Abby Monkey Basic Skills is an expertly crafted educational tool that feels like a digital kindergarten classroom. It covers a vast range of skills including letters, numbers, colors, and shapes, but it’s the smaller touches like 'Shadow Matching' and 'Pattern Recognition' that help it stand out. The titular character, Abby Monkey, acts as a supportive companion, providing encouragement that keeps kids from getting frustrated when they pick the wrong answer.
Technically, the app is very stable and features high-quality illustrations that are bright without being overstimulating. The progression is handled well; as the child masters basic concepts, the games subtly introduce more complex variations. It’s an ideal choice for parents looking for 'guilt-free' screen time that actually contributes to their child's school readiness.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 3.0.4Wed Feb 19 2025
Abby Monkey Preschool - THE BEST WAY TO PREPARE your kids for SUCCESS in PRESCHOOL and KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM.
Designed by teachers & Loved by parents
The 22learn team has been hard at work and adding new features to make learning faster, easier, and even more fun.
***** Winner of prestigious Recommended Seal awarded by Parents’ Choice Award Program
***** Developed by an award-winning education studios, 22learn, the creator of the best-selling apps for kids, in cooperation with educational specialists to best prepare your children for success in preschool and kindergarten curriculum.
Numbers, Patterns, Puzzles, Letters, Counting, Sizes, Shadows, Matching, Colors, Shapes, Differences and more -- you are on the right address!
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BEST WAY TO PREPARE your kids for SUCCES in PRESCHOOL and KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM! 14(!) great different exciting proven educational activities to develop your child's skills.
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Its simple child-friendly interface offers children an engaging way to master essential preschool skills in the total of 14 (!) DIFFERENT EXCITING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES (twelve educational activities + two creative activities). We sincerely hope your children will enjoy them all!
PRESS REVIEW:
* “Like most parents, I know that multitasking is a must, not just an option. That’s why I love kids’ apps that touch on tons of educational topics and do it in style. The new Abby – Basic Skills Preschool app is just such an app . . . Plainly, the tykes in my crew loved this app. Abby – Basic Skills Preschool app is a homerun” - bestappsforkids.com
* “Completely kid oriented; no complicating menus to navigate, bright colors, fun characters, and prizes make this app extremely easy to use and engaging for young children. The variety helps to keep my three-year-old engrossed” - theiphonemom.com
The ENTHUSIASTIC MONKEY CHARACTER is going to guide children through the whole game. As a reward after each round, children receive the opportunity to become creative artists and CHANGE THE DESIGN OF THE TRAIN, or obtain STICKERS TO SHOW OFF ON THEIR BOARD!
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12 Educational games included
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1) NUMBER RECOGNITION – New!!!
Number Matching is a fun way to encourage both counting skills and number recognition. It is a great kindergarten or preschool game that is educational without taxing the brain too much.
2) COUNTING
Count the toys! Hearing the counting pronounced helps children to better remember the order of the numerals as well as get used to the counting procedure. Way to learn how to count!
3) LETTERS
Tap on the word that starts with the letter that was pronounced! Great for teaching children to realize the connection of letters to words, understand the position of the first letter, and practise matching the names of letters to their symbolic notation!
4) PATTERNS
Gives children practice in the area of common patterns recognition.
5) SHAPES
Find the right shape! Teaches children recognition of names of common shapes (such as a square, rectangle, triangle and more).
6) PUZZLES
Fix the broken toy! Enables your children to train fine motor skills and improve their logical thinking.
7) SIZES
Trains understanding of the comparative nature of concepts of big, small and the same!
8) MATCHING
Match the toys! Serves to train children's memory and understanding of the concept of the sameness.
9) COLORS
Find the toy in a given color! Great both for children only beginning to learn and those who need additional practice.
10) SHADOWS
Drag the object to its silhouette!
11) SAME AND DIFFERENT
Tests the ability of comparing pictures and finding differences. Select the different toy among several others or find the same toy as the displayed one.
12) THINGS THAT GO TOGETHER
This part is designed to help kids learn and practice their ability to recognize things that go together and things that do not. It also increases the power of logical thinking and the problem solving skills.
