SukuSuku Plus: A Fun and Free Educational App for Toddlers and Kids
This free educational app, designed for children aged 2-6, helps kids learn Hiragana, Katakana, basic Kanji, numbers, and shapes through engaging games. SukuSuku Plus offers a playful approach to early childhood education, making learning fun and effective.
Children can independently practice a variety of skills, including tracing, counting, and recognizing Hiragana and Katakana characters. The app features numerous mini-games focusing on:
- Number recognition and basic arithmetic (addition and subtraction).
- Hiragana and Katakana reading and writing practice.
- Shape and pattern recognition.
- Vocabulary building.
Key Features of SukuSuku Plus:
- Age Appropriateness: Specifically designed for children aged 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 years old.
- Engaging Design: Features cute illustrations of animals, food, and vehicles to keep children entertained.
- Adaptive Difficulty: Progresses gradually, ensuring children are challenged appropriately and stay motivated. Reward systems, such as stickers upon completion of tasks, are included.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers Japanese language (Hiragana, Katakana, basic Kanji), mathematics (counting, addition, subtraction), and general knowledge (shapes, colors).
- Parental Controls: Parents can monitor their child's progress and set time limits.
- Multi-User Support: Allows up to 5 users, enabling multiple children or family members to use the app on different devices.
- Currently Free: The app is currently free to use, with all content accessible via a paid subscription plan.
Difficulty Levels:
The app offers various difficulty levels, categorized as:
- Chick: Hiragana (reading), numbers (up to 10), colors, and shapes.
- Rabbit: Hiragana (writing), numbers (up to 100), and grouping.
- Kitsune: Katakana, particles, single-digit addition, and ordering.
- Kuma: Katakana, sentence reading, single-digit subtraction, and pattern recognition.
- Lion: Kanji, sentence writing, two-digit addition and subtraction, and reasoning.
From the Developers:
Developed by Piyolog (creators of a childcare record app), SukuSuku Plus aims to support children's intellectual development through enjoyable app-based learning. The app encourages natural learning through play, helping children master Hiragana, Katakana, numbers, shapes, and problem-solving skills.