News-O-Matic: Reading for Kids 6.3.6

News-O-Matic is a comprehensive daily news app designed to foster a passion for nonfiction reading among children.

With over 100 new articles released each month, News-O-Matic covers a wide range of engaging topics that pique the curiosity of young readers. Subjects include science, sports, world news, technology, arts, and entertainment. By reading current events, children are empowered to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and global citizens. What sets News-O-Matic apart is that every story is written at multiple literacy levels to cater to ages 6 to 14.

In addition to its informative content, News-O-Matic prides itself on being 100% ad-free. Furthermore, the app pays close attention to the emotional well-being of its young audience by having each article reviewed by a child psychologist to ensure that the content is both emotionally safe and age-appropriate.

Key Features:

• Complete translations by native speakers in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Mandarin
• Full "Read to Me" story recordings in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Mandarin
• Engaging games, fun facts, and calls to action
• Audio and kid-friendly definitions for challenging vocabulary
• Interactive maps and an augmented reality (3D) globe
• Opportunities for drawing, asking questions, commenting, and voting
• In-depth interviews with authors, scientists, and other experts
• Citations to enhance media literacy skills
• Access to a vast archive of over 10,000 articles

Awards:

• Teachers' Choice Award for the Classroom Winner, 2020
• Digital Media Award North America Winner, 2018 – "Best Innovation to Engage Youth Audiences"
• Tech and Learning Award of Excellence, 2018
• Parents' Picks Award Winner, 2018
• World Young Reader Prize (Editorial) - World Association of Newspapers (WAN-IFRA)
• One of The Best News Sources for Kids "5 stars" - Common Sense Media
• kidSAFE® certified

Reviews:

• "My son has finally been reading independently for the past two weeks. He looks forward to reading News-O-Matic every night!" – Melissa, mother of an 8-year-old
• "I love News-O-Matic! When I’m in school, it’s my favorite thing to do. I even read it when I get home!" – Soyee, 11 years old
• "The stories you write are amazing. It’s funny because I hate reading, but yet I’m excited to see what you wrote." – Rae, 8 years old
• "I have never come across a publication this effective in capturing the attention of the student and making them want to learn and understand more." – LB, Elementary School Teacher
• "A terrific introduction to current events with unlimited potential for repeated use for kids." – Smart Apps For Kids
• "An ingenious app that condenses the daily news of the world and delivers it in perfectly kid-digestible form." – Cool Mom Tech
• "It offers a window to the world and beyond." – Parents’ Pick Awards

Subscription Options:

• Subscription options include monthly, six-monthly, or yearly plans.
• A free trial is available at the start of the subscription and can be canceled easily at any time.
• Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase.
• Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
• Users can manage their subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to Account Settings after purchase.
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period.
• Any unused portion of a free-trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.

For educators interested in purchasing News-O-Matic through Apple's Volume Purchase Program, it is recommended to acquire News-O-Matic: School 2020-21.

To learn more, please visit www.newsomatic.org or contact [email protected] for assistance or inquiries.

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