Rily the Dragon's Word Games
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Rily the Dragon's Word Games
Rily the Dragon's Word Games is an interactive learning app development project designed for KS2 learners. Developed by Rily Publications, this vibrant app harnesses gamification to make learning English and Welsh languages enjoyable. It engages multiple senses and caters to different learning styles.
We created an educational app using the powerful, cross-platform framework Ionic. Ionic’s flexible nature allowed our experienced developers to seamlessly build the app on both IOS and Android. As well as a web-based application.
Built with Ionic for Cross-Platform Compatibility
This educational app was created using the powerful, cross-platform framework Ionic. Ionic’s flexibility allowed our experienced developers to seamlessly build the app for both iOS and Android, as well as a web-based version.
Eye-Catching Design and User-Friendly Experience
Rily the Dragon's Word Games captures the attention of its young audience with joyful visuals, a simple user experience (UX), and a variety of educational games..
Services & Technology
To bring this vision to life, we chose to develop the app using Ionic, a powerful cross-platform framework that allowed us to build a seamless experience across multiple platforms. This meant that Rily the Dragon's Word Games would be accessible on iOS, Android, and as a web-based application. Ionic’s flexibility enabled us to deliver a smooth, consistent experience across devices, ensuring learners could play and learn wherever they are.
Bilingual Functionality
KS2 learners have five topics to choose from, from learning about ‘Our World’ to ‘Numbers, CoFunded by the Welsh government, this app offers KS2 learners the chance to learn both English and Welsh. Users can easily select their preferred language right from the home page and switch languages anytime through a drop-down menu.
Engaging Topics and Interactive Games
The app offers five engaging topics for learners to explore, including ‘Our World’ and ‘Numbers, Colours & Shapes’. Presenting each topic with colourful artwork in a slider format, making navigation easy and enjoyable. As learners browse topics, the background image changes to match the selected theme.
After choosing a topic, learners can select from four educational games:
Fill in the Blanks: Complete words by selecting letters.
Match the Word: Pair visuals with corresponding terms.
Complete the Sentence: Choose words to finish sentences.
Create a Silly Story: Craft a humorous narrative by selecting various sentence options.
Supporting Different Learning Styles
Rily the Dragon’s Word Games supports auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning:
Auditory: Words are played out loud to aid in pronunciation and spelling.
Visual: Demonstrations and instructional videos are available before each game.
Kinesthetic: Kids learn by doing, with the help of audio and visual cues.
Simple and Intuitive UX
The app's minimal interface and straightforward navigation are tailored for KS2 learners, ages 7-11. Subtle animations and colour changes indicate selections and progress, while clearly styled buttons guide users through the games.
Upon completing a challenge, users are rewarded with vibrant animations, such as popping fireworks and dancing kids, which change with each game, keeping learners engaged and motivated.
Responsive Design
The app's responsive design ensures smooth performance on various devices, including mobiles, laptops, desktops, and tablets. It automatically adjusts its layout for the best user experience on any screen size.