Exciting New Characters Added to Educational Apps BrainySprouts and Kotobatanken

In an innovative step to enhance the learning experience for children, Brain Bloom LLC, based in Shibuya, Tokyo, has unveiled new characters for its popular educational apps, 'BrainySprouts'—designed for elementary school exam preparation—and 'Kotobatanken'—targeted at preschoolers and early-elementary school students. The introduction of these new characters aims to make learning more enjoyable and engaging for kids, offering a more interactive experience with the app.

As part of this exciting update, Brain Bloom is running a special promotion on its official website, where users can download free coloring pages and wallpapers featuring the new characters. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to continually enhance the educational experience for young users. Future updates will see an expansion of both the coloring materials and various contents that utilize the new characters.

The Motivation Behind New Character Introductions

In previous iterations, BrainySprouts has garnered significant support for its intuitive interface and structured curriculum. However, the team at Brain Bloom seeks to take it a step further by instilling a stronger motivational boost in young learners. The key component in driving educational achievement among children is to cultivate a sense of motivation; hence, the new characters are designed to excite and inspire kids to continue learning.

Each time a child interacts with the app, they will start to wonder what fun encouragement the characters will provide next, creating a positive feedback loop of excitement and learning. This dynamic is especially crucial for boosting self-esteem, as the characters not only encourage children to tackle challenges but also reassure them that “it’s okay to make mistakes,” fostering a healthy attitude towards learning even in areas where they may struggle.

Meet the New Characters

1. BrainySprouts
The acclaimed app for elementary school exam preparation has introduced two charming characters:
- Splakko-chan (a big sister character): She is a lively and knowledgeable character who is always there to teach children a variety of things.
- Chibi-tane-kun (a little brother character): As Splakko-chan's younger brother, he is filled with curiosity and brings warmth and excitement, delivering the message that “it’s okay to fail.”

2. Kotobatanken
For the language-learning app targeted at preschoolers, they have introduced:
- Kotoppi (a rabbit): Always seen with a red dictionary bag, she loves to explore and look up words.
- Pentan (a penguin): Equipped with a magnifying glass, he excels at observation and often asks Kotoppi for help in understanding new words.

These characters will also play a crucial role in motivating children through their learning journey. For instance, as children progress through the learning experience, characters will cheer them on with encouraging messages, enhancing the motivational factor during right or wrong answers and achieving milestones.

Special Content to Celebrate the Character Additions

To commemorate the introduction of these new characters, Brain Bloom is offering free downloadable content on the official websites of both apps:

- Coloring pages (PDF format): Featuring Splakko-chan, Chibi-tane-kun, Kotoppi, and Pentan, these printable coloring sheets are available in A4 size.
- Wallpapers (PNG format): Full-color wallpapers for smartphones and tablets are offered for download as well.

All downloads are completely free, with no need for registration or in-app purchases. They also plan to increase the variety of coloring sheets available and to continuously add free educational materials that can be printed and utilized right at home.

Future Developments

Looking ahead, Brain Bloom will continue to embrace the concept of “learning while having fun” by rolling out various initiatives and content featuring the new characters. Their future plans include:

- Expanding the characters’ roles within the app, making their appearances even more diverse to further stimulate children's eagerness to learn.
- Launching sister apps covering other subjects, such as English and Mathematics, to support a wider range of learning with the characters’ assistance.
- Adding printable educational materials, such as worksheets and coloring projects, to provide families with immediate, engaging teaching resources.

Downloading Method & Official Websites

A new section, “Special,” has been added to the top page of each website. Simply click here to access the list of available coloring pages and wallpapers.

With these exciting developments, Brain Bloom is setting a new precedent for educational apps, ensuring that children not only learn but genuinely enjoy the process along the way.