Planning Schedule

1. Interview preschool teachers to find out what kids are learning & play test other games targeted toward preschoolers to see what techniques they use ~ 2 weeks.
2. Create characters and storyboard the video game and review with project team ~ 2 weeks
3. Code the core game elements (i.e. the main parts of the game where information is presented.) ~ 3 months
4. Enhance the game user experience (i.e. polish it; artwork included) ~ 1 month
   Play test it by myself and fix all the bugs I find ~ 1 month Project team playtests and fix bugs ~ 1 month Have preschool age children play test it and fix all bugs ~ 1 month Repeat steps 5 through 7 as needed Create a website for the game with a downloadable copy and feedback survey ~ 1 month
   11. Burn copies of the game onto CDs for distribution ~ 2 weeks
   12. Provide copies of the game to preschool teachers and ask them to pass them out ~ 1 week
   13. Publicize the website and the game through Girl Scout websites, parenting websites, etc (including researching appropriate parenting websites to publicize through)