The Cat in the Hat Builds That
The Cat in the Hat gives you that with a tap!
Kids play and learn in their backyard,
to see how science is fun, not hard!
Based on the PBS KIDS series, “The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That,” this app introduces pre-k kids to science inquiry and engineering (STEM) concepts through games tailored to their learning progress.
Kids can build bridges, explore friction through slides and sort fun objects and more in fantastical lands along with the Cat in the Hat, Nick and Sally.
As kids play, they earn rewards to decorate their treehouse and backyard, and unlock games that let them tinker and explore in their own way.
Includes simple and fun hands-on activities that parents and kids can do together, extending the STEM fun to home and everyday materials.
FEATURES
SCIENCE GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
- 5 entertaining games focusing on key science concepts
- Learn measurements and how sturdy materials are in Bridge-a-rama
- Develop organizational and identification skills with Sorta-ma-gogo
- Learn about physics, momentum, and surface tension in Slidea-ma-zoo with Thing 1 & Thing 2
- Discover sounds and pitch by creating musical instruments in Sounda-pa-looza
- Build your very own color mixing invention to help paint a masterpiece in Builda-ma-loo
PARENT-CHILD ACTIVITIES
- Parental notes and suggestions to help foster the learning experience
- Thought experiments for the growing mind
- Hands-on activities for each game
- Drawing prompts to inspire creativity, planning and reflection
FUN AND EXPLORATION
- Customize a treehouse and backyard that grows the more you play
- 4 “Cat in in the Hat”-inspired tools to help make science discoveries
- Grow a garden by being curious and perseverance through game play
BILINGUAL LEARNING
- STEM games available in both English and Spanish
- Closed captioning support included
About the Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!
Voiced by award-winning actor Martin Short, Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat guides friends Sally and Nick - with a little help from the Fish, Thing 1 and Thing 2 - on fun-filled adventures where they explore science and engineering concepts.
Filled with both adventure and silliness, THE CAT IN THE HAT KNOWS A LOT ABOUT THAT!, based on the acclaimed The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library book series, appeals to preschoolers' natural curiosity, engaging them in the process of scientific exploration and discovery.
For more fun with The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That, visit pbskids.org/catinthehat.
ABOUT PBS KIDS
The Cat in the Hat Builds That app is part of PBS KIDS’ ongoing commitment to helping kids build the skills they need to succeed in school and in life. PBS KIDS, the number one educational media brand for kids, offers all children the opportunity to explore new ideas and new worlds through television and digital media, as well as community-based programs.
For more PBS KIDS apps, visit http://www.pbskids.org/apps.
ABOUT READY TO LEARN
The Cat in the Hat Builds That app was created as part of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and PBS Ready To Learn Initiative with funding from the U.S. Department of Education. The contents of the app were developed under a cooperative agreement #U295A150003, from the U.S. Department of Education. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.
PRIVACY
Across all media platforms, PBS KIDS is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for children and families and being transparent about what information is collected from users. To learn more about PBS KIDS’ privacy policy, visit pbskids.org/privacy.
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Reviews (30)
I have tried to install and reinstall this game on my Samsung tablet. I even tried to open it in the game store but it installed through Google play. Every time I try to open it it crashes. Through reviews I have seen make sure you have the newest version. The app does not give you an option of what version to install. We have never been able to play Cat in the Hat builds that. Very disappointing.
Children love it! My two children, both autistic, absolutely love this game! They will occasionally argue over whose turn it is, but they are happily entertained and will help the other if they ask for it.
My daughter loved this app until the March update, that's when after the main PBS screen and Cat in the hat main screen it would just go to a black screen. We were excited to see the April there was another update but still just goes to black screen for us. We even tried uninstalling and reinstalling.
I loved The Cat In The Hat Builds That. It encouraged my childs to learn STEM. Thank you so much! You saved my kids!
my 4 year old loved this game until it stopped working. i updated my Android recently and when i did, the game stopped working. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling but nothing works. please create an update so my kid can keep playing
App refuses to open. "Build that! Keeps stopping." message displays immediately when I try to open the app. I'm using a Galaxy Tab A on Android 9.
Never works anymore, it loads in the background but it says "Builds That! Keeps stopping." It worked in the past, now it doesn't? My kid is desperate to play this. PLEASE I BEG YOU try to fix this 😔.
no longer loads after the april 1st update. my daughter is very dissapointed. We have a beneve 10.1 android tablet. this is a very good app when it works.
Was great til stopped working. Disappointing because my grandson loves this game. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Version 4.4.2. Not sure how to find the operating system.
App wont open. You dont have a choice on which version to download and it won't open to give you a chance to update it. Not a great experience.
It does not work! I have the latest version of it and it just says 'build that! keeps stopping'! DON'T install.
Good game, but with the last update it won't load past the splash screen on either of my Samsung phones. Update fixed after an uninstall and reinstall!!
Stopped working LO loved this until it stopped working recently. Goes to blank screen when pressing play after it launches. samsung tab A
Allways crashes on launch. Has never worked. Just like all the other reviews.
2.4.0 won't open, crashes. As soon as it opens, it goes to Download Assests and crashes.
Doesn't work. Keeps saying that it's stopped and reinstalling it doesn't work.
after the latest update the screen just goes black after the main PBS screen on note 8 and my note 9. real frustrating.
Always says no internet after one day it stopped working and had to reinstall. Tried on different phones
Broken again, seems like whenever you do updates the game stops working properly. Please fix, thanks 👍
I read the negative reviews, but figured for free I'd give it a try. Wouldn't open from the moment I downloaded it. I should've listened.
I wish I could really rate this game but it doesn't even open. It crashes as soon as you open it.
Crashes every time. Even uninstalled and reinstalled.
keeps crashing, which sucks cuz when it works my daughter loves this game.
Great vehicle for learning. I am using it with my 3-year-old grandson, soon to be 4.
to many ads! but the concept is great!
Wont open, it says the app quit working and wont open at all
Crash, won't open. Samsung tab so lite
Doesn't work. Freezes with android 4.0
Same as most ppm who have down loaded don't it don't work they need to take the game down n fix it
Update: Latest update did not resolve the issue. Screen turns black after entering and stays that way. When it works, my almost 3-year-old loves it. But now the game does not load after the opening screen; it just turns black. It worked fine right before the last update. Now it won't load to the game. I have a Galaxy S8, running Android version 8.0.0. I could always uninstall/reinstall but we will lose all thr progress made in the game.