This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own.
Most dogs can muster the usual commands such as sit and shake with the truly ambitious managing stay and roll over. I love my dogs very much, they are excellent at keeping my feet and legs warm and generally putting a smile on my face. It might be fun if they could do things that were a little more "useful" though, like Jesse from the new iOS app, Jesse the Jack's ABC Zoo.
Jesse the Jack is one of the world’s smartest dogs, and all of his Best Buddies in the first edition of Jesse’s learning series, “Jesse’s ABC Dream Zoo.” Your little ones can learn their ABCs, animal facts, colors, and much more. Jesse loves making kids smile and laugh, and he makes learning fun!
Included with the app are a story mode and a play mode. The story mode includes narration, interactive animation, and real “live” tricks performed by Jesse the Jack. Play mode is a more advanced learning tool that offers quizzes on the information presented and rewards the user’s correct answers with Jesse tricks and treats for correct answers.
Jesse the Jack makes learning fun!
Jesse the Jack is a pure-bred, tri-color Jack Russell terrier that takes being useful to the next level. This spunky dog can help you untie your shoes and take off your socks. He can load the dish washer and fetches things like a champ including your shoes or even better, the remote! He helps clean windows and other chores, but that's not all! He likes to skateboard, do walking handstands, and ride a rocking horse! Jesse the Jack has made appearances on popular television shows such as Good Morning America, The Rachel Ray Show, Late Night with David Letterman and many more.
And now Jesse the Jack is taking on a new task, helping children learn their alphabet with a fun iBook and app. Available on iOS (coming to Android in early 2015), Jesse the Jack's ABC Zoo uses animations and illustrations to pair the alphabet with animals and colors to assist with association and learning. This interactive iBook and app will have children learning their alphabet in a fun way, delighting in Jesse the Jack's cool tricks!
The iBook sells for .99 and offers a narration feature that enables children to replay any words or sentences to aid in reading and pronunciation. The narration is meant to soothe and add to the overall positivity of the game, but can be turned off.
The app sells for 1.99 and offers both story and play modes. In story mode, children listen to real animal sounds learning how to identify each animal while playing through animations and illustrations. In play mode, children are giving a fill in the shape game where they match animals to their correct silhouette.
With each correct answer - using positive reinforcement - children earn "Jesse treats" and with every two "Jesse Treats" they are directed to a page that has 12 different Jesse tricks! Of course, Jesse's video full of tricks is showcased throughout. Both story and play modes feature the upbeat music by street performer Dub FX and his wife Flower Fairy.
You can purchase Jesse the Jack's ABC Zoo on iTunes here! Would your child like this game or do your dogs do any special tricks?
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
What a fun app! My kids would LOVE that.
Lexie Lane
Oh wow! This looks like so much fun! I will download it now!
Jennifer B
This looks adorable! I know my kids would love this!
KatyRose
My nephew plays a lot of games like this on my sister's iPad, but I don't think they have this one. I think it's time for aunt Katy to fill that void. - Katy
maria @ close to home
My kids are a little old for this one but I will share it with some friends.
Debbie L.
This is so cute. Giving it a try to see if helps Davey learn his ABC's.
Penelope
I love that it's educational too, my son is so ready to learn the alphabet!
Tonya C
This app looks like so much fun. My kids would love it. They are constantly on the iPad
Lisa
This sounds really great. I love apps that are both fun AND educational for kids.
Mama to 5 BLessings
That is really cute, sounds like a great way to learn and have fun!
Alisha Kostiuk
This looks like a great app. I love apps that kids can learn on.
Jordan
This looks so cute and fun!
Liz Mays
How have I missed all the Jesse the Jack appearances on tv? I had no idea he was such a star and now he has this cool app for kids. Love it!
Giveaways 4 Mom
My boys would probably love this. I have to check it out.
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs
So cute! I love that there's positive reinforcement with giving Jack treats. It teaches kids letters and how to treat dogs 🙂
Margot C
What a cute app. We have an old phone that's hooked up by has parental guides on it that we put apps like this one. Thanls!
Janeane Davis
This looks like fun for kids. Technology helps make learning accessible and fun.
Amy
I love apps that make learning fun! My kids love pets so this is really promising.
Krista
Looks like a great idea to incorporate into homeschooling!
Annie {Stowed Stuff}
I love apps that making learning fun! Gotta add it to my ABC list!
Kelli A
Funa nd educational! Those are the best kind of apps!
Dawn McAlexander
My dogs special. tricks are taking naps and peeping out the windows at the neighbors, lol. This looks like a fun way to learn your ABCs.
Danielle
This app looks so fun! My kids would be all over it 😉
Christy
I absolutely love this! Downloading begins now!
Jasmine R
This looks so cute and entertaining!! 🙂 I think my daughter would love this
Angela
This looks like a fun app. I'm sure my grandkids would love it.
Debi
Great app. My daughter would have so much fun.
christina p
What a fun app! Thanks for your post.
Marcie W.
My nephew is very into fun learning apps like these and would really enjoy how they incorporate animals!