understand what is being asked for
Choose a course of action
finish and check
Signs, sounds and words
Listen to the sound, identify a letter, connect a picture to the word and complete the missing sign. The main action is to find a connection between what you hear, see and choose.
to the world of languageSchool Readiness Through Play
School readiness is built from many small skills. Zivaro offers short games for English, early math, memory, logic, and computer use without promising a fixed result or replacing an educator.
Preparation for first grade can combine familiarity with letters and numbers with the ability to understand an instruction, choose an action, try, use feedback and finish a short task. Zivaro offers interactive practice in these areas through play; It is not a readiness test, does not guarantee success at school and does not replace kindergarten or teacher.
understand what is being asked for
Choose a course of action
finish and check
Readiness shows in the process, not in a checklist
The same course of action can appear in a letter game, arithmetic, puzzle or computer task. That's why you look at what the child does from the beginning of the task to the end.
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Listen to the instruction
Identify the requested operation: select, sort, drag, type or compare.
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Find the information
Notice a letter, quantity, picture, sound, or law that is relevant to the task.
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Choose an action
Decide what to do from several options instead of waiting for a solution from the adult.
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Feedback is used
You see what happened, fix it or try another way without mistakenly seeing the end of the task.
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Finish and explain
Recognize that the round is over and can briefly say what helped reach the answer.
The steps are not a test. A child can use a hint, skip a step or return to an easier activity; The goal is to gradually build familiarity with a way of working.
Four areas where children practice this way of working
"Material" should not be enough. You can choose one area that interests the child and practice understanding, experience, correction and completion in it.
Quantities, order and comparison
Count objects, compare groups, order numbers, and use quantity to make a decision. You don't have to start with a written exercise.
to the world of mathematicsSequences, memory and problem solving
Continue a model, remember a location, arrange events and look for a way through the maze. The child learns to have a rule and change the plan when necessary.
to the world of thinking
Digital instrument control
Select, drag, click and type to complete an objective. Computer skill here is a means to independent action, not a technical end in itself.
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What can be seen without examining the child?
Instead of asking how many correct answers there were, you can observe four behaviors that appear while playing.
Explains what needs to be done
Says in his own words the purpose of the task or points to the important information.
Chooses a path and not just an answer
Tries to count, compare, remember or check before seeking help.
Returns after an error
Uses the feedback to try again, even if he still needs a brief boost.
Requests targeted help
Asks about a specific step instead of giving the whole task to an adult.
Three things you shouldn't rush to get
The transition to school does not require turning the house into a classroom or the game into a test.
Fluent reading in advance
Familiarity with letters and sounds can help, but there is no need to require the child to read before starting school.
Long sitting
A short and clear round can practice instructional understanding and persistence better than a long session that the child is no longer available for.
Same rate as other children
Children come with different experience. Choose a starting point according to the action the child manages to perform, not according to comparison with others.
Looking for ideas for home routines and not just an explanation of the skills? Go to the calm preparation guide at home.
Questions about preparation for first grade through play
Short answers before starting to practice
Does the child need to know how to read before first grade?
No. Familiarity with letters and sounds can support the transition, but children begin to read at a different pace and the school teaches the process in an orderly manner.
What skills can be practiced before school?
You can practice understanding instruction, identifying signs, counting and quantities, sequences, memory, problem solving, using feedback and completing a short task.
Is preparation for first grade only letters and numbers?
No. The ability to start, choose an action, try again, ask for a hint and finish a task is also important to the way the child acts in the face of a new challenge.
How long should you practice each time?
No uniform duration. It is better to stop after a short unit that the child has understood and finished than to continue until fatigue just to meet a fixed time.
How do you know which activity to start with?
Start in an area that interests the child and in a task where the action is clear. If it needs a solution at every step, choose a shorter or simpler version.
What do you do if the child makes a mistake and is frustrated?
Name what has already succeeded, offer one hint and allow another attempt. If the frustration remains, stop and come back another day or move on to a familiar task.
Is it possible to prepare for first grade on a computer or tablet?
Yes, as part of a variety of activities. Zivaro is for Windows computers and Android devices; On the tablet the game is horizontal, a screen of at least 8 inches is required and a screen of 10 inches or more is recommended.
Does Zivaro test readiness for first grade?
No. Zivaro is not a diagnostic tool and does not give a readiness score. In the case of a personal developmental or educational question, contact a woman or a professional who knows the child.
Do the activities replace kindergarten, teacher or hands-on practice?
No. They add digital gaming practice and do not replace conversation, movement, drawing and writing by hand, social play or professional instruction.
Is it possible to download or purchase the app yet?
The current subscription is to the early access list. On the joining page you can read the existing information and leave details; This is not an instant purchase or download.
Want to get to know Zivaro Kids for first grade?
The link leads to the early access page, where you can read about the process and leave details. In the form you can indicate the age of the child and his interests.