teacher Mom: Tech for Kids

littleBits Droid Inventor Kit: A Fun and Educational STEAM Toy

Just when you thought STEAM toys couldn't get any cooler, along comes the littleBits Droid™Inventor Kit. Last month, we received a free kit from littleBits to test out and now it's all I... er... my son and I want to play with. Using magnetic "Bits" that snap together, we were able to level-up on our inventor skills by creating our very own Droid, customizing it with stickers, controlling it with our device and programming it to complete fun missions.

After removing all the contents from the packaging and placing all the littleBits into the handy sorting tray, we downloaded the free Droid Inventor app onto our iPad and followed the instructions which helped us to put together our Droid.

With this app, we were able to learn about the control hub, driving circuit and internal structure of our Droid. The final mission of the first level in this training program showed us how to put together the droid shell using step-by-step visual instructions.

On Level 2, the app showed us where to place the stickers. You can choose from red, blue or blank stickers, which are included in the kit. Then you can add personality by changing the colour of the lights and adding sounds from 20+ authentic sounds bank or recoding a secret voice message using your device's microphone.

Other missions include an obstacle course challenge, draw mode, self navigation mode, code master and more. The Force™ Mode mission is really fun because you can guide your Droid with your hand using the included proximity sensor. But my favourites are the 6+ new block-based coding missions which give you the ability to program the Droid. We really enjoyed coding our Droid to navigate through a mini obstacle course, which involved a lot of trial and error, but was fun nonetheless! Here's a little sneak peak:

The littleBit Droid Inventor kit comes with everything kids need to create and customize their R2 Unit straight out of the box, including a 9V battery, and retails for $99.95. Please note that it requires a smart device. Either iPhone (iOS 10.0 or later) or Android (KitKat 4.4 or later with Bluetooth 4.0 or later and an accelerometer) is required to build and control your Droid.

littleBits Droid Inventor Kit - Toronto Teacher Mom Holiday Gift Guide

We give it two thumbs up for ease of initial setup, creativity, inventive fun, and overall cool factor. But don't just take our word for it. It is the recipient of the Toy Association’s 2018 Creative Toy of the Year award and six other toy awards. Here's hoping your family will find a littleBits Droid Inventor Kit under your tree this Christmas!

Disclosure: We received product to facilitate this review. Any opinions expressed in this post are our own. This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Friday, December 21, 2018
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Coding and Sketching with Cue the Robot

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Since I first started exploring the idea of using programmable robots in the classroom, I have come across quite a large variety of robots that each offer unique features. There are robots that you can program using a mobile app and there are those that have built-in controls and require no additional device. Some robots have fancy sensors and others flashy lights. There are those that can be used in water and others that can create sketches. For the most part, I have found that there are lot of robots geared towards younger children, as well as those designed with older children in mind. And then we have robots that are ideal for the in between stage, robots such as Cue.

Cue the robot was created by Wonder Workshop, the makers of the ever popular and award-winning Dash and Dot robots. Designed with advanced robot technology, Cue robots give middle school and high school teachers the tools to introduce students to robots and practice coding concepts. While Dash and Dot is geared towards children age 6 and up, Cue is recommended for children age 11 and older, and brings with it a witty attitude full of interactive surprises. This clever robot features the following:

a new Emotive AI systems
improved sensors, including 3 proximity sensors for detecting left, right, and rear obstacles at multiple distances
upgraded processors and sensor fusion for precise mobility
a built-in speaker for custom sound playback
3 microphones for directional sound triangulation
advanced Bluetooth capabilities that can connect to mobile or web apps
6 ports for LEGO compatible Building Brick Connectors
4 multicolour LEDs and more

When my son and I first started using Cue, we turned on our robot and followed instructions for the initial diagnostic setup, which is usually a monotonous task but, thanks to Cue's witty personality, this process was hilariously fun. We were then directed to download the Cue app onto our iPad. If you do not have an Apple device, you'll be happy to know that the app is available on Android, Kindle, Chromebook, and Windows 10 as well. Once you pair the device with your robot, you will meet four avatar hero personalities, each with hundreds of built-in phrases. You can select one and give it a name.

