Kidnelis

Kidnelis is a digital adaptation of a board game in which you read sentences, decide whether they are true or false, then recreate them by arranging word-bricks, typing or writing by hand. The game is aimed at children aged 6 and older who are learning to read and write, language learners of all ages, and older adults who want to maintain their mental and physical dexterity. It is also described as a tool for people with ADD/HD, ASD, dyslexia, reading and writing delays, poor handwriting or difficulty learning spelling rules.

Read and rebuild sentences

You first read and understand a sentence, then decide whether it is true or false. The text is hidden while you recreate it, using one of three methods: word-bricks, keyboard typing or handwriting with a digital pen or your finger. Recalling and rebuilding sentences exercises sequential memory, reading comprehension, word order and separation, intonation and understanding. The word-brick mode gives immediate correction feedback, typing helps you practise the QWERTY keyboard, and handwriting develops fine motor skills.

Skills and discussion

The activities are designed to develop literacy, attention, concentration, understanding, short-term memory, imagination, drawing and calligraphy. The true-or-false statements draw on knowledge of the world, experience and school studies; discussing whether they are credible can prompt conversation with family, friends or teachers. You can also practise saying the opposite of a sentence, imagine fictional situations, or draw what a sentence means, combining comprehension and artistic expression with fine motor practice.

The game presents simple, clear tasks intended to help players focus, with assistance available when they get stuck. Reading sentences aloud before recreating them without looking can exercise short-term memory. Additional practice includes recalling three sentences after reading them, drawing a picture based on a sentence, or writing its opposite or extending it with adjectives and other vocabulary.