Unfortunately, our current version of the ABCmouse website does not include a full-screen option. The size of the program will be formatted to fit your internet browser. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Please note the ABCmouse app is always set to full screen.
While ABCmouse does not have a way to prevent your child from navigating away, most Apple devices offer 'Guided Access' which help you stay focused on one app while using an iPhone or iPad.
To turn on Guided Access, please follow these steps:
- Go into the Settings app on your device.
- Select General.
- Tap on Accessibility, which is located near the bottom.
- Select Guided Access, which is located near the bottom.
- On the Guided Access screen, toggle the Guided Access switch to On.
- Tap Set Passcode to set a four-digit code.
- You will use this four-digit code to disable this feature from within an app when needed.
- Exit the Settings app when you're done.
- Open the app you’d like to use Guided Access with (such as the ABCmouse app).
- Triple press the Home button to draw up the Guided Access interface.
- In the top right corner, tap on the Start button to begin using the app in Guided Access mode.
- The device is now in Guided Access mode.
To disable Guided Access, please follow the steps below:
- Triple press the Home button and enter the four-digit passcode set.
- Tap on the End button in the top left corner to end usage in Guided Access mode.
To turn off Guided Access completely, please follow the steps below:
- Go into the Settings app on your device.
- Select General.
- Tap on Accessibility, which is located near the bottom.
- Select Guided Access, which is located near the bottom.
- On the Guided Access screen, toggle the Guided Access switch to Off.
For more information on options within Guided Access, please visit the Apple Support page for “iOS: About Guided Access” here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5509