Using the app, learning to program Cue’s motors, sensors, sounds, buttons, and LEDs is super easy. You can write code with Block, JavaScript, or their unique Wonder programming experience by exploring coding and robotics with 30+ in-app challenges and examples. The iOS, Android and Kindle apps also offer a chat box where you can exchange messages with your avatar, who will respond with snappy answers, memes and jokes. You can also use your mobile device as a remote control, navigating your Cue around tight corners or obstacles. Cue retails for $199.99.

With th Sketch Kit drawing accessory, you can also access commands which will program Cue to draw. This kit allows kids to visualize the results from their code by attaching a caddy that holds a dry-erase marker and placing the robot on a dry-erase surface, taking Cue to a whole other level of STEAM. The kit includes six dry-erase markers in blue, red, green, orange, purple and black, as well as ten double-sided project starter cards with challenges of varying degrees of difficulty. This opens up endless possibilities for cross-curricular lessons in math, art, and more! I played around with some code and figured out (by accident) how to code a 5-point star. I recorded a video and since Cue looked like he was dancing, I added a fun Latin beat:

Here is what the code looks like in blocks:

And by clicking on the text icon at the top, you can see the equivalent code in JavaScript:

Cue iOS app Java script code for 5-point star

The Sketch Kit is compatible with Dash, so it works with Wonder and Blockly mobile apps, in addition to Cue and Cue for Education apps. For teachers who would like to use Cue in the classroom with Chromebooks or Windows 10 laptops, you can create free accounts for teachers and students using Office 365 or Google SSO. This means you can automatically sync programs to the cloud and access them across multiple devices. Students can then try any tutorial, challenge, and example for each programming editor at any time.

This kit retails for $39.99. You can purchase a rollable whiteboard magnetic mat with 100cm x 200cm of canvas space that also includes a dry eraser. Another option would be to purchase the Sketch Kit and Whiteboard Mat bundle for $129.99, which would save you $10. However, you could find a more affordable solution by purchasing some vinyl or similar material at a fabric store. I purchased one metre of 12 gauge clear vinyl for about $11 and one metre of white patent vinyl for about $14 that could each be used as a dry-erase surface. I would even ask for a discarded empty roll so you can roll it up for storage.

Don't forget to check out Wonder Workshop's handy educational resources. They recently released Learn to Code Curriculum for Grades K-5 that introduces students to sequencing, loops, events, conditionals, functions and variables, and Applied Robotics Curriculum for Grade 6-8, which delves even deeper. Each of these align with CSTA, ISTE, NGSS and Common Core standards.

Disclosure: I received product to help facilitate this review. Any opinions expressed in this post are my own.

Monday, October 22, 2018
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Meet Pro-Bot, an Advanced Programmable Floor Robot that Facilitates Unplugged Coding

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Pro-Bot, an Advanced Programmable Floor Robot - Canadian Classroom

Believe it or not, there once was a time when I truly believed that I was born in the wrong time period, that I should have been born in the 50's. As a child, I was in love with "oldies" music, swing dancing, jive and Elvis Presley. Today, I feel differently. Today, I wish I could have been born in the 21st century. With all of the amazing advancements in technology, I am making it a point to live vicariously through my kids and explore innovative ways that students can develop critical thinking skills and demonstrate their learning beyond the traditional pencil-and-paper method. I'm talking about computers and robots disguised as toys, tactile and interactive tools that engage and inspire creativity. They're just so much fun! Take, for example, Bee-Bot the programmable floor robot. Imagine sitting in a kindergarten classroom and your teacher brings out a shiny, brightly coloured toy with big eyes that light up. And then to find out that you can interact with this toy and command it to move forward, move backward and turn, while unbeknownst to you, you have created your very own programming algorithm. It's the very definition of awesome!

And since we're talking about awesome, I want to share with you another super cool educational tool available from Canadian Classroom - the Pro-Bot. Out of all of the several robotics tools that they carry, this advanced floor robot caught my eye for a number of reasons. First and foremost, it is the perfect tool for unplugged coding. Since it comes with the latest Logo technology, you can program it without the need for a computer or mobile device. This means it's practically ready to go straight out of the box. Just install the batteries, et voilà!

