Favorite Kids Apps

IXL - Math & Language Skill Practice

Shot 1: The Scratchpad (Handwriting)

  • Setup: Open a math problem that requires calculation (addition/multiplication).
  • Action: Tap the Pencil/Pen icon (bottom right).
  • Action: Use index finger to physically write the math problem in the empty white space (e.g., draw the numbers and solve).
  • Action: Type the final answer in the input box and tap Submit.

Shot 2: Video Assistance

  • Setup: Open a new Skill card.
  • Action: Tap the "Watch a video" button at the top of the card.
  • Action: Wait 2 seconds for the video player to slide down and the teacher to appear.
  • Action: Tap the Maximize (Full Screen) icon.
  • Action: Tap Minimize to return to the question.

Shot 3: The SmartScore Climb

  • Setup: Have a question ready to answer. Ensure the "SmartScore" counter is visible on the right.
  • Action: Select the Correct answer and tap Submit.
  • Action: Hold frame while the SmartScore counter rolls up (e.g., from 89 to 92).
  • Action: Tap Next Question.

Shot 4: Error Correction Flow

  • Setup: Open any question.
  • Action: Intentionally select a Wrong answer and tap Submit.
  • Action: Wait for "Sorry, incorrect" banner.
  • Action: Slowly scroll down the page.
  • Action: Briefly trace a finger under the "Explanation" text to highlight the step-by-step guide.
  • Action: Tap "Got it" at the bottom.

Shot 5: The Diagnostic "Arena"

  • Setup: Navigate to the main "Assessment" or "Diagnostic" tab.
  • Action: Tap the button "Step into the Arena."
  • Action: Pause for 1 second on the split-screen view (showing two question choices).
  • Action: Tap one of the questions.
  • Action: Answer quickly to show the star/levels updating.

DuoABC - Gamified Literacy/Phonics

  • Story mode - Lily and Zari are standing in a candy shop
  • Word Games
  • Works offline
  • Lowest level phonics task - drag letter ‘M’ into a word and show animation
  • Handwriting mode - Do it wrong once. Intentionally trace outside the lines so the app gently corrects you (showing the "guide" lines reappearing). Then trace it perfectly to trigger the green "Success" animation.
  • Can switch between profiles.
  • "Tap-to-Hear" Story Mode
  • Do a speaking exercise - show that the microphone works.

Starfall - Phonics Games

Shot 1: Reading Text (Zac the Rat)

  • Setup: Go to Learn to Read > Row 1 (Zac the Rat).
  • Action: Tap the Play button to start the story.
  • Action: Allow the narrator to read one full sentence.
  • Action: Tap a specific highlighted word (e.g., "Rat") to hear it repeated alone.
  • Note: Keep focus sharp to show how crisp the black text looks on the "paper" screen.

Shot 2: Animation Smoothness

  • Setup: Go to "It's Fun to Read" > Music (or Motion Songs).
  • Action: Select "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes."
  • Action: Let the character dance for 5 seconds without touching the screen.
  • Note: This highlights that the Daylight tablet handles video/animation smoothly without the lag/ghosting of standard e-readers.

Shot 3: Avatar Builder (Rapid Touch)

  • Setup: Go to the "All About Me" section (Avatar creator).
  • Action: Tap the Hat or Hair category.
  • Action: Rapidly tap 3–4 different styles in a row.
  • Action: Pause on the final selection.

Shot 4: High Contrast Geometry

  • Setup: Go to Math > Geometry & Measurement.
  • Action: Open a shape-matching level (Triangles/Squares).
  • Action: Drag a black shape from the bottom and drop it onto the matching silhouette.
  • Action: Wait for the "Success" star/checkmark.

Shot 5: The "Sunlight" Test

  • Setup: Open the main ABC menu (Alphabet blocks).
  • Action: Shine a bright flashlight (or strong lamp) directly onto the screen from the side to simulate sunlight.
  • Action: While the light is hitting the screen, tap the letter "A".
  • Note: Show that the screen is perfectly readable with zero glare/reflection, unlike a glass iPad screen.

