Ballyland Code 3 vs Cosmic Number Lines

“Ballyland Code 3: Pick Up” is a fun, educational app that introduces young students to Coding and Computational thinking on an iPad, including those who are blind or visually impaired. The app is a sequel to two previous Ballyland Code apps and offers a new coding challenge. Challenge 3 again involves a digital game grid with rows and columns, in which this time you need to code Wheelie, the car from Ballyland, to move around and pick up the frog, flower and coin. These three targets will be in a different position for each level of the Challenge. Coding the shortest route to pick them all up will test computational thinking and ‘mental mapping’ skills. A great learn-to-code app for all! Visit the Sonokids website sonokids.org for more information. Specifications: • Easy/Moderate level; • Audio Based Coding™: built-in speech, accessible coding interface, audio description, fun and meaningful sound effects, audio and visual (animated) on-screen coding output, mini audio-play; • No reading skills required; • No need to type code; • Unique accessibility for learners who are blind or visually impaired; • Finger gestures: Finger drag, Flick left and right with one finger, Flick down and up with one finger, Double tap, Three finger flick left; • “Black Curtain” option so everyone plays by ear; • Designed with feedback from children, parents and teachers; • Option to use Ballyland 3D printable tactile grid, moveable characters and objects for learning support (visit the website); • Use at home and school. Learning outcomes: • Computational thinking and basic Coding concepts and skills, such as breaking problem down in steps, sequencing, using coding commands; • Listening, Locating, Memory, ‘Mental Mapping’; • Orientation, spatial awareness on touch screen; • Navigating rows and columns in a digital grid (important for math!).

Cosmic Number Lines is an engaging game designed for early elementary school students to learn number line concepts and skills. In the game, an astronaut undergoes training to complete tasks on a new planet called Sileni and gradually advances from the rank of trainee to captain. Some foundational skills students will develop include constructing number lines, locating points, comparing numbers, counting units to find distances, and solving addition and subtraction problems. Cosmic Number Lines is available for iPads and iPhones. This accessible app strengthens students' understanding of number lines through fun gameplay. It is a great supplement to classroom instruction for all students, regardless of their level of vision. Features: • A fun, engaging game theme designed to make math learning exciting for elementary school students. • Eight progressively structured levels covering fundamental concepts and skills related to number lines. • Guided training sessions before tasks to help students build understanding step by step. • Increasingly challenging problems that encourage creative problem-solving and support mastery of skills. • Vibrant, student-friendly visuals that capture attention and boost motivation. • Full accessibility support, including screen reader compatibility and high-contrast colors.