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# Augmented Reality Nursery Apps
The 'Zappie' App Uses Augmented Reality for Education

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-10-22 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-for-education
References: [zappie](http://www.zappie.com/shop/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/zappie/id670239558?mt=8)

'Zappie' is an app designed for pre-schoolers that uses augmented reality for education, by bringing nursery rhymes to life.

Currently, Zappie is compatible with [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pico-library) and Android devices and is free to download from the Google Play or iTunes App Store. However, to experience the full potential of the app, items like greeting cards, stickers and heat transfers in eight themes like 'Old McDonald' and 'I'm a Little Teapot' can be purchased from Zappie's online shop.

When these items are used with the augmented reality Zappie app, the objects come to life on-screen and encourage kids to sing, dance and play along. This is a new take on the traditional storybook because it completely transforms the decor in a child's room or the bibs they wear into [interactive and educational tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-bluey).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.6/10
- Popularity: 52% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Alpha
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Augmented Reality Education:** Augmented reality is being used to enhance educational experiences for pre-schoolers, offering interactive and engaging learning opportunities.
- **Interactive Storytelling:** The use of augmented reality in nursery apps allows for interactive storytelling experiences, bringing characters and objects to life on-screen.
- **Personalized Learning:** Augmented reality nursery apps offer personalized learning experiences, adapting to the child's preferences and providing tailored educational content.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Education Technology:** The education technology industry can leverage augmented reality to create innovative apps and tools for interactive and personalized learning experiences.
- **Children's Entertainment:** The children's entertainment industry can explore the use of augmented reality to create interactive and engaging nursery apps, bringing traditional stories to life.
- **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can tap into the market of augmented reality nursery apps by offering related products and merchandise that enhance the interactive experiences.

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