Night Zookeeper: an exciting writing program to encourage even the most reluctant youngwriter (Copy)
A web-based program with engaging audio and visual effects, we recommend The Night Zookeeper as a supplementary language-arts resource to teach children about creative writing through games, story-telling, and feedback from professional tutors. The Night Zoo Keeper teaches creative writing to kids 6-12 years old through a magical, interactive world based on storybooks. Children complete challenges that teach vocabulary and grammar and use the concepts they learn to write and draw stories that advance their adventure, with two new lessons published each week. Night ZooKeeper is a collection of storybooks, an animated TV show, and a collectable card game; a co-created brand driven by children's own imaginations. The Night ZooKeeper uses word games, grammar-based challenges, and prompts and story-creation lessons to inspire kids to write, and to improve their writing. Feedback on writing is provided by tutors and children earn points when they edit their work. The Night ZooKeeper is a good choice for all young writers, through the reluctant, uninspired writer might get the largest benefit from it. It is engaging, motivating, and inspiring, really encouraging children to use their imaginations while still fostering a solid grammar and vocabulary base. The Night Zoo Keeper is not a comprehensive language arts resource and reinforces topics rather than teaching them (children will need at least a brief introduction before succeeding with this resource). Children will need reading comprehension and additional spelling/grammar support. Use the dashboard to keep an eye on your child's writing and the tutor's comments, encouraging your child to edit their work. Also, keep an eye on the weekly lessons; some are inspired by special days such as World Penguin day and your kids might want to dive more into these topics!
Grades: ages 6-12
Cost: The subscription varies from $9-$13 per month with a 7-day free trial to see if your child loves it before committing!
OTHER DETAILS
Key features
Type of Tool: App, Website
Time required: The website recommends at least 30 minutes a week. Two new lessons are published each week, which will probably take 30-60 min to complete in total. There are endless games and challenges and writing activities to keep kids engaged for hours each week if the kids are having fun.
Special Needs:
Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):
Screens
Screens: Yes, an electronic device is required
Online requirement:
Time
Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Yes, kids can use it with no help from a parent, teacher or caregiver
Prep Time: No prep time required
Other characteristics
Modality: Hands-on/kinesthetic
Adaptive: Yes, it includes personalization
Educational Philosophy: Not really, doesn't seem to be influenced by a particular educational philosophy
Other characteristics: Hands-on, Fun and entertaining
Accountability
Assessment: Yes, there are built in assessment tools
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