Nico & Nor Shadow Cave 1.0

Explore the captivating world of Shadow Cave, where you can use various geometric shapes like squares, rectangles, circles, triangles, semi-circles, and parallelograms to cast shadows on cave walls. Adjust the objects to create intriguing shadows that mirror mysterious outlines on the wall and uncover hidden cave drawings. Shadow Cave provides a unique and educational experience by delving into the math and science behind shadows in a cozy and creative manner.

Key Features:

• Available in English and Spanish
• 9 levels of challenges to craft objects for shadow play
• 3 free-play levels for designing custom shadows and cave drawings
• Imaginative shadow designs using combinations of geometric shapes
• Adaptive feedback for enhanced learning
• Co-developed by researchers, preschool teachers, and parents
• In alignment with early STEM learning pathways
• No in-app purchases or advertising

Shadow Cave, part of the Early Science with Nico & Nor® curriculum supplement, underwent extensive research and development with a focus on home and preschool education. The program seamlessly integrates traditional hands-on activities with digital learning to engage young children in scientific practices, nurture math proficiency, and foster participation in engineering processes.

About First 8 Studios @ WGBH:

First 8 Studios @ WGBH, an extension of GBH Kids' longstanding commitment to educational children's media, is dedicated to bringing this legacy into the digital realm. Their mobile experiences cater to the healthy development of children from infancy through age 8, emphasizing research-based design and continuous collaboration with educators and young learners to shape digital content effectively.

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Copyright Information:

Early Science with Nico & Nor® characters and associated assets are trademarks of First 8 Studios @ WGBH. ®/© 2022 WGBH Educational Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

This Early Science with Nico & Nor® app was created by GBH Kids.

This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DRL-1813280. The content is the sole responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily reflect the official views of NSF.