“In October, my son started only knowing 5 sight words. He is now on level 5 reading for the third quarter of Kindergarten and he still has another two months to grow and the summer also. He also now knows 25 of the first grade sight words, and really tackles words based on the sounds. It has also been incredible to see his eagerness to interact with text, and pick up books of various genres. Thank you Ooka Island for giving my son a solid foundation in reading.”
- Parent, Maryland
“Ooka Island’s Adventure has been a wonderful way for our Kindergarten and First Grade Students to reinforce and practice early literacy skills. Students are very engaged in each of the activities at the various islands. The motivating graphics hold their attention! I was so excited to see that leveled text is a part of this program allowing students to utilize the skills they are learning in authentic text. The administrative side of the program is easy to use and offers a variety of reports to view student progress. The ability to leave students a positive sticker and the way the program emails me to congratulate students helps to motivate students. Our school is very excited about the possibilities with Ooka Island Adventure!”
Karen Craney, Reading Specialist at Spring Ridge Elementary School
“We have really enjoyed this product. Weve had a couple glitches, but the Customer Service took care of them right away. Even over Easter Weekend! So I was impressed. My daughter really loves using this program, and Im so glad we got it. I only ordered the “free trial” for my son, since I knew it would be too easy for him. And he still enjoyed playing it for a week or so! My daughter (8, dyslexic) uses it almost daily.”
- B. Stokes, Homeschool Buyers Co-op Member
“My 3.5 yr old daughter LOVES it! She is learning so much its amazing. Im excited to see what she learns in the year we have it.”
- MM, Homeschool Buyers Co-op Member
“My daughter loves everything about the game. She’s had been working with a tutor prior to the beta testing. She was so happy when we started her on the game at home.
- Deanna Brown, Parent
“I will definitely purchase this game. You have a great product and most importantly, it’s as fun as some of the non-educational games my son seems to like online. If it wasn’t engaging, my vocal 5 year old son would have told me how boring it was and switch to another game when I turned my back.”
- Parent
“The avatar setup and creation in addition to the robot was the hook for my child.”
- Abena S., Parent
“The Cave of Sounds was one of my son’s favorite games because he felt as if he was actually on a roller-coaster ride. It was a true virtual experience for him filled with laughter and nontraditional learning. He’s already a techie and gamer at heart so these games cater to his learning style.”
- Parent
“This morning I decided to use the Ooka game with the little girl I’m tutoring. It was the best decision ever!!! Lately, she’s been very tired and not able to focus for extended periods of time but now I finally found something that keeps her interest for the entire time!! She loooooooooved the Ooka Island Adventure. Cake Factory was her favorite and Cave of Sounds was a close second!! She breezed through the 6 sounds we’ve already covered and picked up the new ones with no problem. This is a huge achievement – it usually takes us a few sessions to master a new sound.”
- Tutor, Boston
“After two days I have one complaint – my kids didn’t want to get dressed for school this morning and they were fighting over the computer to play Ooka!!! So really, that is a good complaint.”
- Mother of three, British Columbia
“I like the Ooka Island Adventure. My favorite game is Word Ball.”
- 5 year old Ooka Island Adventurer
“We purchased Ooka Island through a GroupBuy. My 5 yr old loves it! At first she was frustrated because she couldn’t play in the playground when she wanted but once she got used to the rotation she was fine with that. I like the idea that they have to finish their lessons before being able to have free play… I am very happy with Ooka-Island!”
- Kris T., Homeschool Buyers Co-op Member
“What an amazing reading program! Thank you so much”
- SKILL II Teacher
“This will be a big help. It’s nice to work with a company that actually cares about its customers!”
- Teacher, Arlington, VA
“Maddie loves being able to rescue Ooka Elves and loves playing Word Ball and scoring goals against the Fliggs. Sarah loves Word Ball and playing in the Pencil Playground. Aaron loves the stories and characters in Popcorn Library. He really likes singing along to the songs, too. All three love the Submarine activity, especially when the Fliggs splash into the water. The learning curve is great — my kids are learning a lot!”
- Parent of three Ooka Island Adventurers
“My son is three and loves the Cave of Sounds. Theo knows what the game is asking him to do and mimics the sounds.”
- Parent of three year old Ooka Island Adventurer