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.***** Winner of prestigious Recommended Seal awarded by Parents’ Choice Award Program
***** Developed by an award-winning education studios, 22learn, the creator of the best-selling apps for kids, in cooperation with educational specialists to best prepare your children for success in preschool and kindergarten curriculum.
Numbers, Patterns, Puzzles, Letters, Counting, Sizes, Shadows, Matching, Colors, Shapes, Differences and more -- you are on the right address!
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BEST WAY TO PREPARE your kids for SUCCES in PRESCHOOL and KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM! 14(!) great different exciting proven educational activities to develop your child's skills.
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Its simple child-friendly interface offers children an engaging way to master essential preschool skills in the total of 14 (!) DIFFERENT EXCITING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES (twelve educational activities + two creative activities). We sincerely hope your children will enjoy them all!
PRESS REVIEW:
* “Like most parents, I know that multitasking is a must, not just an option. That’s why I love kids’ apps that touch on tons of educational topics and do it in style. The new Abby – Basic Skills Preschool app is just such an app . . . Plainly, the tykes in my crew loved this app. Abby – Basic Skills Preschool app is a homerun” - bestappsforkids.com
* “Completely kid oriented; no complicating menus to navigate, bright colors, fun characters, and prizes make this app extremely easy to use and engaging for young children. The variety helps to keep my three-year-old engrossed” - theiphonemom.com
The ENTHUSIASTIC MONKEY CHARACTER is going to guide children through the whole game. As a reward after each round, children receive the opportunity to become creative artists and CHANGE THE DESIGN OF THE TRAIN, or obtain STICKERS TO SHOW OFF ON THEIR BOARD!
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12 Educational games included
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1) NUMBER RECOGNITION – New!!!
Number Matching is a fun way to encourage both counting skills and number recognition. It is a great kindergarten or preschool game that is educational without taxing the brain too much.
2) COUNTING
Count the toys! Hearing the counting pronounced helps children to better remember the order of the numerals as well as get used to the counting procedure. Way to learn how to count!
3) LETTERS
Tap on the word that starts with the letter that was pronounced! Great for teaching children to realize the connection of letters to words, understand the position of the first letter, and practise matching the names of letters to their symbolic notation!
4) PATTERNS
Gives children practice in the area of common patterns recognition.
5) SHAPES
Find the right shape! Teaches children recognition of names of common shapes (such as a square, rectangle, triangle and more).
6) PUZZLES
Fix the broken toy! Enables your children to train fine motor skills and improve their logical thinking.
7) SIZES
Trains understanding of the comparative nature of concepts of big, small and the same!
8) MATCHING
Match the toys! Serves to train children's memory and understanding of the concept of the sameness.
9) COLORS
Find the toy in a given color! Great both for children only beginning to learn and those who need additional practice.
10) SHADOWS
Drag the object to its silhouette!
11) SAME AND DIFFERENT
Tests the ability of comparing pictures and finding differences. Select the different toy among several others or find the same toy as the displayed one.
12) THINGS THAT GO TOGETHER
This part is designed to help kids learn and practice their ability to recognize things that go together and things that do not. It also increases the power of logical thinking and the problem solving skills.














Abby Monkey Basic Skills is an educational suite designed by experts for children aged 2-5. The app includes 11 different categories of games that focus on essential Pre-K milestones. From identifying animal sounds and names to basic math and letter tracing, the app provides a comprehensive foundation for early learners in a safe, ad-free environment.
11 Themed Learning Games
Professional Voice Narration
Kid-Friendly Interface
Educational Expert Approved
Choose from a variety of floating icons to start a game. Kids can play 'The Train' for counting, 'The Puzzle' for motor skills, or 'The Memory' for cognitive development. Abby Monkey guides the player through each step.
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The gameplay focuses on touch-and-drag interactions. For example, in the shape game, kids drag the correct fruit into the corresponding geometric silhouette. Successes are rewarded with verbal praise and animations.
No, once the app is installed, all 11 games are available to play offline.