Read and write with Zebra

Introducing the ZEBRA WRITING TABLE app, a fun and engaging way to kickstart your child's journey into reading and writing German. Designed as a companion to the renowned German textbook ZEBRA by Ernst Klett Verlag, this app stands on its own as a comprehensive tool for learning the first German letters and words. It's perfect for children embarking on their literacy adventure, serving as the initial step in the Zebra App series, tailored for students from years 1 to 4.

The ZEBRA WRITING TABLE app offers an interactive learning path filled with films, games, and a variety of exercises designed to guide children through the early stages of written language acquisition. With a focus on phonetically based word writing, the app helps children master fundamental vocabulary and phonetic-letter connections. If a child makes a mistake, the app steps in after three incorrect attempts, automatically correcting the error and displaying both the correct and the child's version for comparison. This feature not only reinforces correct writing but also helps develop basic orthographic awareness in a playful manner.

To keep learning fresh and exciting, the content within the tutorials changes with each new game, ensuring that children remain engaged even after multiple sessions. The app includes a range of features to support and motivate learners:

• Child-friendly videos that explain the basics of writing.
• Automatic correction of incorrect entries, with the correct solution shown after three attempts.
• A clear and structured learning path that guides children through exercises.
• The ability to learn at one's own pace, promoting self-determined learning.
• Motivational elements like collecting stars and trophies to keep children engaged.
• Detailed evaluations for teachers and parents to monitor progress and support learning.

The app is divided into two key practice areas: SWINGING SYLLABLES AND WRITING, which introduces children to the writing table through various exercises, and HEARING SOUNDS, which focuses on phonological awareness, a crucial foundation for mastering written language. The SWINGING SYLLABLES AND WRITING section includes:

• "initial-sound-rap"
• Movie "speak - listen - swing"
• Task "hear and swing"
• "ZEBRA writing table game"
• Movie "writing with the ZEBRA writing table"
• Task "swing and write" at both simple and difficult levels

The HEARING SOUNDS section offers exercises to enhance phonological awareness with tasks like:

• Identifying words that begin with a specific sound.
• Recognizing words that sound similar at the beginning.
• Locating the position of a sound within a word.
• Determining the initial sound of a word.

Previously available as in-app purchases, the four listening tasks in the HEARING SOUNDS section are now included in the app, making the learning experience even more accessible. These features are showcased on the learning path but can only be accessed in the teacher-parent area, which is secured with a numerical barrier to prevent unintended purchases. This safeguard also ensures the tablet is protected from unwanted in-app purchases, keeping the learning environment safe for children.

We're excited for you and your child to explore the joy of learning to write with the ZEBRA WRITING TABLE app. We value your feedback and look forward to hearing about your experiences.

Your Zebra Team

What's New in the Latest Version 3.3.4

Last updated on Oct 29, 2024

• Addition of exercises for sound gestures.
• Removal of in-app purchases.
• Technical updates to enhance the app's performance.