Epic - Digital Library/Reading

Shot 1: The Library Scroll (Refresh Rate)

  • Setup: Open the main "For You" or "Explore" tab.
  • Action: Perform a fast vertical scroll down the page to show rows of book covers.
  • Action: Stop abruptly and tap a book cover.
  • Note: This highlights the tablet's high refresh rate (Live Paper), proving it doesn't have the slow, flashing refresh of a standard E-ink device.

Shot 2: "Read-To-Me" (Text Highlighting)

  • Setup: Open a book marked with the green "Read To Me" banner.
  • Action: Tap the screen to bring up the menu, then tap Play.
  • Action: Hold the shot for 5 seconds as the narrator reads and the words highlight on screen.
  • Note: Ensure the camera captures the contrast of the highlighted word against the black-and-white text.

Shot 3: Graphic Novel (The "Manga" Look)

  • Setup: Open a popular comic/graphic novel (e.g., Big Nate, Cat Ninja, or Garfield).
  • Action: Swipe left to turn the page.
  • Action: Pinch-to-zoom on a specific panel or speech bubble.
  • Note: This shot leverages the monochrome screen to make the comic look like high-quality newsprint or manga.

Shot 4: Tap-to-Define (Dictionary)

  • Setup: Open a standard text-based Chapter Book.
  • Action: Long-press or tap on a complex word (depending on the specific book settings).
  • Action: Wait for the dictionary definition box to pop up.
  • Action: Tap the Speaker icon in the definition box to hear the pronunciation.

Shot 5: Offline Download (Travel Mode)

  • Setup: Open the summary page of a book (before reading it).
  • Action: Tap the Download/Cloud icon or the toggle switch for "Read Offline."
  • Action: Watch the progress circle fill up or the checkmark appear.
  • Note: This is a crucial feature for parents buying tablets for car rides/flights.

Libby Library 2

Shot 1: The "Kids Mode" Filter (Safety)

  • Setup: Tap "Search" (magnifying glass) at the bottom.
  • Action: Tap the "Explore with Filters" or "Catalog Guides" section.
  • Action: Tap "Kids" or "Juvenile".
  • Action: Scroll down to show a safe, curated list of kid-friendly book covers (e.g., Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Harry Potter).
  • Note: This proves to parents they won't accidentally see adult thrillers.

Shot 2: Instant Borrow & Open

  • Setup: Open a book's detail page (e.g., The Wild Robot).
  • Action: Tap the big "Borrow" button.
  • Action: Tap "Open Book" immediately after it loads.
  • Action: Select "Libby" (This App) if asked where to read.
  • Note: Show the speed of the transition from "browsing" to "reading."

Shot 3: Typography Flex (Text Size)

  • Setup: Open any text-based chapter book.
  • Action: Tap the center of the screen to reveal menus.
  • Action: Tap the "A" (Appearance) icon at the top.
  • Action: Slide the "Text Scale" slider from small to huge.
  • Action: Tap "Lighting" and switch to "Dark Mode" (Inverted colors).
  • Note: The inverted white-text-on-black looks incredibly sharp on the Daylight tablet.

Shot 4: The Audiobook Player (Sleep Timer)

  • Setup: Open an Audiobook (look for the headphones icon).
  • Action: Tap the huge Play button (triangle).
  • Action: Tap the Moon Icon (Sleep Timer) at the top right.
  • Action: Select "End of Chapter".
  • Note: This is the "Bedtime Routine" features parents love.

Shot 5: Offline Verification (The "Downloaded" Check)

  • Setup: Go to the Shelf tab (Stack of books icon).
  • Action: Point to the small Checkmark in a Circle icon next to a book cover.
  • Action: Tap the icon to reveal the "Downloaded" status card.
  • Note: Confirms the book is ready for the car ride without Wi-Fi.

Transitioning to a Gray-Scale Device