• Games for Littles

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    Skylar's Magical Puppy Rescue: A Story of Kindness and Care

    Topics: Mostly SEL, shapes and colors, animal care, reading colors and shapes, kindness, empathy, responsibility, friendship, and problem-solving. Children learn the importance of caring for animals and showing compassion toward others.

    • Grade Level: Preschool to Kindergarten (Ages 4–6). Suitable for young children who are developing social-emotional skills and learning about caring for living things.
    • Learning Goals: Children will recognize ways to show kindness, demonstrate empathy, and understand basic animal care. They will also practise making thoughtful choices and solving simple problems.
    • Context for Use: This activity can be used at home or in the classroom during lessons on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), character education, or animal care. Parents and teachers can guide children through the story and encourage discussions about kindness and responsibility.
    • Description and Teaching: This game follows the magical adventures of Skylar as she goes through each challenge answering questions about the different names, shapes and initial letter sounds that she already knows. This game is best for children who are looking to review the different color names and their shapes and how these colors and shapes are spelled. It is educational and at the same time tugs to the young kid's heart as she navigates friendships and trials that come along her way. She learns to fight for her friendship and persevere even through heartaches.
    • Materials Needed: A computer, tablet, or other digital device with internet access. Optional materials include puppy pictures, drawing paper, crayons, and animal-care storybooks for follow-up activities.
    • Assessment: Observe children's choices and listen to how they explain their decisions throughout the story. Ask questions such as, "How can we help the puppy?" or "How would you feel if you were in Skylar's place?"
    • Standards: Supports Social-Emotional Learning, particularly empathy, responsible decision-making, and relationship skills. It also encourages early literacy through listening, storytelling, and vocabulary development.
    • ISTE Standard: Innovative Designer (1.4). Children explore possible solutions, make choices, and use their imagination to respond to challenges presented in the story.
    • Application to the Activity: Through Skylar's Magical Puppy Rescue, children use digital storytelling to explore real-life values such as kindness, compassion, and responsibility. They connect the story to everyday experiences by discussing how they can care for pets, help others, and make thoughtful choices.

    Shape Detectives:

    The Great Shape Hunt!

    Topics: Basic geometric shapes, including circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles. Children also explore shapes in everyday objects.

    • Grade Level: Preschool to Kindergarten (Ages 3–6). Suitable for children who are beginning to recognize and identify basic shapes.
    • Learning Goals: Children will identify, name, and describe basic shapes. They will also develop observation, matching, and early problem-solving skills.
    • Context for Use: This activity can be used at home or in the classroom during Mathematics lessons or play-based learning. Children can explore independently or work with a parent, teacher, or classmate.
    • Description and Teaching: The Great Shape Hunt! Look closely, find hidden shapes, and match them to objects you see every day! Can you spot a circle, square, triangle, or rectangle? Put on your detective hat, use your sharp eyes, and solve each shape mystery.Let’s play, learn, and become SUPER SHAPE DETECTIVES!
    • Materials Needed: A computer, tablet, or other digital device if using the online activity. You can also provide shape cards, building blocks, and everyday household objects for hands-on exploration.
    • Assessment: Observe whether children can correctly identify, name, and match basic shapes. Ask them to find objects around them that represent each shape to check their understanding.
    • Standards: Supports early Mathematics learning, particularly Geometry and shape recognition. It also develops visual discrimination, spatial awareness, and mathematical vocabulary.
    • ISTE Standard: Creative Communicator (1.6). Children use digital tools to explore, express their understanding, and share what they discover about shapes.
    • Application to the Activity: Through Shape Detectives, children use technology to explore basic geometric shapes and connect them to objects in their everyday environment. They become active learners by observing, identifying, matching, and discovering shapes through play.
    Peekaboo Wild by mox caymo

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    Peekaboo Wild

    Peekaboo Wild is a fun and interactive learning experience that allows children to explore the wonders of nature and discover different animals through exciting activities about the different animals that children has encountered in their weekly Topic Lessons. It encourages curiosity, creativity, and learning through play while helping children connect with the natural world.

    Topics: Animal identification, animal characteristics, clues, and habitats. Children explore animals such as lions, elephants, giraffes, monkeys, zebras, and crocodiles.

    • Grade Level: Preschool (Ages 3–5). For young learners who are beginning to learn about animals and the natural world.
    • Learning Goals: Children will identify familiar animals, recognize their basic characteristics, and match them to their habitats. They will also practise observation, listening, and critical thinking.
    • Context for Use: This activity can be used at home or in the classroom as part of a Science or Nature lesson. It works well for individual exploration, small-group activities, or guided learning with an adult.
    • Description and Teaching: Peekaboo Wild takes children on a fun animal safari through three activities: Find the Animal, Who Am I?, and Find My Home. Children use picture clues, answer questions, read and matching animals to their habitats while receiving encouraging feedback as they play.
    • Materials Needed: A computer, tablet, or other device with an internet connection and a web browser. An adult may guide children as they explore the game and discuss their discoveries.
    • Assessment: Observe whether children can correctly identify animals, describe simple characteristics, and match animals to their habitats. Their answers, participation, and progress through the game can help assess their understanding.
    • Standards: Supports early childhood learning in Science, particularly life science and animal habitats, as well as Language Development and Cognitive Development. It encourages observation, classification, vocabulary development, and problem-solving.
    • ISTE Standard: Knowledge Constructor (1.3). Children use digital tools to explore information, make connections, and build their understanding of the world around them.
    • Application to the Activity: Through Peekaboo Wild, children explore animal clues, discover different characteristics, and learn where animals live using an interactive digital game. They become active learners by making choices, answering questions, and learning through exploration.
    Addition by mox caymo

    Trick or Treat Trail (Addition)

    Topics: Number recognition, counting, basic addition, and number combinations. Children practise adding small numbers using a fun Halloween theme.

    • Grade Level: Preschool to Kindergarten (Ages 4–6). Suitable for children who are developing early number sense and beginning to understand addition.
    • Learning Goals: Children will practise counting, recognize numbers, and solve simple addition problems. They will also develop confidence in using numbers through games and teamwork.
    • Context for Use: This activity can be used at home or in the classroom during Mathematics lessons, learning centers, or collaborative play. Children can play individually or with classmates to practise addition while having fun.
    • Description and Teaching: Trick or Treat (Addition) is a fun Halloween-themed collaborative addition activity/game where children explore addition single and double digits under 20. This game allows them to practice addition and rediscover numbers and how they look like using simple Math operation.. Through simple, playful and collaborative activities and exciting Thanksgiving elements, children can enjoy reading as they learn and compete with each other online or in person.
    • Materials Needed: A computer, tablet, or other digital device with internet access for the online version. For physical play, prepare a printed game board, dice, playing pieces, and addition cards.
    • Assessment: Observe whether children can correctly count objects and solve simple addition problems. Encourage them to explain how they found their answers and identify areas where they may need more practice.
    • Standards: Supports early Mathematics learning, particularly Counting and Cardinality and Operations and Algebraic Thinking. It also develops number sense, problem-solving, and early mathematical reasoning.
    • ISTE Standard: Empowered Learner (1.1). Children take an active role in their learning by practising addition, checking their answers, and recognizing their progress through an interactive game.
    • Application to the Activity: Through Trick or Treat (Addition), children use a playful digital or physical board game to practise adding numbers and solving simple math problems. The Halloween theme encourages participation, interaction, and collaborative learning while strengthening foundational addition skills.
    On the Way to Fall by mox caymo

    On the Way to Fall (Reading)

    On the Way to Fall (Reading): A Seasonal Reading Adventure
    • Topics: Early literacy, vocabulary development, word recognition, phonics, and reading comprehension. Children explore autumn-related words and practise reading through themed activities.
    • Grade Level: Preschool to Kindergarten (Ages 4–6). Suitable for children who are beginning to recognize letters, decode simple words, and read short sentences.
    • Learning Goals: Children will develop word recognition, practise reading simple words and sentences, and build their vocabulary. They will also strengthen listening skills and reading confidence.
    • Context for Use: This activity can be used at home or in the classroom during Literacy lessons, reading centers, or independent practice. Parents and teachers can guide children as they read and explore the seasonal activities.
    • Description and Teaching: On the Way to Fall (Addition) is a fun Thanksgiving-themed collaborative reading activity/game where children explore CVC and Magic E words. This game allows them to practice reading and rediscover words and their spellings. Through playful collaborative activities and exciting Thanksgiving elements, children can enjoy reading as they learn and compete with each other online or in person.
    • Materials Needed: A computer, tablet, or other digital device with internet access. Optional materials include autumn picture cards, word cards, and simple reading books for additional practice.
    • Assessment: Observe whether children can recognize familiar words, sound out simple words, and read short sentences with understanding. Ask simple questions about the words or activities to check their comprehension.
    • Standards: Supports early English Language Arts learning, particularly foundational reading skills, phonics, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. It encourages children to connect sounds, letters, words, and meaning.
    • ISTE Standard: Empowered Learner (1.1). Children take an active role in developing their reading skills by exploring activities, practising words, and recognizing their learning progress.
    • Application to the Activity: Through On the Way to Fall (Reading), children use an interactive seasonal game to practise early reading skills in an enjoyable way. The autumn theme connects literacy learning with familiar seasonal vocabulary and encourages children to become more confident readers.

    “The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.”- Dr. Maria Montessori

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