Stories
Stories from a world they know
Original illustrated stories about family, friends and spaces in the home. Every activity is narrated aloud, so pre-readers can play once a grown-up starts a session.
Ages 3–6
Works offline
No ads
Learning through play for children ages 3–6
Short, play-based sessions built around early-childhood development. No ads, no accounts, no pressure.
- Plays without internet
- No ads, ever
- No account sign-up
- Progress stays on the device
Small sessions for short attention spans
Each session is a short, guided sequence of play-based activities, designed to be completed in about 10–15 minutes with a parent or caregiver nearby.
Activities
Match, sort, count and explore
Matching pictures, sorting and counting, shapes, and everyday concepts, using objects children see at home like cups, spoons and balls.
Together time
Small activities you do together
Simple prompts invite you to talk, point and play alongside your child, turning a few minutes on the phone into time spent together.
Five learning areas
Content aligned to Uganda's early-childhood development direction, with original Rootling activities and illustrations.
- Relating with Others
- My Environment
- Taking Care of Myself
- Mathematical Concepts
- Language
How Rootling works
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Download once
Download a learning session once and keep using it without an internet connection.
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Play at their own pace
Gentle hints and encouragement instead of scores, streaks, or pressure.
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See what they practised
A caregiver area shows progress in each learning area. A simple adult gesture keeps it away from curious little hands.
Built for families, not advertisers
Rootling has no ads, no account sign-up, and no analytics or third-party trackers. Learner profiles and progress stay on the device. We do not ask for a child's photos, microphone, camera, or location.
- A companion to hands-on learning, not a replacement for time with a parent, caregiver, or older family member.
- Short sessions that fit into ordinary family time.
- Designed to work on everyday Android phones, even in airplane mode.
Make one small learning moment part of your day
Rootling is free to download. The library of learning sessions is growing.