Count the apples, add them up, pick the cloud
Schitalochka takes its name from the Russian word for a children's counting rhyme, and it turns early addition into a meadow picnic. A sum such as 2 + 2 is written on a spiral notebook page, three possible answers drift on clouds beside it, and a row of red apples in the grass gives young players something to count. A cheerful grasshopper keeps them company while they work it out.
How to play Schitalochka
- Press Play on the meadow menu, then choose one of the numbered clouds; the blue arrows flip between pages.
- Read the sum written on the notebook page.
- Count the apples lined up in the grass if you need help with the total.
- Click or tap the cloud that holds the right answer.
Controls
| Mouse click / tap | Choose a numbered cloud or an answer |
|---|---|
| Blue arrows / back button | Flip pages or return to the number screen |
| Music button | Switch the music on or off |
Tips to play better
- Touch each apple as you count it out loud, so no apple gets counted twice.
- With adding, the answer is never smaller than either number in the sum, so a smaller cloud can be ruled out at once.
- Let your child say the whole sentence, two plus two makes four, before tapping the cloud.
- Work through the numbered clouds in order rather than jumping straight to the biggest number.
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Schitalochka gameplay video
Gameplay recorded by the Vogimo team.
Schitalochka FAQ
What does Schitalochka mean?
It is the Russian word for a counting rhyme, the kind children chant to pick who is 'it' in a game. Fittingly, this game is all about counting.
How can a parent help a young child play?
Count the apples together, then let the child find the cloud with that number. Saying the whole sum aloud helps it stick.
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