Learn with Ben le Koala vs BagReady

Ben le Koala is a pedagogical method that adapts to the rhythm and needs of each child to help them learn daily actions and gain autonomy. The app offers simple and fun educational activities to guide children in their learning: brushing teeth, getting dressed, washing hands, eating independently, and developing their motor skills. Built with parents and professionals, the Ben le Koala method offers over 100 educational activities to help children gain more autonomy. The activities rely on imitation, routines, and learning through play—approaches that are particularly effective for children. Ben le Koala offers activities with and without screens: Videos to imitate and learn by mimicking actions. Step-by-step printable sheets that outline the key steps from the videos. Screen-free games and activities to learn while having fun. Adventures to progress step by step. Practical advice to guide parents and professionals. The activities cover more than 40 essential daily skills: > Personal hygiene: - Brush your teeth with Ben le Koala - Brush your teeth with Ben le Koala in the Wild West - Brush your teeth with Sam le Chat - Wash your hands - Wash your hair - Go to the bathroom - Wash your face with your left hand - Wash your face with your right hand - Take a shower > Getting dressed: - Put your shirt on - Put your jacket on - Put your shoes on with a guide - Put your shoes on without a guide > Preventive measures: - Sneeze into your elbow - Cough into your elbow - Blow your nose > Yoga: - Wake up - The body’s awakening - The tree and the bird - The feather - Stretch yourself - Massage your body > Balance: - Stand on one foot - Jump > Juggling: - Juggle with one hand - Juggle with two hands > Music awakening: - Dance - Kokoleoko - Dance - Simamaa Kaa - Djembe - Kokolaoko - Body percussion - Simamaa Kaa - Play with instruments (triangle, claves, tambourine, maracas, frog guiro, sistrum, maracas) > Nutrition: - Eat a yogurt - Chew some food (green, orange, beige) - Make freshly squeezed orange juice > Manuel activities: - Finger gym - Draw a line - Prepare a fruit salad - Prepare a syrup - Make a paper plane - Cut with the scissors Created in 2013 in collaboration with Signes de sens and the Centre Ressources Autisme du Nord–Pas-de-Calais (Autism Resources Center in North of France), Ben le Koala supports families and professionals to help children in their learning and develop their autonomy. The activities can be used at home, at school, or in medico-social structures. The app is designed for all children, and particularly adapted for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other developmental disorders. Ben le Koala was designed by Simon Houriez of the Signes de sens association. The app was developed in partnership with Stepwise and then Capgemini.

【Mornings without "Hurry up!"】 No matter how many times you call, the morning rush never ends. You end up frustrated — and guilty about it. BagReady is a family-friendly app that transforms hectic mornings into a calm, confident routine your whole family can enjoy. ■ Perfect for families who… Feel guilty about rushing everyone out the door Want to build "I can do it myself!" confidence before the school year starts Need a system that works without relying on reading skills Are tired of the daily "what did you forget today?" conversation Want visual-first tools that support different learning styles Support family members with ADHD, autism, or sensory needs who thrive with visual routines ■ What makes BagReady different ◆ Just tap a picture — and stay engaged Tap an item's illustration and watch it glide into the backpack. No reading required — perfect as a visual support tool for neurodivergent learners and those with ASD or ADHD. About 100 built-in icons ready to use. ◆ Designed to build independence Every detail is built around the "I did it myself" feeling. Simple design, clear illustrations, easy taps — whoever's using the screen becomes the hero of their own routine. ◆ Celebrate progress with stamps and calendar Every successful prep earns a stamp. The calendar fills with color as the habit grows. A shared moment to look back on together. ◆ Available in English and Japanese Switch languages anytime to match your home. ■ Free features Basic prep screen (1 profile) Add items to bag (limited icon selection) Stamps and calendar English / Japanese switching ■ Premium features (paid) Try all features free for the first 7 days. ◆ Unlock all icons [Premium] Use every one of the ~100 built-in icons freely. ◆ Manage small pouches [Premium] Track the contents of gym bags, lunch bags, and other smaller containers inside the main backpack. ◆ Add items from photos [Premium] Photograph any belonging and turn it into a custom item. ◆ AI-powered timetable import [Premium] Scan a timetable and auto-generate item lists for each day. Perfect for weekly schedule changes. ◆ Multiple themes [Premium] Choose from Space, Forest, Ocean, Magic, Sweets, Gem, or Simple. ◆ Multiple profiles [Premium] Manage several family members in one account, no extra fee. ■ Pricing Free plan Core prep features, forever free Limited icon selection Premium plan Monthly: $2.99 Annual: $29.99 (save over 16% — that's 2 months free) 7-day free trial for new subscribers No charge if cancelled during the trial ■ Subscription details Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the period Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same price Manage subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store No charge applies if you cancel during the free trial Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTlHEz8eV5uSKPKIV_YHM-Jf0eAs8LnBnu4JKXDM0YNN3iV6Mp8gqCrajs1ijsfbBhUYUHC6H_eLkfW/pub Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ■ Contact Questions, feedback, or feature requests are always welcome. Please reach out anytime — we read every message.