PBS Parents Play and Learn for Android

9 things about PBS Parents Play and Learn

1. The bilingual (English/Spanish) PBS Parents Play & Learn app makes it easy for parents to seize upon those daily “teachable moments” through theme-based interactive games and simple hands-on activities that connect math and literacy skills to everyday experiences.

2. PBS’ first app designed specifically for parents, PBS Parents Play & Learn provides more than a dozen games parents can play with their kids, each themed around a familiar location – including the garden, the grocery store, a restaurant, the kitchen, and many more.

3. PBS Parents Play and Learn is part of PBS KIDS’ ongoing commitment to helping kids build the skills they need to succeed in school and in life.

4. Each game comes with a parent note that provides information about the math and literacy skills woven into the game and suggestions for effective ways to interact with a child while playing the game to maximize the learning experience.

5. The app is designed to build on a child’s natural curiosity about his or her everyday world and to encourage dialogue between kids and parents.

6. Across all media platforms, PBS KIDS is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for children and families and being transparent about what information is collected from users.

7. PBS KIDS, the number one educational media brand for kids, offers all children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and digital media, as well as community-based programs.

8. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

9. The contents of this app were developed under a cooperative agreement #PRU295A100025, from the U.S. Department of Education.