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About the Kibeam™ Wand
Spark the joy of reading! The Kibeam™ Wand turns books into fun, interactive reading experiences for children. With the Kibeam™ Wand every page encourages children to use their imagination as they wave their wand and read along.
The Kibeam™ Wand is an AI-powered, handheld device that turns reading into an amazing, interactive learning adventure…without a screen! Whether it’s pretending to drive a car, roaring like a dinosaur, catching imaginary bugs or casting magical spells, children will engage with their New Worlds Reading books in a whole new way.
Here’s What the Kibeam™ Wand Can Do!
- Teach reading through movement, fun and games
- Engage kids without the use of screens
- Work with books selected for a pilot with the New Worlds Reading Initiative
- Develop a greater love of learning
- Enhance skills like identifying letters, sounding out words, reading comprehension and expanding vocabulary
- Encourage parents and caregivers to play and read along with their kids
- Inspire connections between kids and their parents and caregivers
UF Lastinger Center / Kibeam™ Wand Pilot
In October 2023, the UF Lastinger Center for Learning and Kibeam Learning, Inc. will engage in a formal research study to pilot the use of the Kibeam™ Wand with a group of New Worlds Reading Families and Scholastic books selected for the pilot. The research pilot will include 10,000 New Worlds Reading students who will receive a Kibeam™ Wand and commit to participating in a formal research study.
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