Age 5-8 years
All Gussied Up
Dance Magic
Singing with Cinderella
Swim for it
Clam Madness
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo
HOW TO PLAY
Players join in the fun as the mice make a gown for Cinderella. The object of the game is to collect letters, numbers and shapes to make
or complete patterns and sequences. Players use the Arrow buttons to move Gus around the screen and press the “A” button to help
him jump on a spool and propel him to the next level of thread. Players also use the “A” button to help Gus jump on a thimble, and move him to a lower level.
WHAT’S BEING TAUGHT?
Number/Letter/Shape Recognition: An ability to recognise letters,
numbers, and basic shapes and identify them by name; an ability to match like objects and group them by similar characteristics.
Letter Order: An understanding of alphabetical order.
Number Order: An understanding that numbers on a number line increase by one; an understanding that numbers can be grouped and counted.
Logical Reasoning: An ability to complete puzzles of increasing
complexity by determining a strategy; an ability to extend, complete, or duplicate patterns by determining the specific attributes of those patterns.
Patterns: An ability to extend and repeat patterns, and make patterns based on given alphabetical patterns.
WHY IS THAT IMPORTANT?
To do simple math, children must be able to understand the concept
of the number line and that, in our numeric system, numbers increase
by one on that line. Later, as logic comes into play, children learn that
numbers can be grouped and counted. Logical reasoning becomes an increasingly important part of your child’s life, from strategizing game play on a handheld learning tool to strategizing time in order to get homework done!
Dance Magic
HOW TO PLAY
At last, it’s time for the ball! As Cinderella and the Prince dance the night away, players are
challenged to trace over dancing footsteps to form letters, numbers and shapes. Then,
Cinderella and the Prince dance over the form.
As each line appears, players are instructed to“start at the green footsteps, then make a line to
the red ones.” Once a letter, number or shape is completely formed, it is lit up and identified by
name. Your child should use the stylus to trace, taking care that fingers don’t touch the screen. Throughout the game, players earn diamonds that may be viewed in the jewel chamber at any time by touching the on the main activity screen.
WHAT’S BEING TAUGHT?
Letter Recognition and Formation: An ability to recognise and write all the letters of the alphabet in capital and lowercase forms.
Number Recognition and Formation: An ability to recognise and write numbers through 9.
Shape Recognition and Formation: An ability to recognise and form basic shapes: circle, square, triangle, and rectangle.
Eye-to-Hand Coordination: An ability to duplicate a letter, number, or shape by tracing within the lines.
WHY IS THAT IMPORTANT?
For little ones, speaking is the primary vehicle for communicating thoughts and feelings. Soon, however, children learn to write their letters and numbers.
They learn to associate letters with sounds and blend those sounds together to make words. They learn to spell and write—and, when they do, another door to communication has opened.
HOW TO PLAY
At last, it’s time for the ball! As Cinderella and the Prince dance the night away, players are
challenged to trace over dancing footsteps to form letters, numbers and shapes. Then,
Cinderella and the Prince dance over the form.
As each line appears, players are instructed to“start at the green footsteps, then make a line to
the red ones.” Once a letter, number or shape is completely formed, it is lit up and identified by
name. Your child should use the stylus to trace, taking care that fingers don’t touch the screen. Throughout the game, players earn diamonds that may be viewed in the jewel chamber at any time by touching the on the main activity screen.
WHAT’S BEING TAUGHT?
Letter Recognition and Formation: An ability to recognise and write all the letters of the alphabet in capital and lowercase forms.
Number Recognition and Formation: An ability to recognise and write numbers through 9.
Shape Recognition and Formation: An ability to recognise and form basic shapes: circle, square, triangle, and rectangle.
Eye-to-Hand Coordination: An ability to duplicate a letter, number, or shape by tracing within the lines.
WHY IS THAT IMPORTANT?
For little ones, speaking is the primary vehicle for communicating thoughts and feelings. Soon, however, children learn to write their letters and numbers.
They learn to associate letters with sounds and blend those sounds together to make words. They learn to spell and write—and, when they do, another door to communication has opened.
HOW TO PLAY
Players sing a song or play a game by touching the on the main activity screen. Players can
then choose whether they want to sing along with the characters, or sing by themselves.
Words are highlighted as Cinderella’s fairy godmother sings “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo.”
Players can choose to play a game.
Throughout the entire activity, players can touch the scene with the stylus and prompt surprise responses from the objects and animals!
WHAT’S BEING TAUGHT?
Music Appreciation: The songs from Disney classics, such as Cinderella, have been hailed for their lighthearted lyrics and breezy tunes. Through repetitive words and phrases—and, in the case of “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo,” the alliterative use of the b sound—the songs spark children’s interest in learning the lyrics and singing along.
