# Work It Out Wombats Family App — Preschool Problem Solving

> Preschool computational thinking activities, stories, and songs from PBS KIDS. (iPhone/iPad app by WGBH.)

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- Developer: [WGBH](https://appshunter.io/developer/324170330)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 156 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-05-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-it-out-wombats-family-app/id6479430873/reviews.md

## What is Work It Out Wombats Family App?

Have fun exploring preschool computational thinking (CT) with the Work It Out Wombats! Family App! It’s packed with hands-on activities and your favorite animated stories and songs from the PBS KIDS show Work It Out Wombats! Watch videos, try activities using everyday items found at home, and capture memorable moments with photos, all right in the app. Then, celebrate with music videos starring your child!


Features

* 12 PBS KIDS Work It Out Wombats! animated stories and songs
* 24 hands-on activities with step-by-step instructions
* Guided photo-taking for each activity
* Customized, downloadable music videos starring your child
* Information for parents about computational thinking
* Tips and reflection questions for engaging with your child and deepening their learning
* No internet required after app is installed
* No in-app purchases
* No advertising


Learning

This app is designed to help preschool-aged children practice computational thinking, a creative way of thinking that helps children solve problems in more organized ways, using a toolkit of skills from computer science. CT prepares children for school success right from the start! It’s important for math, science, and literacy, and it can help children learn computer programming later on.


About Work It Out Wombats!

Work It Out Wombats! is a PBS KIDS show for preschoolers featuring Malik, Zadie, and Zeke, three energetic wombat siblings who live with their grandmother in the fantastical "Treeborhood" apartment complex. Through their adventures, the Wombats solve problems, accomplish tasks, and express their creative talents—while using computational thinking.

This app is used in the Work It Out @ Your Library program. Find more information on PBS LearningMedia in fall 2024. Watch Work It Out Wombats! on the PBS KIDS Video App. Play games from the series on the PBS KIDS Games App. Find more Work It Out Wombats! resources at http://pbskids.org/wombats


Funders and Credits

Funding for Work it Out @ Your Library is provided by the National Science Foundation.
Corporate funding for Work It Out Wombats! is provided by Project Lead the Way, Target, and McCormick. Major funding for Work It Out Wombats! is provided by: a Ready To Learn Grant from the U.S. Department of Education; the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American People; and public television viewers. Additional funding is provided by the National Science Foundation, the United Engineering Foundation, Siegel Family Endowment, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, and the GBH Kids Catalyst Fund.

This content was developed under grants from the Department of Education and from the National Science Foundation. However, this content does not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education and/or the opinions, findings and conclusions of the National Science Foundation, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. The project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant [PR/Award No. S295A200004, CFDA No. 84.295A] provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and by a grant from the National Science Foundation (DRL-2005975) to WGBH Educational Foundation.

Work It Out Wombats! is produced by GBH Kids and Pipeline Studios. Work It Out Wombats!, TM/© 2024 WGBH Educational Foundation. All rights reserved.


Your Privacy

GBH Kids is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for children and families and being transparent about information that is collected from users. The Work It Out Wombats! Family App collects anonymous, aggregated analytics data for the purpose of improving our content. No personally identifiable data is collected. Photos taken with the app are stored on your device as part of the app’s core functionality. The app does not send or share these photos anywhere. GBH Kids does not see any photos taken by this app. For more about the GBH Kids privacy policy, visit gbh.org/privacy/kids

## Key features

- Animated stories and songs
- Hands-on activities with instructions
- Guided photo-taking
- Customizable music videos
- Parental guidance on computational thinking
- Offline play

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/work-it-out-wombats-family-app/id6479430873/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Okay but…

*2025-10-24*

Just let me add the photo instead of taking a picture

### 5/5 — Good, but…

*2024-06-27*

This app is good, but we should be able to add from the camera roll not just take pictures. Why? So you can make stuff out of old videos.

## Frequently asked questions about Work It Out Wombats Family App

### What is computational thinking in Work It Out Wombats Family App?

Computational thinking is a creative problem-solving approach that uses skills from computer science. Work It Out Wombats Family App introduces this concept to preschoolers through interactive activities and stories, preparing them for school success in math, science, and literacy.

### Can I use Work It Out Wombats Family App offline?

Yes, once the app is installed, no internet connection is required to use its features. This allows for uninterrupted learning and play, even without Wi-Fi or cellular data.

### What age group is Work It Out Wombats Family App for?

The app is designed for preschool-aged children, with an age rating of 4+. It focuses on foundational skills that are beneficial for early childhood development.

### Does Work It Out Wombats Family App have ads?

No, Work It Out Wombats Family App is completely ad-free. It also does not contain any in-app purchases, providing a safe and uninterrupted experience for young users.

### How does Work It Out Wombats Family App help parents?

The app provides information for parents about computational thinking, along with tips and reflection questions. These resources are designed to help parents engage with their children and deepen their learning experience.

### What kind of content is available in Work It Out Wombats Family App?

The app features 12 animated stories and songs from the PBS KIDS show, 24 hands-on activities with step-by-step instructions, and guided photo-taking for each activity. It also includes customized music videos starring the child.

### On which devices can I play Work It Out Wombats Family App?

Work It Out Wombats Family App is available on iPhones and iPods. It is designed to be accessible on these popular Apple mobile devices.

### How often is Work It Out Wombats Family App updated?

The app was last updated on May 20, 2024, with version 1.0. As a new release, further updates are expected to enhance content and features based on user feedback and educational insights.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2024-05-20

No release notes.

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