Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to introduce your child to the world of reading and writing German? Look no further than the ZEBRA WRITING TABLE app, a delightful tool that's part of the renowned ZEBRA series by Ernst Klett Verlag. Whether you're using it alongside the ZEBRA textbook or on its own, this app promises a dynamic learning experience for young learners in grades 1 to 4.

The ZEBRA WRITING TABLE app is designed to guide children through their initial steps in mastering the German written language. It's packed with engaging videos, interactive games, and a variety of exercises that make learning both fun and effective. The app focuses on teaching the correct writing of phonetically based words using essential vocabulary, helping kids to develop their basic phonetic-letter associations. If a child makes a mistake, the app is forgiving—it automatically corrects after three tries, showing the correct word alongside the child's attempt. This comparison helps them spot and learn from their errors, fostering a playful yet educational approach to building orthographic awareness.

To keep the learning experience fresh, the app's content rotates with each new game session, ensuring that practice remains exciting and varied. Here's what you can expect:

• Child-Friendly Tutorials: Videos that explain the basics in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Error Correction: Automatic correction after three incorrect attempts, displaying the correct solution.
• Structured Learning Path: Exercises are clearly arranged to guide the learning journey.
• Self-Paced Learning: Children can progress at their own pace.
• Motivation Boosters: Collecting stars and trophies keeps the kids motivated.
• Detailed Feedback: Comprehensive evaluations for teachers and parents to support further learning.

The app features two distinct practice areas:

SWINGING SYLLABLES AND WRITING: This section introduces children to the writing table and includes a range of exercises like the "initial-sound-rap," the movie "speak - listen - swing," the task "hear and swing," the "ZEBRA writing table game," the movie "writing with the ZEBRA writing table," and tasks "swing and write" at both simple and difficult levels.

HEARING SOUNDS: Designed to enhance phonological awareness, which is crucial for learning to read and write. This section includes listening tasks like identifying which word begins with a certain sound, finding words with similar beginning sounds, locating a sound within a word, and determining the initial sound of a word. These tasks are available as an in-app purchase, accessible only through a secure teacher-parent area to prevent accidental purchases.

We're thrilled to share that the latest version 3.3.4, updated on October 29, 2024, now includes exercises for sound gestures, has removed all in-app purchases, and features various technical updates to enhance your child's learning experience.

We hope you and your child enjoy this exciting journey into the world of German literacy. We eagerly await your feedback and comments.

Best regards,

Your Zebra Team