Nico & Nor Coconut Canyon 1.0

Design pathways to help the crabs reach their coconuts in Coconut Canyon. Delve into the impact of various textures such as grass, dirt, and metal on the coconut's rolling distance. Featuring adorable crabs and a diverse range of design solutions, Coconut Canyon offers an entertaining approach to engaging with engineering principles and the science of force and motion. Families have the option to enjoy the game in either English or Spanish.

• Playable in both English and Spanish
• 12 levels of pathway design focusing on texture
• Numerous coconuts rolling and crabs collecting
• Adaptive feedback to facilitate learning
• Developed in collaboration with researchers, preschool teachers, and parents
• Aligned with early STEM learning trajectories
• No in-app purchases or advertising

Coconut Canyon, along with the entire curriculum supplement from Early Science with Nico & Nor®, has been meticulously researched and designed for use at home and in preschool classrooms. It seamlessly blends traditional hands-on activities with digital learning to nurture children's interest in scientific practices, concepts, mathematics, and the engineering process.

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For years, GBH Kids has been at the forefront of educational media for children. First 8 Studios @ WGBH is committed to extending this legacy into the digital realm by developing mobile experiences that promote the healthy development of children aged from birth to 8 years old. Grounded in research-based design, First 8 Studios values ongoing collaboration with educators and children to ensure their voices shape the digital media creation process. Each Nico & Nor® experience reflects the caring hearts and creative input of our partners.

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This Early Science with Nico & Nor® app has been developed by GBH Kids.

This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DRL-1813280. The views expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of NSF.