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BrainySprouts App Gets Major Update with New Silhouette Challenges

The educational app aimed at preschoolers, BrainySprouts, developed by Brain Bloom LLC, located in Shibuya, Tokyo, has just undergone a significant update. Winning the prestigious BabyTech® Awards 2024, BrainySprouts continues to be a go-to resource for families and learning environments looking for effective tools to prepare young children for elementary school entrance exams.

New Features in the Recent Update

The latest update introduces a fun and engaging feature: Silhouette Challenges. In this new section, children are tasked with identifying objects from their silhouettes, which not only makes learning enjoyable but also helps develop important observational and creativity skills. The challenges are appropriately leveled, allowing children to progress from basic to more advanced levels without feeling overwhelmed.

In addition to the new challenges, the app has made notable enhancements to its user interface. One of the highlights is the time tracking feature, which displays how long it took to answer each question. This not only fosters a sense of achievement among kids but also gamifies the learning experience, incentivizing them to improve.

Updates to Sibling App KotoBatanKen

For children who may not be ready for BrainySprouts, the company also suggests its sister application, KotoBatanKen. This language learning app for preschoolers has also received a recent update that includes a new category of vocabulary cards focused on Greetings. This category encompasses common daily greetings as well as those typical for year-end and New Year celebrations. While familiar to adults, these greetings offer a fresh learning experience for children.

The user interface of KotoBatanKen has been gradually improved as well, resulting in a more intuitive and user-friendly design. Moreover, it serves as a valuable tool for parents whose first language is not Japanese, supporting their children's acquisition of the Japanese language.

Future Prospects

Many parents have expressed a desire to use the app's content in print form. In response, the company plans to launch a printing material website, enabling families to easily print worksheets for at-home learning. Furthermore, they are working on new web services and apps that will seamlessly connect early childhood learning with the educational needs of younger elementary school students. Their mission remains clear: to expand the “fun learning time” children can experience at home.

App Information

BrainySprouts Overview

• - App Name: BrainySprouts – Elementary School Entrance Exam Prep & Fun Learning for Preschoolers
• - Age Range: Ages 4 to 7
• - Price: Free (with some in-app purchases)
• - App Store: Visit Here
• - Google Play: Visit Here

KotoBatanKen Overview

• - App Name: KotoBatanKen – Expanding the World of Words! First Educational Tool for Preschoolers
• - Age Range: Preschoolers
• - Price: Free (with some in-app purchases)
• - App Store: Visit Here

As the landscape of childhood education continues to evolve, Brain Bloom LLC remains dedicated to enhancing learning experiences for young minds, working tirelessly to bridge earlier learning with the foundational skills necessary for their future.