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App summary
Brush Your Teeth with Ben le Koala is an Android application from Signes de sens in the Health & Fitness category. It’s designed to support young children — including those with disabilities — in everyday routines by using a friendly animated character, Ben le Koala, who models actions for kids to imitate. The goal is to promote independence through playful, visual instruction.
Areas of learning
- Nutrition and healthy eating routines
- Fine motor skills and hands-on activities
- Juggling and hand–eye coordination games
- Balance and stability exercises
- Musical wake-up and rhythm activities
- Simple yoga sequences
- Safety routines and protective habits
- Getting dressed and clothing skills
- Toothbrushing and other personal-care tasks
How the app teaches
The app provides step-by-step visual demonstrations so children can follow at their own pace. Each sequence is broken into clear, repeatable gestures that the child copies from Ben. Caregivers receive gentle hints and guidance to reinforce learning and support independence.
Customization and playback options
- Push notifications to remind and cue activities
- Spoken instructions and vocal prompts
- Slowed playback for easier imitation
- Playback mode with built-in pauses and breaks
These controls let parents and therapists adjust speed and prompting to match a child’s needs.
Accessibility and collaboration
The app was developed in partnership with the Centre Ressources Autisme du Nord-Pas-de-Calais to ensure usability for children with special needs, with particular attention to features that benefit kids on the autism spectrum.
Suggested alternative
Huawei Health (free) — a recommended alternative app for families seeking another option in health and routine support.
Technical
- Android
- French
- English
- Free