Looking for a fun and engaging way to introduce your child to the world of German letters and words? Look no further than the ZEBRA WRITING TABLE app, a delightful component of the German textbook ZEBRA by Ernst Klett Verlag. While the app is designed to complement the textbook, it shines on its own as a standalone tool for learning to read and write in German. It's the perfect starting point for young learners in years 1 to 4, setting the stage for the entire Zebra App series.

The new ZEBRA WRITING TABLE app is packed with exercises focused on writing phonetic words based on essential vocabulary. It helps children practice fundamental phonetic-letter assignments in a fun and interactive way. If a child makes an error, the app corrects it after three attempts, displaying the correct word alongside their own input. This feature allows children to compare and learn from their mistakes, fostering basic orthographic awareness through engaging activities.

The app keeps things fresh with tutorials that change content with each new game, ensuring that repeated play remains exciting and beneficial. Here's a look at what the ZEBRA WRITING TABLE offers:

• Videos that explain the basics in a child-friendly way
• Automatic correction of incorrect entries, with the correct solution displayed after three attempts
• A clear learning path with well-arranged exercises
• Opportunities for self-determined learning
• Motivation through collecting stars and trophies
• Detailed evaluations for teachers and parents to support further learning

The app includes two distinct areas for practice:

SWINGING SYLLABLES AND WRITING

This area introduces children to the writing table and provides a variety of exercises to get them started:

• “initial-sound-rap”
• Movie "speak - listen - swing"
• Task "hear and swing"
• “ZEBRA writing table game”
• Movie "writing with the ZEBRA writing table"
• Task "swing and write" at a simple level
• Task "Swing and Write" at a difficult level

HEARING SOUNDS

This section is dedicated to phonological awareness, a crucial foundation for mastering written language. It includes the following listening task types:

• Which word begins with...?
• Which words sound similar at the beginning?
• Where do you hear the sound in the word?
• With which sound does the word begin?

The four listening tasks in the HEARING SOUNDS section are available as an in-app purchase, which is shown on the learning path but can only be accessed through a protected teacher-parent area. This ensures that the app remains safe from unintended purchases by children.

We're excited for you and your child to embark on this fun learning journey with the ZEBRA WRITING TABLE app. We welcome your feedback and comments as you explore the exciting process of learning to write.

Your Zebra Team

What's New in the Latest Version 3.3.4

Last updated on Oct 29, 2024

• Insertion of exercises for the sound gestures
• Removal of in-app purchases
• Technical updates