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About Back 2 Basic

Learning Doesn't Need to Be Loud.

Introducing Back 2 Basic, an early education game designed with a simple truth: learning happens in a calm, focused environment. Genuine education doesn't require flashy distractions or constant over-stimulation. Instead, I've designed a low-stimulus and special needs friendly experience that puts learning first. Back 2 Basic offers a refreshing alternative, putting the focus squarely on learning for Pre-K to 1st graders, removing the distracting clutter to provide a thoughtfully designed tool to aid parents and teachers.

Key Features
-Foundational Curriculum: Lessons cover early math (addition, subtraction, counting, quantity, currency), telling time, basic shapes, color recognition and mixing, alongside sequencing, multi-step instructions, memory, and letter/number/sight word recognition.
-Purposefully Low-Stimulus Design: Crafted with softened colors, gentle animations, and minimal sound cues to create a calm and focused learning environment, particularly beneficial for neurodivergent children and those prone to over-stimulation.
-Unparalleled Parental Customization: Empowering tools let you tailor every aspect of the learning journey, including adding personalized spelling lists and recording your own voice instructions for a truly bespoke experience.
-Completely Ad-Free & Microtransaction-Free: No hidden costs, in-app purchases, or nasty monetization strategies.
-Actionable Insights: Digestible player statistics offer parents and educators a genuine understanding of a child's learning patterns, strengths, and areas for growth, supporting informed educational decisions.
-Thoughtful Behavioral Support: Incorporates subtle design mechanics aimed at reducing potential self-stimulatory behaviors, fostering a more productive learning experience.
-Direct Developer Collaboration: An open channel for community feedback, inviting suggestions for new lessons or features, and ensuring the game evolves directly with the needs of the community.

Lessons/Activities:
-Number Shuffle
-Spelling Bee
-Art Studio
-Sum 101
-Time Teller
-Pocket Change
-Flash Cards (numbers, letters, and sight words)
-Retro Etch
-Tic Tac Toe
-Tool Box

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What's New in the Latest Version 1.4.1

Last updated on Apr 18, 2026
Old Versions
New:
Tic Tac Toe added under Recess category
Classic or Infinite mode
Single Player and Multiplayer
Easy, medium, and hard difficulty
Intro audio added to Recess games

Bug fixes:
-Fixed a problem with the cupcake animation triggering duplicate question requests.

View full change log on my website.
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Version History
1.4.1
Apr 18, 2026
New:
Tic Tac Toe added under Recess category
Classic or Infinite mode
Single Player and Multiplayer
Easy, medium, and hard difficulty
Intro audio added to Recess games

Bug fixes:
-Fixed a problem with the cupcake animation triggering duplicate question requests.

View full change log on my website.

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