Caribu provides a meaningful tool for grandparents to connect with their grandchildren at a safe social distance. With each Caribu video-call, grandparents and grandchildren can pick books to read, pages to color, and games to play in an interactive playdate.
What social media do grandparents use?
The study, which collected results from 1,341 grandparents from the UK, showed that 71% of grandparents who use a social network use Facebook, 34% are on Twitter and 9% use the business social network LinkedIn.
What is the Caribu app?
Parents need to know that Caribu: Family Video Calls is a storybook and games app and site that includes in-app video calling for shared reading and playing experiences. Described as "FaceTime meets Kindle," Caribu's library thousands of books, comics, workbooks, and games.
Is there a website for grandparents?
Grandparents.com (http://www.grandparents.com/gp/home/index.html) Essentially, it's the granddaddy of grand parenting web sites where you'll find information on everything from toys to traveling with grandchildren.Sep 5, 2008
- Tune in and Watch a Good Book.
- Books and Movies.
- Books for Kids and Grandkids.
What can grandparents do online with grandchildren?
- Skyping with Grandkids.
- Reading Bedtime Stories.
- Video Messaging Rather Than Texting.
- Teaching a Skill.
- Playing Games Online.
- Going for a Walk.
- Exploring a Museum.
How can I read a book remotely?
- Determine the device you will film on. I like to film on my iPad or iPhone, but another option is to film on your laptop's webcam.
- Find the perfect space and background.
- Choose the book you are going to read.
- Lights, camera, action!
What can I do with my grandkids on Zoom?
- Complete a crossword puzzle.
- Hone those reading skills.
- Do some show and tell.
- Play I-Spy.
- Get goofy with Mad Libs.
- Embark on a scavenger hunt.
- Make a simple recipe together.
- Play with virtual backgrounds.
The Caribu application, which integrates children's books, coloring activities and games will be available to families across the country and around the world, free of cost, for the next two months.
How does the Caribu app work?
Concept: Caribu is an innovative app and marketplace that allows families to connect through a video-call to read books, draw and learn together in real-time no matter where they are. Both of his parents worked at media and publishing companies, so he grew up exposed to books and the importance of literacy as a skill.