One Globe Kids - Friends 1.1.80

The One Globe Kids app offers an innovative approach to broadening children's perspectives and fostering global connections. By engaging with the stories, games, and languages of peers from around the world, children can explore both the similarities and differences that shape our global community.

Accolades such as "One of 50 apps all kids should use at least once" from Common Sense Media and recognition as a “Mind-blowing Excellence & Winner of the 2016 Smart Media Award” by Academics’ Choice highlight its educational value.

This app, tailored for children aged 4-10, allows young users to interact with characters like Valdo in Haiti and Larasati in Indonesia for free, with opportunities to travel globally through optional in-app purchases. Alternatively, parents can download the One Globe Kids-All Friends app for immediate access to both current and upcoming characters.

• Designed to cultivate curiosity, cultural awareness, and global imagination, preparing children for success in the 21st century
• Interactive narratives from friends across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America promote a sense of safety and happiness in a diverse world
• Encourages children to discover commonalities with peers from various regions including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and the Caribbean
• Provides an option to record language practice
• Offers functionality to place friends and family on the global map
• Features a “Story Adventure” option that allows users to collaboratively decide actions with their friends

The app serves as a vibrant tool for global education, providing:

• Free Education Toolkits for each location accessible on their website
• Suitability for both classroom discussions and home-based projects
• Multilingual options allowing users to listen to or read content in English, French, and Dutch—ideal for English Language Learners (ELL)

Notably, One Globe Kids is not a social networking platform. As highlighted by Cool Mom Tech, "there's no way to communicate through the app," ensuring that while children can explore global cultures safely, it still offers an engaging experience. This feature allows parents to feel confident in their children's exploration of different lifestyles.

The app emphasizes safety and privacy. It is KidSafe certified and aligns with the "Know What's Inside" best practices:

• No collection of personal information from users; any uploads remain on the device without transmission
• No advertisements included
• No social media links or plugins present
• No external website links
• Optional in-app purchases available
• A positive portrayal of diversity regardless of race, nationality, education level, gender, or socio-economic background
• A belief in the beauty and necessity of diversity

User feedback is welcome; those who appreciate traveling with One Globe Kids are encouraged to review the app or suggest new destinations for exploration.