In The Verge’s recent video feature, “The Future is Now,” president of Scholastic Media Deborah Forte discussed Scholastic’s goal in delivering unified on-screen experiences that bring families together. Technology doesn’t have to be a solitary experience for kids—it can be a shared moment that can engage both parents and children.
In the feature, viewers got a sneak peek of I SPY Challenger, a new interactive board game created specifically for Intel-based, all-in-one computers (did you spy the Scholastic game producers racing to solve a riddle?). It’s the first I SPY game that allows up to four players to simultaneously solve I SPY riddles and games together. Great for family game night, I SPY Challenger offers exciting challenges for both parents and kids alike. Check it out: as a SPECIAL OFFER from now through April 7, families can download the app for only $1.49 from the Windows Store.
Meanwhile, for families with preschoolers, parents can introduce early literacy skills with Clifford’s Reading Adventures. With Clifford’s Reading Adventures, preschoolers dive into the stories to watch animated videos and play games that move the story forward with the use of their voice and the touchscreen. By encouraging participation within the stories, children not only grow an affinity for storytelling but also practice skills that are the building blocks for reading fluency like phonics, letter recognition, and comprehension. Parents can help their child play along to help guide their early learners through the story and activities.
There's much more to learn about Clifford’s Reading Adventures, right here!
- Amabel Ryan, Scholastic Media
