Zorbit's Math Adventure for iPad, iPhone Prepares Preschoolers for Kindergarten: Children Go on Cosmic Journey - Don't Realize They're Learning

Zorbit's Math Adventure for iPad, iPhone Prepares Preschoolers for Kindergarten: Children Go on Cosmic Journey - Don't Realize They're Learning

First in Series of Story-Based Adventures Teaches Core Math Concepts


MOUNT PEARL, NL, Aug. 13, 2013 /CNW/ - In Zorbit's Math Adventure, a new
app for iPad and iPhone, preschoolers help Zorbit and his colorful
alien friends prepare for an intergalactic journey to Earth. Without
any need for adult help, children learn all the math concepts they need
to be ready for Kindergarten, entirely through story and play.



Zorbit's Math Adventure, the first in a series of story-based math apps
from Best Boy Entertainment, allows preschoolers to absorb math
concepts naturally, in much the same way they learn their first
language. As they progress through the adventure practicing their new
skills, children have so much fun they don't realize they're learning. 



The game was created in response to significant evidence that early exposure to math is essential to children's long-term
academic and career success. The game design incorporates the math
concepts needed to help kids prepare for Canadian Kindergarten. The app
has been extensively tested with preschoolers and parents.



In a three-week-long study to evaluate the game's effectiveness,
preschool children were assessed for math skills in six areas prior to
and after playing the game. Participants had an average improvement of
73 percent.



While accompanying Zorbit on his adventure, preschoolers learn
age-appropriate math skills like identifying, counting, and
representing numbers 1-20, colours, shapes, positional concepts such as
above and below, attributes such as more and less, and how to follow
instructions. Along the way kids receive lots of verbal encouragement,
stickers, and stars. Completing the game successfully unlocks every
level for free play.



The game:



-- Prepares preschool children for success in Kindergarten
-- Lowers anxiety about math - a
major, documented area
of stress for young children
-- Entertains preschoolers while they learn core math skills in a
completely safe environment


Zorbit's Math Adventure is designed to appeal equally to boys and girls.
A unique cast of characters, including Chirp, the girl mechanic, and
Oswald, an alien pet who burps when fed too much, will have children
giggling and squealing during game play. 



"Zorbit's Math Adventure was created to help children get ahead and stay
ahead," explains Ed Martin, CEO, Best Boy Entertainment. "We call it
rocket fuel for preschool."



The lite version offers two levels, while the full six-level version
sells in the Apple App Store for $7.99.



Additional features:



-- Exceptionally rich production values
-- Automatically lowers volume to protect young ears when
headphones are used
-- Offers extra tips and practice if a child needs more assistance
(adaptive repetition).
-- Allows parents to monitor child's progress on screen
-- COPPA compliant (collects no personal information)
-- No in-app purchases or advertising


The Zorbit's Math Adventure series is a creation of Canada's Best Boy Entertainment (BBE). Founded
in 2003, BBE harnesses the power of storytelling to create top-quality
television programming, interactive content, and games. Zorbit's Math
Adventure builds on Best Boy's experience producing children's
television. Mickey's Farm, a Best Boy series for preschoolers, is in
production of its fifth season.


Notes:


-- Screen shots available
-- Video incorporating game play footage available
-- B-roll of games studio available
-- Promo codes available for reviewers

SOURCE Best Boy Entertainment

Video with caption: "Video: Zorbit's Math Adventure for Preschool, available for iPad and iPhone, allows kids to learn all the math they need to know before starting Kindergarten - entirely through play. The game helps kids get ahead, and stay ahead.". Video available at: https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/hlOtwBiqJ98

Image with caption: "In Zorbit's Math Adventure, children join friendly little alien Zorbit as he prepares to voyage to Planet Earth. Along the way kids absorb all the math they need to know before starting Kindergarten. They'll be having so much fun, they won't even realize they're learning. Zorbit's Math Adventure is available for iPad and iPhone. (CNW Group/Best Boy Entertainment)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130813_C5646_PHOTO_EN_29804.jpg

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judy@bestboy.ca


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