Nico & Nor Puppy Park 1.0

Puppy Park offers an engaging and educational experience focused on the interplay between light and shadow, designed specifically for young learners. Users have the opportunity to design a virtual park that provides shade for dogs, utilizing various elements such as bushes, bricks, and trees. This interactive platform serves as a creative tool for exploring mathematics, engineering, and the scientific concepts related to shadows. Additionally, families can engage with the content in both English and Spanish, enhancing accessibility and inclusivity.

Key Features:

• Available in both English and Spanish
• 12 levels dedicated to creative shadow design
• Numerous animated puppies enhance the experience
• Adaptive feedback mechanisms to support individual learning
• Co-developed by educational experts, including researchers and preschool teachers
• Aligned with early STEM educational standards
• No in-app purchases or advertisements

Puppy Park is part of the Early Science with Nico & Nor® curriculum, which has been meticulously researched and developed for at-home and preschool environments. By integrating traditional hands-on activities with digital learning approaches, it fosters children's engagement with scientific practices and concepts while simultaneously building their mathematical skills. It also encourages participation in foundational engineering processes.

About First 8 Studios @ WGBH:

As a leader in children's educational media for decades, GBH Kids continues to innovate through First 8 Studios @ WGBH, focused on creating mobile experiences that nurture children's development from birth through age 8. The studio is committed to research-informed design and collaboration with educators and young learners, ensuring that their needs are met throughout the digital media development process.

Privacy Commitment:

First 8 Studios @ WGBH prioritizes children's privacy and safety by not collecting personally identifiable information. For comprehensive details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Copyright Information:

The Early Science with Nico & Nor® app, along with its characters and related elements, are trademarks of First 8 Studios @ WGBH. © 2022 WGBH Educational Foundation. All rights reserved.

This app was produced by GBH Kids and is made possible through support from the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DRL-1813280. The content reflects the authors' views and does not necessarily represent those of the NSF.