It’s time for your little ones to launch into a new learning adventure with the newest edition of the Park City Library, Playaway Launchpads. Launchpads are preloaded tablets with amazing educational content for kids. Each tablet is preloaded with different content and educational games in the areas of STEAM, literacy, science, critical thinking, and more. Launchpads are multisensory learning tools for children, bringing together a combination of sight, sound, and interactive play that can provide hours of interactive learning and play. The tablets help little ones build a variety of skills while enhancing certain subjects.
Fundamental Features of Launchpads
- User-friendly – Launchpads are equipped with Android OS, creating an intuitive user experience.
- Ready to go – Launchpads are always ready to use, no need for Wi-Fi or downloading. Simply turn on each device – anywhere, anytime.
- Durable – Launchpads have a durable protective bumper, double tempered glass, a reinforced USB cord, a 7″ high-definition touch screen, an external speaker, and a universal audio jack.
- Secure and safe – With no internet connectivity, there is no risk of exposure to unintended content.
- Simple sharing – Launchpads have a one-set retouch button, the previous user’s data can be cleared with the press of a button.
- Customizable – Children can personalize their time spent on the tablet by choosing different avatars.
Check Out a Launchpad Today
Our Launchpads are located in the children’s section of the Library next to the Wonderbooks. Browse our catalog to see which Launchpads you can check out today!
Kids will create, build, and grow their way through lessons on science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
These games and interactive learning tools are a fun way for kids to discover counting shapes, addition, subtraction, and other early-learning math concepts.
Kids will develop fundamental reading and writing skills in a world of games, storybooks, and activities.
Little learners will see how math shapes the world with these interactive learning tools, games, and challenges.
Kids will learn through interactive activities, storybooks, and games that focus on teaching letter and number recognition, exploring nature and animals, building critical thinking skills, and more!
These fun stories come to life in engaging and interactive digital book apps that will excite young readers, teach literacy fundamentals, and boost reading confidence.
These apps help kids identify, understand, and manage their emotions to promote a positive outlook. Topics in this module include self-awareness, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and coping skills.
These award-winning stories, games, and challenges focused on early education make it simple for children to keep their skills sharp. This pack includes apps that have won industry awards.
This blog post was created by librarians from the Park City Library with the help of information found from Playaway, a producer of physical audio players and tablets preloaded with content.