For parents
Give them words, so they can invite you into their world.
Shturko is a hybrid system: physical cards + short online games + shared-play missions. The screen is a bridge — the goal is conversation at home. Right now that opens two worlds — Speak and Choose.
Two worlds
The play is the same: cards on the table and a conversation at home. What changes is the topic.
Speak
Words and conversation
Cards with words in syllables. The child looks, names them, and brings them back in short games and in missions afterwards.
- 3D model — every card comes alive on the phone: scan the QR code and the object appears.
- “See it in your room” — with augmented reality (AR) the object stands on your floor, life-size.
- “My world” — the child scans several cards and arranges a world of their own: a farm, a forest, a table for guests.
- BonusOnline games — three games with 8 levels each, plus missions without a screen.
- BonusWorksheets (PDF) — sent by e-mail after purchase, to print and play.
When the object steps out of the card and stands in the room, the child gets far more curious about it — walks around it, looks closely and wants to name it. With “My world” you can invent endless games together: “Where did the cow go?”, “Set the table for guests”, “Tell me what is happening in the forest”.
Choose
Circles of trust
Cards about the people around the child. Together you look at who is close, and what to do when something is not right.
- Family
- People they know
- Special circle
- Strangers
The rule is said out loud: ask first, and “no — leave — tell.”
The back of the card is for you — questions the family uses to agree on its own rules. The play stays calm. It does not scare, and it does not diagnose.
How it works
1. Cards
Real cards you play with together. In Speak they are words in syllables. In Circles of trust they are people and situations.
2. Online games
Short, purposeful games on the decks that have them. The screen leads back to the cards. It does not replace them.
3. Missions
After the cards, shared time at home remains — about the word, or about the rule the family says out loud.
What we are
A bridge between screen and conversation
Shturko connects the online experience with shared time at home.
Coming back to the same thing
A word or a rule comes back more than once, so the child uses it with more confidence.
At the child's pace
No race. The child moves forward with their own pace and interest.
What we're not
We do not replace a specialist and we do not make empty promises.
We refuse empty promises
No “guaranteed results.” Every child is unique.
We refuse artificial streaks
We don’t create pressure with streaks. Play is for joy, not points.
We refuse the guilt trip
You are already a good enough parent. We’re here to support you.
Want to check the sources?
Everything Shturko stands on is gathered in one place — scientific sources, guidelines, and useful materials.
To Resources →
Want to learn more about the science behind Shturko?
Explore the 6 pillars of early development and our philosophy — on the About Shturko page.
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When to seek a specialist
This section is for parental awareness — not diagnosis. Shturko does not diagnose and does not replace a specialist.
| Pillar | What you might notice | Whom to seek |
|---|---|---|
 Speaking | No first words by 18 months; under 20 words at age 2; at age 4 still not speaking in sentences | Speech-language therapist |
 Thinking | Often unfinished tasks, very short attention, avoids challenging games | Child psychologist |
 Connecting | Does not follow gaze between object and person, does not point, does not respond to their name | Child psychologist / autism spectrum screening |
 Moving | Difficulty grasping an object/pencil, delay in gross motor skills | Occupational therapist (fine motor) / Physical therapist (gross motor) |
Sources: CDC “Learn the Signs. Act Early.”; ASHA
Helpful tips
Talk a lot
Name things, describe actions, use simple sentences.
Listen actively
Wait for the child to answer, even if it takes time. Show that you hear them.
Follow their interest
Play what excites the child today. That’s where motivation lives.
Take pauses
Short but frequent moments are the most useful.
Praise the effort
Notice the attempts, not only the result. Encourage boldly.
Be a team
Play together. Love and connection matter most.
