Hey Duggee: The Counting Badge is a new app developed by BBC Worldwide and Scary Beasties that teaches counting for kids.
'Hey Duggee' is a British animated television series aimed at preschoolers between the ages of two to five and the introduction of this app marks the first educational app release from Hey Duggee. The content of the app is based upon Early Years Foundation Stage numeracy learning objectives and is centered around numbers and counting activities that automatically become more difficult as a child learns.
In the counting challenge app, kids will enjoy spotting some of their favorite familiar characters from the series such as Hey Duggee himself, Naughty Monkey, the Punky Penguins and the Chickens.
Counting Challenge Apps
BBC Worldwide Collaborated on 'Hey Duggee' to Teach Counting for Kids
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