Work It Out Wombats Family App 1.0

The Work It Out Wombats! Family App offers an engaging approach to preschool computational thinking (CT) through a variety of interactive experiences. Incorporating beloved animated stories and songs from the PBS KIDS series, this app encourages hands-on activities that require everyday items, seamlessly blending entertainment with learning.

Key features of the app include:

• 12 animated stories and songs from PBS KIDS Work It Out Wombats!
• 24 hands-on activities with detailed, step-by-step instructions
• Guided photo-taking for documenting each activity
• Customizable downloadable music videos featuring your child
• Informative resources for parents about computational thinking concepts
• Tips and reflection questions to facilitate parent-child interaction and enhance learning
• No internet connection necessary post-installation
• No in-app purchases or advertisements

The educational aspect of this app is focused on fostering computational thinking among preschool-aged children. This skill set not only aids in organized problem-solving but also prepares children for future academic success in subjects like math, science, and literacy, potentially paving the way for learning computer programming skills later on.

The Work It Out Wombats! series features Malik, Zadie, and Zeke, three energetic wombat siblings residing with their grandmother in the imaginative "Treeborhood." Their adventures highlight the application of CT as they tackle challenges and express creativity.

This app is part of the Work It Out @ Your Library initiative, with further details available through PBS LearningMedia in fall 2024. Episodes of Work It Out Wombats! can be viewed on the PBS KIDS Video App, and interactive games are accessible on the PBS KIDS Games App. More resources related to Work It Out Wombats! can be found at pbskids.org/wombats.

Financial support for Work It Out @ Your Library comes from the National Science Foundation, with additional contributions from Project Lead the Way, Target, and McCormick. The initiative is substantially backed by a Ready To Learn Grant from the U.S. Department of Education and public television funding sources.

In terms of privacy, GBH Kids prioritizes creating a secure experience for children and families by being transparent about data collection practices. While the app collects anonymous analytics data to enhance content quality, it does not gather personally identifiable information. Any photos taken through the app are stored solely on the user's device and are not accessible to GBH Kids or shared externally.