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Why play-based learning works in preschool

Young children learn best while playing. Fitting a shape, counting cookies into a jar or finding an animal's sound turns abstract ideas into something they can touch.

Every game in Yumibo Kids is short, focused on one skill, and lets children try again without punishing mistakes.

Screen time: how much, and how?

Experts broadly agree on at most one hour a day of quality content for ages 2-5, ideally with an adult. What matters as much as the minutes is what is on the screen.

The app has a daily limit and a break reminder; the games in the "Together" tab are made to be played with a parent.

3 easy ways to play along with your child

Name what you see during the game: "Look, a red car!". Hand the question to the child: "Which one do you think is bigger?". Repeat it in real life afterwards: count the ingredients together in the kitchen.