Should learning to read be a torturous tale of woe? Should mastering addition and subtraction be a numerical nightmare? Or course not! So we thought it was time to put our brightest Oddbods brains to work to do something about it. Read on to learn more!
As parents, we are always trying to find new ways for our little ones to learn better. Whether it is incentivising them with playtime after they have practised their times tables, or rewarding them with their favourite treat after achieving a reading milestone — we’ve done it all. With the advancement in technology, schools are increasingly incorporating digital tools into their syllabus to enhance and encourage early learning. If you’re looking for ways to leverage digital learning to help your child learn better at home, here are some benefits you can look forward to!
1. Empowers kids to become independent learners
Digital learning programs offer kids extra features such as hints and quizzes to help them grasp knowledge on their own. Not only do these features empower them to become independent learners, but they also pique their intellectual curiosity.
Oddbods has recently partnered with the award-winning game-based learning program SplashLearn to offer fun educational activities based on tales from Oddsville. With Oddbods now on SplashLearn , your little ones can get unlimited and full access to Oddbods books in one handy tablet, wherever they are.
SplashLearn’s reading program has a read-aloud feature that reads the book to your child while highlighting each word. This helps your little one follow along as they read, encouraging effective learning.
2. Makes learning more fun
Tech-enabled reading tools are rich in graphics, animations, sound effects and can gamify the learning experience to make learning fun for young ones. By enriching their daily routines through engaging reading methods, learning will never be a bore for them.
3. Helps parents monitor their learning and reading progress
The beauty of using technology in your child’s learning journey is that it can significantly simplify how you can track your children’s progress.
With the advancement of technology, digital learning tools now have adaptive learning algorithms capable of personalising your child’s reading experience. They can also generate automated reports and actionable insights that tell you how they’re doing and which topics they need help with — which is often something parents struggle to identify themselves.
When you sign up with the Oddbods x SplashLearn program , not only do you get full access to Oddbods books, but your child learns through a personalised daily learning path that matches their skill level, along with insightful and actional reports on your child’s reading progress.
4. Gives unlimited access to learning materials
Children can easily search and browse from a large variety of learning materials with their digital device, according to a specific learning outcome or theme. Photo by August de Richelieu .
Unlike physical books, digital learning tools allow readers access to a large and ever-increasing library of titles and content without taking up any physical space. This large variety of learning materials not only expands your child’s horizons and widens their vocabulary but also helps them learn better and quicker.
5. Allows your child to learn at their own pace
Besides the extensive library of content, digital learning programs have personalisation features that allow your child to learn at their own pace. For example, game-based learning programs such as SplashLearn can gauge every child’s skill level and challenge them appropriately. This helps them stay engaged and not get frustrated as they might do with conventional learning methods that are not personalised. Additionally, this personalisation enables children to see their progress, imbuing a sense of accomplishment.
Ultimately, there’s a time and place for everything, and this includes both tech and traditional printed books. Mix it up and strike a balance that’s best for you and your kid! There’s no perfect, one-size-fits-all way for all kids to learn, but gentle encouragement and learning with a smile always counts for a lot… so come on parents, you’ve got this!
If you’re looking for an avenue to introduce digital learning tools to your little ones — sign up now with Oddbods x SplashLearn. From helping your child read their first book to building a daily reading routine, you can do it with the Oddbods they already love!
Sign up now: https://www.splashlearn.com/oddbods