Memory: By playing the song over again, children will easily commit the simple tune and playful lyrics to memory.
Reading: Players learn the order of letters and sounds of letters that form the words in the songs. Children hear the words being sung, and simultaneously see them on the screen.
WHY IS THAT IMPORTANT?
Recognition of letters and letter sounds is important to developing reading skills. An early recognition and appreciation of the arts is a great way to develop your child’s aesthetic sensibilities. By exposing your child to a variety of music at an early age, you are encouraging your child to become a lifelong lover of music as a form of creative expression.
Music is critical to the development of language and listening
HOW TO PLAY
Help Ariel collect treasures from a sunken ship. Players use the Arrow buttons to navigate Ariel
through the ocean to find sets of objects that equal a specific amount, and to create and solve
simple math equations. During game play, players collect rubies that may be viewed in the jewel
chamber at any time by touching the on the main activity page.
WHAT’S BEING TAUGHT?
Counting and Number Recognition: An ability to recognise and relate a set of objects to the numeral that represents it; an ability to identify a numeral by name; an ability to count to 10.
Simple Addition and Subtraction: An understanding that “adding” means “putting things together,” or the ability to put together sets of objects to find their sum.
Level 1: players find specific numbers and groups.
Level 2: players find the sum of simple addition equations, and build their own equations in order to find the sums.
Level 3: players find the difference in simple subtraction equations, and build their own equations in order to find the differences. They also solve addition equations with sums greater than 5, and build addition problems.
WHY IS THAT IMPORTANT?
Many processes are involved in developing math skills. For example, numbers and counting, including learning number names, number order, and especially, learning that numbers are symbols that stand for things: 3 stands for 3 seashells, 4 stands for 4 starfish. Children learn to count sets of objects to tell how many there are. They then combine sets to determine how many in all, and subtract one set from another to determine the difference.
Clam
Madness
HOW TO PLAY
As the clams open and shut their shells, they display objects, such as letters, numbers, and
shapes. Players must touch as many objects with specific attributes as they can within the given
time (and before each clam shuts its shell).
During game play, players collect pearls that may be viewed in the jewel chamber at any time by
touching the on the main activity screen.
WHAT’S BEING TAUGHT?
Number/Letter/Shape Recognition: An ability to recognise letters, numbers and basic shapes, and identify them by name.
Letter/Sound Associations: An ability to match a letter to the sound it represents.
WHY IS THAT IMPORTANT?
Once children are able to identify how alphabet letters and letter/sound associations are made, they begin to blend the sounds together to read words and separate the sounds in words to spell them. One great way to reinforce the letter/sound association is to practice reading words in
phonetically regular patterns, such as CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. Matching words to pictures, as well as printed words to spoken words, helps reinforce the letter/sound association.
HOW TO PLAY
As the clams open and shut their shells, they display objects, such as letters, numbers, and
shapes. Players must touch as many objects with specific attributes as they can within the given
time (and before each clam shuts its shell).
During game play, players collect pearls that may be viewed in the jewel chamber at any time by
touching the on the main activity screen.
WHAT’S BEING TAUGHT?
Number/Letter/Shape Recognition: An ability to recognise letters, numbers and basic shapes, and identify them by name.
Letter/Sound Associations: An ability to match a letter to the sound it represents.
WHY IS THAT IMPORTANT?
Once children are able to identify how alphabet letters and letter/sound associations are made, they begin to blend the sounds together to read words and separate the sounds in words to spell them. One great way to reinforce the letter/sound association is to practice reading words in
phonetically regular patterns, such as CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. Matching words to pictures, as well as printed words to spoken words, helps reinforce the letter/sound association.
HOW TO PLAY
Players sing a song or play a game by touching the on the home page. The players can
then choose whether they want to sing along with the characters, or sing by themselves.
The lyrics of the song are highlighted as Ariel sings Part of Your World. Players can choose
the to play a game. Throughout the entire activity, players can touch the scene with the stylus and elicit surprise responses!
WHAT’S BEING TAUGHT?
Music Appreciation: Songs from Disney classics, such as The Little Mermaid, have been lauded for the heartfelt storylines of their lyrics and their beautiful melodies.
Memory: By playing the song over again, children will easily commit the memorable lyrics to memory.
WHY IS THAT IMPORTANT?
In many animated films, the story is advanced by the lyrics of the musical score, which often express the feelings of the characters. Songs can also be used to express a child’s feelings or even change a child’s mood. More and more research is being conducted on the power of music to alter moods and create positive health benefits.
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