This week, check out STEM Buddies, a fun and polished look at the science of gravity, water, sound and more for young elementary school kids. For the little ones, Train Simulator lets them put on their conductor’s hat, build a train and drive it through the colorful countryside.
STEM Buddies
By Sindyan Educational Media
The STEM Buddies are five characters that help to teach science ideas targeted towards kids aged 4 to 9. Topics currently include gravity, sound, water cycle, flight, hygiene, muscles and food. Each topic starts with a short animated video introducing and explaining the topic. A quiz helps with knowledge retention, followed by more information through fun facts and finally a coloring book with pages based on the topic. The videos are bright and colorful and the explanations are well done, and I especially like the inclusion of the fun facts which can lead to kids exploring more about the topic. Recommended for young scientists.
Train Simulator games for kids
by Yateland Limited
Train Simulator is a simple and colorful game for preschoolers. Kids pick a train style, add fun train cars, and then take their train on a journey through one of six different areas. Destinations include seaside, mountains, forests and urban areas. Kids drive the train by simply holding on the screen in the direction they want to go. There are various stops along the way where kids can interact with the game by switching tracks, loading ships, or bouncing giant balls. They game is free to try, with an in-app purchase to unlock all trains and destinations.
