Studyladder
Wide-ranging hub for lessons in nearly every subject.
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The parents' guide to what's in this website.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Studyladder is a website offering a wide range of lessons for kids age 4-12. If you choose to use the free-access program, be aware that it's fairly limited compared to the paid program. However, it's still a good resource for homework supplements or summertime educational activities.
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I found a lot of mistakes in the wording my son started started saying things that don't make sense from the app other wise low acadamic level
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a bit sexist
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What’s It About?
STUDYLADDER is a website that features lessons on a wide variety of subjects for kids in pre-K through 6th grade. From math to literacy, science, music, art, culture, health, and even citizenship, it's all here. The site also includes some interactive games, videos, and other content. Schools and teachers get access to Studyladder's full program for free, which is great. However, if homeschoolers or families want the full program, there's a yearly fee. The site is easy to search; grade levels are color-coded, and you can also search by type of resource. From handwriting practice to advice on how to get to school safely, Studyladder is jam-packed.
Is It Any Good?
As a free resource for teachers and their students, Studyladder is outstanding in terms of depth and variety of activities. There's simply so much standards-aligned curriculum here. There are also all kinds of goodies for teachers, such as templates for letters to parents and a great system for organizing classes within the site.
However, if you're a family paying for use, it's possible that you could do better. Some of the content is written for a British/Australian audience, which may be confusing for foreign readers. Graphics run from generic to kind of amateurish, which may be off-putting to media-savvy kids. Also, some kids might find the site's motivation system a bit frustrating. Kids earn "rewards points" by completing activities. They can then spend points in the Rewards Room, adding features to their avatar or room. It sounds cool, until you realize that only fully paid members get access to the "best" stuff. No fair!
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Use Studyladder as a summer motivator. Kids can lose a lot of information during this time; even occasional practice can make the fall return to school a lot less painful.
You can give your kids positive feedback with Studyladder. Send them an encouraging message when they succeed in a challenging subject -- they'll love it!
Website Details
- Subjects: Math: arithmetic, counting, numbers, Science: biology, chemistry, physics, Language & Reading: letter or word recognition, phonics, reading comprehension
- Skills: Self-Direction: academic development, effort, work to achieve goals, Thinking & Reasoning: applying information, decision-making, memorization, Creativity: combining knowledge
- Genre: Educational
- Pricing structure: Paid, Free (The free version offers decent but limited access. For additional features and full access, subscribe at $88/year for up to six students.)
- Last updated: March 14, 2019
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