New to SS4Kids? Here are tips to get you started.
Play the game before playing with your child. Click on the various links throughout the game to become acquainted with the game.
Let your child listen to all songs before playing the game.
Repetition and scheduling are keys to learning. Schedule 3 times a week for 5-10 minutes each time for maximum development. See more tips for scheduling.
Have a quiet space for your child to focus.
Repetition and scheduling are keys to learning.
Go at your child’s pace.
Use headphones or earbuds during game play to limit distracting background noise. Use a splitter for two headphones, or have bluetooth synced. Otherwise, the parent may not be able to easily follow if the audio is in the headphones.
Meet the child’s sensory needs to improve focus–allow a weighted lap pad, use active/flexible seating
Use a prop microphone to aid in singing songs
Bring game to child while child is in the bathtub
Reinforce the words outside of gameplay time. (this will give them more opportunities to Apply the vocabulary)
Provide rewards for children that finish song Sessions.
Start off by playing the game with a computer or a tablet.
Keep a journal of how the child performed each day in terms of overall progress, emotional changes, speed, and engagement (in terms of active playing or needing guidance or incentive to continue).
Enjoy home activities with new words.
