Children around the world can discover, share, and grow together through a secure platform parents can trust
NEW YORK – October 25, 2023 – Announced today, Urban Sandbox is the modern-day pen pal platform for kids that parents can feel good about. With safety at the forefront, Urban Sandbox gives students the space to connect with other like-minded peers around the globe, learn from credentialed educators, access educational resources, and publish their own work, creations, and achievements – and parents are given the oversight to track their activity.
The digital world will continue to grow and evolve, making screentime inevitable. Urban Sandbox is optimizing that time for young individuals and helping build smarter habits around technology by combining the social interactivity students love with an emphasis on academic interests, teacher-approved content and cyber safety.
“Having lived on four continents throughout my life, I’ve shared unique experiences with different cultures and individuals around the world that helped shape me into the individual I am today,” said Danna Okuyama, CEO and Founder of Urban Sandbox. “I created Urban Sandbox to foster that same diverse connection and learning experience for my son and his peers, with a mission for all kids from around the world to not only learn from global educators, but each other as well.”
Urban Sandbox is committed to the safety of its users. Upon starting a subscription, parents have full access to their child’s platform to easily supervise activity at any time of day.
Key features of the app include:
· LEARN: Receive support from fully credentialed professional educators. Simply browse the app and sign up to take virtual lessons at your own pace and get engaging support on a teacher-hosted channel.
· CONNECT: Make new friends across the globe, explore similar interests, and share your accomplishments as part of a global community.
· DISCUSS: Chat with peers and exchange key interests and passions in a secure, moderated forum dedicated to favorite academic-related topics.
· CREATE: All students are given the opportunity to publish their own creations. The user-friendly platform allows children to quickly upload pictures of their work to the app, which will go through a review and approval process of 24-72 hours before officially publishing for others to see.
· PROTECT: Parents can have peace of mind with full oversight of their child’s activity in the palm of their hand. While kids interact and enjoy the platform, parents are provided with real-time notifications of their activity to ensure a safe and secure environment.
Urban Sandbox is now available for Android and iOS, with subscriptions starting at $5.99. If interested in learning more, please visit urban-sandbox.com.
About Urban Sandbox
Urban Sandbox takes cyber safety for students seriously and provides a secure, interactive platform for students across the globe that can be easily supervised by parents. We are committed to providing students with equal learning opportunities, and work with selected authors, professionals, and teachers to offer exceptional learning resources. At Urban Sandbox, students can connect beyond borders to discuss their favorite topics, make new friends, interact with teachers, and publish their own works. The platform provides a secure space for kids to learn, share, and grow with other global citizens. Urban Sandbox is available on Android and iOS. For more information, you can visit urban-sandbox.com and follow along on Instagram and Facebook.
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Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
