Starfall Numbers vs Pocoyo Playset

Explore numbers through the magic of curiosity and the power of motivation: the Starfall way! With this app, your child will learn to recognize number symbols and values by connecting them to real-world objects (such as 1 sun, 5 fingers, and 10 toes). Your child will then apply these concepts with counting activities and songs! Starfall Numbers includes interactive introductions for numbers 0-20, 25, 50, and 100. Counting activities introduce coins, math symbols, and simple expressions while building counting skills from 0 to 100 in entertaining and practical ways. Your child will also enjoy singing along with 15 Starfall math songs! Counting song favorites and calendar concepts are animated playfully, with a closed caption option to display song lyrics. Each activity and song reinforces simple language and basic vocabulary, making this app an excellent choice for pre-readers, emerging readers, and English language learners alike.

Pocoyo Playset Let’s Count is a fun and engaging educational application which helps kids to learn count through playing with the variety of games and activities included. Children have a great time identifying the correct number of objects so they can help Pocoyo leap over the obstacles in his way and earn a prize. The learning and fun continue as the children play a Whack a Mole game listening to a number name, then tapping the numeral when it pops up. The learning all comes together as children apply their understanding of number names, numerals and quantities by playing a musical keyboard and making up their own music! With the support of this unit children will: • Identify number names and count to 20. • Count and match a quantity with a written numeral 0-5. • Respond to “how many” questions for up to 10 items arranged in a pattern and up to 5 items in a scattered configuration. • Learn and use mathematical language related to counting and quantity. • Build fluency in oral English Enjoy watching your children learn and have fun! Co-created in partnership with Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc.