This post is sponsored by the fabulous folks at Kabongo. All opinions expressed are strictly my own.
I’ve just spent the last hour playing online kids games on a very cool website called GOGO KABONGO, and I’ve really had a lot of fun with it!
GOGO KABONGO is a website devoted to helping 4-7 year olds with cognitive development, which is essential for reading. The games on this site are specifically designed to strengthen the following skills in children through interactive play:
- attention and focus
- memory skills
- processing
- planning
- visualization
- comprehension
The site seems to be quite comprehensive, with terrific resources for parents, including a learning skills chart that breaks down which games target which skills so that you can help your child focus attention on those areas where growth might be needed. They also have printable resources to help you continue the learning journey with your kids even after computer time is over. I also appreciated that the philosophy behind their approach is listed so that parents can see that a lot of thought went into the development of these games, and learning really is at the heart of them!
Let me show you a picture of the map of GOGO KABONGO so you can get a sense for what your child will experience there:
Looks pretty awesome, right? It really is! There are 3 main “worlds” to explore. Laughter Lake is completely free (I promise, I spent a lot of time there playing…totally free! No strings!). When I logged in, Galaxy Garden was also listed as free, but just for a limited time. Twister Top can be unlocked for just $4.95 (I believe that is what Galaxy Garden will also cost after its free preview is over). I did notice in their sign up section that if you buy Twister Top now they will also unlock Galaxy Gardens for free, meaning that you would still have access to it after the free preview. You could get access to ALL of the games right now for just $4.95. This is a limited time offer, so do keep that in mind!
Is this worth it? In my opinion, after spending a borderline embarrassing amount of time playing on the site, ABSOLUTELY!!! But don’t just take my word for it. Go to the site and play around in Laughter Lake for a while. If you aren’t impressed (and I’m not sure how you wouldn’t be) then you’ve lost absolutely nothing but a little bit of time. If you have a child between 4-7, I really do think that this will become a favorite online spot for them!