From the makers of Bee-Bot, Pro-Bot was designed to introduce children to more complex and advanced commands. And like Bee-Bot, they can enjoy unplugged coding since it has arrow buttons as well as a keypad mounted on the back. Unlike its predecessor, however, the Pro-Bot benefits from a built-in LCD screen. This means that you can see the series of commands as they appear on the screen, scroll up and down the code, and clear commands, so you can easily debug a procedure. Plus, using options from the Menu, you can create and store 30 sub-procedures, execute sensor commands, or access special commands, such as turning the headlights on and off, or play one of the following sounds:

Sound 1 – plays the “switch on” sound
Sound 2 – plays the “button click” sound
Sound 3 – plays the “car horn” sound
Sound 4 – plays the “data transfer” sound
Sound 5 – plays the “transfer complete” sound
Sound 6 – plays the “error” sound
Sound 7 – plays the “go to standby” sound

Testing out a #ProBot sample provided by @canclassroom. Look, ma! I coded a triangle! #cancode #tcdsb21c #coding #csforall #robot #CodeBreaker #mathconnections cc @AddesaAT @stamegna21c @TCDSBeLearn pic.twitter.com/E7ynlmSa6P
— Diana Mancuso (@TeacherMomOfTwo) April 27, 2018

One of my favourite features of the Pro-Bot is the ability to draw thanks to its built-in pen holder. By using the PenUp/PenDown toggle command located in the Menu, you can easily turn drawing on and off. This opens up so many possibilities to explore, from drawing shapes and letters, to more complex designs. You don't need any specialized pens to use this feature, although I found that a felt tip marker worked extremely well.

The Pro-Bot comes with 3 AA batteries that are rechargeable, as well as a backup battery that powers the memory. This means you don't have to worry about losing your programmes when it is turned off. It also includes a set of fun stickers so you can decorate and customize your programmable car.

Pro-Bot is currently available at canadianclassroom.com for $195 but schools can take advantage of their bulk pricing and save anywhere from 3% to 10%.

Disclosure: I received product to help facilitate this review. Any opinions expressed in this post are my own.

Friday, October 12, 2018
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Meet the ZTE Grand X View 2

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Quite often I am asked for my opinion on what device parents should purchase for their school-age children. There are many factors to consider when answering this question and thus, no clear cut answer. However, as soon as I hear that their children's school uses G Suite for Education, it makes sense to suggest an Android device. In this case, I tend to focus on the following factors: functionality, portability, and affordability. And thanks to ZTE Canada's recent launch, parents can find an affordable and feature-rich solution in the ZTE Grand X View 2 tablet.

Today, many classrooms are going paperless and enjoying the added benefits of storing everything in the cloud. Students are turning to portable devices to be able to connect instantly, collaborate in real-time, and maintain their digital portfolio. They can quickly research virtually any topic and prepare multi-modal digital presentations that are engaging and interactive. This is one of the reasons why my son is excited to bring his new Android tablet to school. I have never seen him more enthralled in an assignment, for example, than when we was collaborating with a classmate using Google Slides.

Functionality

Featuring a fast 1.3GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ quad-core processor, the Grand X View 2 tablet will surely be able to keep up with my son. It also boasts 5MP rear and 2MP front cameras which he can use to document his learning, whether it be taking photos while on a field trip or recording video results from a science experiment. Or he could even take advantage of the 8” HD display and explore the local city in street view using Google Maps, which comes pre-installed on the Grand X View 2, or take a virtual tour of a foreign city using Google Earth. The tablet also includes 8GB of internal storage with expandable memory up to 128GB, but given that my son has unlimited virtual storage as part of his G Suite for Education account, he will likely be reserving storage to download more educational apps and games from the Google Play store.

Portability

Last year, my son would bring a laptop to school. Despite its size, it was quite heavy but at least he was bused to school. Now that he walks to school, I can't imagine him having to lug it back and forth from school. The Grand X View 2 tablet is an excellent alternative in that it weighs a mere 330 grams. It is also small enough that it can be held in one hand, measuring at 21.5 cm by 12.5 cm. This means it won't take up a lot of space in his schoolbag. And the textured back provides added grip. The long lasting 4,620mAh battery is a nice feature as well, since he can charge it at home before school and can leave the charging cable at home.

Affordability

The idea of sending my son to school with an expensive piece of technology doesn't sit well with me. Luckily, ZTE's Grand X View 2 tablet won't break the bank. In fact, you can purchase one for under $200 or for as low as $0 on a data plan available through Bell, Fido, Rogers and Virgin.

Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by ZTE Canada. Any opinions expressed therein are my own.

Sunday, February 18, 2018
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Bee-Bot Robot - A Teaching Tool Available at CanadianClassroom.com

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Last week was Computer Science Education Week. It's one of my favourite times of the year because I get to ~~play~~ teach and share something I love so much - coding. This is the third year that I have participated in the Hour of Code and I love that students can easily switch the language to French on code.org. But sometimes, especially with my younger students, it can be a time-consuming task to have the students log on to the computers and get things started. Although it is easier on the iPads, they may already be reserved. And with 30 minute-periods, I want to take advantage of every minute I can get. This is why I was so thrilled to review a complimentary Bee-Bot programmable floor robot from Canadian Classroom.

I had first learned about Bee-Bot when I attended Steven Floyd's workshop at OECTA’s Technology Summit: Get Your Head Out of Your Apps conference last spring. I knew instantly that it would be the perfect tool for introducing programming to my primary French students.

With the exception of the "GO" button, the commands are symbols so you can use the Bee-Bot in virtually any language class. In fact, not only did I create French sequence cards for my new Bee-Bot, I also translated them into Spanish at the request of a teacher who I connected with on Twitter.

I printed them onto card stock and made multiple sets. Since I only have one Bee-Bot, the students could work in groups to collaborate on a possible sequence of commands (an algorithm) that will navigate Bee-Bot on the floor mat that I had created using two poster boards and black electrical tape to create a grid with 15cm by 15 cm squares.

When I first brought Bee-Bot to class, the room was abuzz with excitement. On the second day, I brought in some chips or markers and gave one to each student. Then I created various algorithms and students had to predict where Bee-Bot would arrive. I then invited students one-by-one to input a single command as we went around the circle and then watched Bee-Bot follow the sequence. It was a lot of fun!

Aside from the fact that Bee-Bot's expression is irresistibly cute, what I love most about Bee-Bot is that it is so easy to use. There are two buttons on the bottom, one to power on the motion, the other turns on the lights and sounds. You will also find the charging port to be used with the charging cable that is included with the robot. Plus, you can find so many great resources and ideas online, such as these Bee-Bot Teaching Cards and Bee-Bot Activities provided by Canadian Classroom.

Bee-Bot is available for purchase from Canadian Classroom for $123 and is suitable for children ages 3 years and up. And Bee-Bots are not only great for the classroom. They would make a great toy for the kids to explore at home, too! Check out this and other great teaching tools at canadianclassroom.com.

Disclosure: I received product to help facilitate this review. Any opinions expressed in this post are my own.

Monday, December 11, 2017
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Meet Sphero Mini

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What is small, round, bright and can be used to drive, play games and learn to code? It's Sphero Mini, the ping-pong sized robotic ball. This tiny tech-infused ball is a miniature version of Sphero 2.0, the world's first app-enabled robotic ball. Although Sphero Mini is itty bitty in size, it still packs a whole lot of innovation, making it a super cool and affordable gift idea this holiday season.

Sphero Mini - app-enabled robotic ball accessories

The Sphero Mini comes with a set of cute miniature bowling pins and cones, which can be used with the various driving modes. With the Sphero Mini app, players can drive Mini up to a top speed of 1m/s using different modes, such as Joystick, Tilt or Slingshot, which is a fun way to try to knock down the bowling pins. Face Drive is a really fun way to control Sphero Mini, but it will take some getting used to. Here are the basics from Sphero's "How do I use Sphero Mini Face Drive?":

Start by aiming Sphero Mini.
Position your face so that it is fully visible in the on-screen circle and the pink shading disappears.
Smile to go forward, and tilt your head to steer.
Frown to go backward, and tilt your head to steer.
Make an angry face, and Mini runs away.
Make a surprised face, and Mini does a little dance.
Wink and Mini changes colour.

Sphero Mini - app-enabled robotic ball game controller

You can also use Mini as a video game controller to play any of the three games. These include:

Exile II: Use Mini as a controller to move and shoot spaceships. This game reminds of me Galaga, making this my favourite Sphero Mini game.
Lightspeed Drifter: Control a futuristic ship racing inside a tunnel with Mini.
Round Trip: Rotate Mini to destroy a polygon of “bricks”. It's kind of like Atari Breakout in 360 degrees.

