Within the app, kids can dive into KiKANiNCHEN's world of snippets.
In this app, children immerse themselves in a lovingly crafted snippet world. They join Kikaninchen on exciting exploration journeys: designing farm animal cut-outs, inventing adventurous vehicles to test out, or watching favorite shows from the KiKANiNCHEN TV lineup.
This app is designed not just as a game, but as a versatile toy and companion. It focuses on playful discovery and experimentation, offering stimulating and fun activities without time pressure—from creative crafting to making music. It grows with your child, supporting their development without ads or any content that might scare or overwhelm preschoolers.
The KiKANiNCHEN app is tailored for young beginners, matched to their developmental stage and media needs. Created together with media educators, it provides a safe space for children to take their first steps in using apps. With intuitive, text-free controls, it’s ideal for preschoolers aged three and up.
There’s plenty to explore:
- 4 main games,
- 6 mini-games,
- Age-appropriate and regularly updated videos from public broadcasters ARD, ZDF, and KiKA,
- Beautifully designed, varied worlds: underwater, in space, in the forest, on a treasure island, aboard a pirate ship, and more.
What the app includes:
- Multi-sensory controls: touch, blow, clap, shake, and sing,
- Completely free, with no in-app purchases or ads,
- Video download for offline viewing,
- Personalization features,
- Birthday surprises,
- Seasonal and daily updates,
- Up to five user profiles,
- Child-safe timer to manage screen time,
- Secure parents’ area with adjustable settings.
Educational approach:
The KiKANiNCHEN app meets preschoolers at their individual stage of development. It supports their interests without overwhelming them, with a focus on these core areas:
- Encouraging creativity through exploration, experimentation, and design,
- Playful fun without pressure or time limits,
- Building confidence in their own actions,
- Developing media literacy,
- Strengthening attention and concentration skills.
Support:
KiKA is committed to continuously improving the KiKANiNCHEN app in content and technology. Your feedback—praise, criticism, ideas, or bug reports—helps us do that.
The KiKA team welcomes your comments at [email protected]. Please note, support is not available via store comments.
About KiKA:
KiKA is a joint program by ARD and ZDF, made for young viewers aged three to 13.
Under the "KiKANiNCHEN" brand, the children's channel from ARD and ZDF offers
the best preschool content from ARD, ZDF, and KiKA every week. “KiKANiNCHEN” is the go-to choice for three- to six-year-olds, featuring engaging stories and songs tailored to their abilities and needs.
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