In the app, children can immerse themselves in the world of KiKANiNCHEN.

Within the app, children immerse themselves in a lovingly crafted snippet world. They join Kikaninchen on exciting adventures, crafting farm animals from digital cutouts, inventing and testing out new vehicles, or enjoying their favorite shows from the KiKANiNCHEN television program.

The app is not designed as a typical game, but as a versatile digital toy and companion. It prioritizes playful exploration, engaging and joyful activities without time limits, creative design, and making music. This is an app that grows with your child, offering a safe space free from ads or content that might scare or overwhelm preschoolers.

The KiKANiNCHEN app is tailored for first-time app users, aligning with the developmental stages and needs of young children entering the digital world. Created with input from media educators, it provides a protected environment for children to gain initial app experience. Its text-free, intuitive controls are perfectly suited for preschoolers aged three and up.

There’s so much to explore:

- 4 main games,

- 6 mini-games,

- age-appropriate and regularly updated video content from public broadcasters ARD, ZDF, and KiKA,

- beautifully and diversely themed worlds: underwater, in space, in the forest, on a treasure island, aboard a pirate ship, and more.

Here’s what the app provides:

- multi-sensory controls using touch, blowing, clapping, shaking, and singing,

- it’s completely free, with no in-app purchases or advertising,

- video download function for offline viewing,

- personalization options,

- birthday surprises,

- seasonal and daily updates,

- creation of up to five user profiles,

- a child-safe app timer to manage screen time,

- a secure parents' area with various settings.

The educational approach:

The KiKANiNCHEN app meets preschool children at their individual developmental stage. It supports their needs without overwhelming them, focusing on these key areas:

- Fostering creativity through exploration, experimentation, and design,

- Providing playful fun without pressure or time limits,

- Building confidence in independent action,

- Developing foundational media literacy,

- Enhancing attention and concentration skills.

Support:

KiKA is committed to continually enhancing the KiKANiNCHEN app's content and technology. Your feedback—praise, suggestions, or bug reports—is invaluable for this process.

The KiKA team welcomes your comments at [email protected]. Please note that support is not provided via app store review sections.

About KiKA:

KiKA is a joint children's channel from ARD and ZDF, serving young viewers aged three to 13.

Under the "KiKANiNCHEN" brand, the channel offers

the finest preschool programming from ARD, ZDF, and KiKA each week. “KiKANiNCHEN” is the premier destination for three- to six-year-olds, featuring stories and songs tailored to their abilities and interests.

www.kikaninchen.de

www.kika.de

www.kika.de/parents