Why Pok Pok is the Best Noggin Alternative
Low-stimulation learning for your toddler or preschooler.
The bad news is that the beloved Noggin app by Nickelodeon has shut down. But the good news? We have the perfect alternative that offers the benefits parents loved in Noggin and more.
Pok Pok is an award-winning app that was created for ages 2-8. It is designed to be non-addictive and low-stimulation so kids can stay calm enough to actually learn through play. What’s more, the app was actually created by parents who wanted healthier screen time for their own kids! Here’s how it measures up to Noggin…
1. Educational Content—how kids learn best:
Noggin’s educational content included interactive games, videos, and activities that focused on early learning skills such as letters, numbers, shapes, and colors.
However, Pok Pok applies Montessori methods to teach kids how they learn best: through play. Instead of winning or losing in the app, Pok Pok uses Montessori’s principle of intrinsic motivation to let kids lead their own exploration, filling them with even more desire to learn.
There are activities that exercise early STEM skills and logic like Marble Machine and the Sequencer music production activity, and there are also tons of pretend-play activities like Islands, House, Dinosaurs, and more. Pretend-play is so beneficial for social emotional learning, problem-solving, and language development.
While every activity fosters creativity, options like Drawing, Connect The Dots, and Dress-Up let kids truly express themselves and create masterpieces.
2. Ad-Free Experience:
Many parents valued the fact that Noggin was ad-free, which meant their children could use the app without interruptions or exposure to potentially inappropriate advertisements.
Pok Pok also does not use any ads or in-app purchases in the app. In fact, anything that parents need to access is locked off in a Grown-Ups Area. For added security, be sure to use the device’s Guided Access feature so kids can’t swipe out of the app!
3. Offline Use:
Some versions of the Noggin app allowed for offline viewing, enabling children to continue learning and playing even when not connected to the internet, which was convenient for travel or areas with limited connectivity.
Pok Pok is completely available to play offline and it has been a lifesaver for families who are traveling in a plane, running errands in the car, out at a restaurant, or even just at home without power!
If you’ve been stressed about what to give your kid in the wake of Noggin shutting down, we hope this puts your mind at ease. As parents, we know how hard change can be for some kids, but we’re confident your little ones will find something to love in Pok Pok.
Download Pok Pok here to start your free 7-day trial and make sure it’s a fit for your family!