Sphero Mini - app-enabled robotic ball coding Sphero Edu

Finally, my favourite feature of the Sphero Mini is the ability to program it using the Sphero Edu app. You can draw, drag blocks, or code text with Javascript thanks the latest Sphero Edu app update. And because the Sphero Mini costs $69.99, this makes it a more affordable alternative for coding clubs and STEM education in schools. The Bluetooth-enabled Mini has a 10M range and can be charged with the included micro USB. It has LED lights that glow in any colour, as well as a gyroscope and accelerometer, providing endless coding abilities. Charging time is decent at 1 hour for a full charge that lasts for 45 minutes of continuous play. It is also compatible with iOS 10+ and Android 5.0+. To recharge, you have to remove the shell, which means, unlike Sphero 2.0, you can play with the Mini in water. However, this does mean you can interchange shells, which are available in blue, green, pink, orange and white. For more information, visit sphero.com.

Disclosure: I received product to help facilitate this review. Any opinions expressed in this post are my own.

Monday, October 30, 2017
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Mathletics - Making Math Fun for Canadian Students

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When it comes to math, I find that students either love it or hate it. Personally, I have always loved math but few of my classmates were of the same accord. My daughter does not like it but my son seems to really enjoy it. If only we could get every student to feel the same way as he does. As an educator, I feel it is of utmost importance that we make math fun. Using interactive web sites such as Mathletics.ca can help do just that. Not only is Mathletics interactive and engaging, it can help students improve their results. Plus, it is targeted towards Provincial Curricula across Canada.

Last summer, my kids had the opportunity to try out the home version of Mathletics. As a result, I noticed a marked improvement in my daughter's attitude towards math. She seemed so motivated to achieve gold status for each set of math activities and did not feel the frustration she would often feel when completing pen-and-paper math homework. In fact, it gave her a sense of accomplishment and helped to boost her confidence. This is why I feel that Mathletics is an ideal resource for Canadian classrooms. I have come across quite a few online learning sites in my time but Mathletics has to be one of the most thorough and comprehensive digital resources I have seen thus far. Not only is it an excellent tool for students that adapts to their ability level and provides them with instant feedback, it is also an indispensable tool for teachers as well, providing an effortless solution to differentiated instruction, automated testing and real-time data to support learning outcomes.

Once classes are set up, students can be grouped and assigned a course based on the required curriculum and grade level. Click here to view Ontario Outcomes - Alignment with Mathletics which outlines how the Mathletics Ontario course specifically follows the Ontario curriculum. Additional courses are available for other Provincial Curricula as well. Teachers can customize their courses by clicking on "Courses" from the Teacher Centre, selecting or hiding topics or strands for students or groups of students, as well as selecting activities that are easier or harder. There is also a PDF guide next to each of the activities which provides a description of the activity as well as teaching hints, which is quite handy.

What I love most about Mathletics is that it really is a powerhouse of tools, reports and resources for teachers. The ease with which teachers can assign tasks, view detailed summary reports, print certificates of achievement and schedule assessments is absolutely brilliant.

Not only does Mathletics reduce teacher workload, it frees up more time for teachers to engage their students in problem-based tasks. In partnership with leading educator Dr. Marian Small, Mathletics offers a variety of open-ended Rich Learning Tasks with multiple possible outcomes for success that provide opportunities for exploration, problem solving and reasoning skills. For examples of these interactive tasks, try this Pattern Blocks task that explores concepts relating to fractions, or this Build a Numbers task that looks at proportional reasoning and place value.

Mathletics eBook library - French eBooks

Rich Learning Tasks can be accessed from the Teacher Console under "eBooks" and are marked with Dr. Marian Small's "One, Two, Infinity" logo. There you can access the teacher view, student view, videos and interactives.

Also included in the eBooks is a massive library of printable eBooks and worksheets. In fact, there are over 150 comprehensive workbooks, all available at your fingertips. As an added bonus, there are various Mathletics eBooks available in French. Bravo! All of these eBooks consist of Canadian content and can be used to introduce a new concept offline or as support or extension material.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by 3P Learning, the makers of Mathletics. Any opinions expressed in this post are my own.

