Parents and Caregivers

 JELKIDS produces educational software designed to enhance children's early cognitive development through imaginative play experiences enriched with thematic elements and printed materials. Our approach fosters symbolic thinking, prop creation, and imaginative role-playing, crucial for young minds to form original thoughts and representations.

In today's tech-driven world, concerns arise about the displacement of imaginative play by screen-based activities. Our philosophy emphasizes the importance of dramatic play, where children construct narratives using props and roles, vital for developing imaginative representation and cognitive skills.

Extensive research supports the vital link between dramatic play and literacy development. Through representational thought during play, children learn to understand symbols, paving the way from concrete to abstract thinking. Environments rich in print and thematic play materials further enhance literacy skills and comprehension.

"Ready to Learn" 

Our games contain a "Ready to Learn" component. We add exposure "items and concepts" not explicitly taught in the games. Research shows that when learning new information, students will learn more quickly when they have seen the information previously even though direct instruction did not occur. Check out this article featured in Neurosciencenews.com.

Just Being Exposed to New Things Makes People 'Ready to Learn'

Our activities promote a children's movement through the developmental stages of play.

Unoccupied

Walks aimlessly, on, off furniture

Onlooker

Stands within hearing and seeing distance

Solitary

Plays independently (2-3 yrs. old)

Parallel

Plays next to others, does not share (pre-k)

Associative

Plays with others, slightly organized

Cooperative

Organized, negotiating, theme

Engaging activities also promote speaking, negotiating, and developing differing points of view while learning math, literacy, science, and social studies. Combine these activities with hands on active play props and children's learning comes to life.