This fun app helps young children learn to read and write their first German letters and words. ZEBRA WRITING TABLE, a companion app to the German textbook ZEBRA by Ernst Klett Verlag, can be used independently or alongside the textbook. It features a structured learning path with videos, games, and interactive exercises covering the fundamentals of written German. This app is the first in a series designed for German literacy learning in years 1-4.
ZEBRA WRITING TABLE focuses on phonetically-based word writing exercises, reinforcing basic letter-sound relationships. The app provides automatic correction after three incorrect attempts, allowing children to compare their work with the correct answer and learn from their mistakes. This playful approach builds essential orthographic awareness. The app's tutorials and games offer varied content, preventing boredom with repeated use.
App Features:
- Child-friendly instructional videos.
- Automatic correction (correct answer shown after three incorrect attempts).
- Clearly structured exercises following a learning path.
- Self-directed learning options.
- Motivational elements like star and trophy rewards.
- Detailed progress reports for teachers and parents.
The app includes two main practice areas:
1. SWINGING SYLLABLES AND WRITING: This section introduces children to the writing interface with exercises like:
- Initial-sound rap.
- "Speak - listen - swing" video.
- "Hear and swing" task.
- "ZEBRA writing table game."
- "Writing with the ZEBRA writing table" video.
- "Swing and write" tasks (easy and difficult levels).
2. HEARING SOUNDS: This area focuses on phonological awareness, a key skill for literacy development. It includes listening exercises such as:
- Which word begins with...?
- Which words sound similar at the beginning?
- Where do you hear the sound in the word?
- With which sound does the word begin?
Version 3.3.4 (Updated October 29, 2024):
- Added sound gesture exercises.
- Removed in-app purchases.
- Technical improvements.
The app's teacher/parent section, protected by a numerical code, previously offered in-app purchases for the listening tasks. This feature has been removed in the latest update, preventing accidental purchases by children. The Zebra Team hopes you and your child enjoy the learning experience!
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