Friday, November 25, 2016
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Introducing Plobot - A Robotic Coding Companion

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Most educators who keep up with the latest trends in education will likely agree that computer science is more than just a trend. Computational thinking is largely becoming recognized as a crucial skill that our children will need to succeed in the future. Steve Jobs once said,

"Everyone should learn how to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think."

With computational thinking becoming a core literacy, the argument in favour of computer science as a separate subject, both in primary and secondary education, is stronger than ever before. Hence the growing interest in learning and teaching children to code.

Typically, coding requires the use of computer screens or tablets, but what if we want to limit screen time or avoid the risk of little hands dropping an expensive tablet? NYU professor Rudi Cossovich decided to tackle this problem by designing Plobot, which allows for physical coding and interactive learning beyond the computer screen, toting it as an "antidote to excess screen time".

Plobot is an Arduino-based robot for 4 to 8 year-olds and is designed to be a child's first encounter with coding concepts. It is unique in that it uses cards and storytelling, as opposed to syntax and computer screens, to teach kids to navigate Plobot through a maze of obstacles, play music, light up with different colours, and even sense nearby objects. Using a built-in RFID scanner, kids can trigger actions by swiping command cards in sequence and stringing together a "program" that Plobot follows. The "Play" card works as an execute function and modifier cards mimic loops and conditionals, changing the effects of the other cards.

The concept behind Plobot fascinated me so much, I was compelled to support Plobot Team's Kickstarter project. I have only ever supported one other Kickstarter project, which was for Team Kano's physical computing project that teaches kids how to build a smart camera, a speaker and a light board, which can be used to learn how to code photo filters, songs, data and more. The whole idea of being able to build and code devices from scratch is incredibly exciting to me, and yet, I can't help but feel a sense of regret that this was never quite an option for me as a child of the '80's. Oh, to be a student in this day and age! Fingers crossed that Plobot reaches their Kickstarter goal.

Thursday, November 17, 2016
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Celebrate Reading Milestones with Kindle FreeTime

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For the longest time, I always believed that I was born in the wrong time period. When I was younger, I thought I most definitely belonged in the 50's and 60's when foxtrot, swing, hand jive and cha cha were all the rage. Now, in the 21st century, I can't help but think how much I would have thrived as a student today surrounded by educational technology and innovative ideas. Take, for example, the all-new Kindle E-reader. With its thin and ultra light design, kids can keep up with their latest novel study by reading an e-book version without screen glare, making it easy on the eyes. And because it holds thousands of books and boasts a battery that lasts for weeks, they can enjoy their own personal mobile library anywhere they go without distractions such as alerts or notifications. But what makes this device all the more innovative is the built-in Kindle FreeTime feature.

Celebrate Reading Milestones with Kindle FreeTime

It's not screen time - it's book time

The Kindle FreeTime feature allows parents to set up profiles for their children and set reading goals. For example, you could set their daily reading goal to 30 minutes and, if they achieve that goal, they will be rewarded with achievement badges. Because you can customize these goals, you can slowly increase them as your child grows in their reading ability. Badges and personalized goals would have been a big motivator for me as a reluctant reader, I am sure. Parents are kept in the loop with a progress report that shows total time spent reading, number of words looked up, badges earned, and books read. Plus, they can rest assured that their kids are enjoying books in a simple, fun, and safe environment, knowing that they cannot access the browser or make purchases in the Kindle Store thanks to best-in-class parental controls.

While families can celebrate reading milestones with Kindle FreeTime achievement badges, kids reading their first chapter books can tackle more challenging books with a little help from Word Wise. Available on many popular English language titles, Word Wise provides short and simple definitions that automatically appear above difficult words, making it easier to enjoy and quickly understand what they are reading. They can also tap on a word to bring up a simple card with definitions, synonyms, and more, improving their vocabulary.

Discovering the customizable #kindlefreetime feature on the all-new #Kindle e-reader, a fun tool that rewards kids with achievement badges, records milestones and sends progress reports to parents. #ereader #edtech #techforkids #tech4kids #freetime #tech #techreview #amazon #amazonkindle #reading #twitter

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Disclosure: I received product samples and other perks to help facilitate this review. Any opinions expressed in this post are my own.