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Reading Eggs is an online reading resource with hundreds of online reading lessons and thousands of e-books for 2-13 year olds who are learning to read. The content contains interactive animations, fun games, great songs and lots of rewards. It supports each child’s learning by offering individual, one-on-one lessons that allow children to progress at their own rate. There is a 30-day free trial and the fee is based on a monthly subscription.
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Cons: Not suitable for dyslexic kids
Grades Used: K-2
Reading eggs is used as part of the standard school curriculum in Australia across both public and private sector. It’s developed for your average child the programme isn’t really suitable for kids who are gifted or struggling with reading (ie dyslexia)
My gifted child found every opportunity to not do it and muck around on iPad.
The app is repetitive, and boring. Some kids love it, but neither of my kids enjoyed the app. The reading library contained dull readers.
The animation was a bit cluncky and the app for iPad was glitchy and crashed.
The app did not help either of my kids with reading.
My mildly dyslexic child couldn’t make heads or tails of it. Struggled with it and the length of lessons because he just couldn’t get his head around it.
Grades Used: K-5
Love reading eggs. I was a reading teacher and now I homeschool my boys ages 6 and 11. It is wonderful for my 6 year old. He loves the program and pushes to complete several levels a day. He also does math seeds. He really loves them both. I love the phonics. My 11 year old does reading express by the same company. It is higher level reading and questioning. I love it. He feels like he learns a lot from it as well. I love that they take a placement test for the proper level.
Cons: Accents with characters painfully annoying and counter productive
Grades Used: 1,2
This app has characters with such drawn out vowels with deep over done accents that they aren't communicating the right sounds at all. Seems like a bad set up for a phonics lesson. An Australian voice actor trying to do a cartoony southern US accent is just plain awful to the ears.
Cons: some games too difficult mechanically for little ones
Grades Used: prek, k
My daughters both have tried out reading eggs. I was pretty happy with it. It places them on a path starting at their own reading level. Lessons are short and easy to understand. They are fun and engaging.
My one complaint is that some of the first games are difficult for both my children because they are not that adept at using the mouse. They understand the concept presented but might need my help in catching letters or the like. Not something to deter me from the program, just need to make sure an adult is available for help if needed.
Cons: Sometimes too hard for the level
Grades Used: K
This program has definately helped my daughter, but though it is easy to use for her, I am a bit confused about the process. There are levels and tests but the instructions indicate levels should be repeated. There are also oter sections to the website that don't make a lot of sense to me. I am still undecided if we will renew.
Cons: phonics broken up a little different than how we learned originally
Grades Used: none
My 6 and 5 year old love it. The 5 yer old gets a little fustrated with some exercises, but she still asks to go on it everyday. I like how it catches their attention. Now, even my 4 year old is trying it. I just wish it didn't cost so much since I plan to use it for all 5 of my kids and you have to pay per child. Great program though.
Cons: didn't hold my daughter's attention
Grades Used: k
I tried this program for 2 weeks I believe but it wasn't right for us. My daughter didn't find the lessons engaging. We are now trying funnix...we'll see how that goes?
Cons: At times a bit too challenging, company headquartered in Australia
Grades Used: K, 1st
My kids loved Reading Eggs. It's fun and informative. At times the curriculum can be a bit challenging and discouraging to smaller kids. Also, the program is a bit repetitive and at times overwhelming, but there are games and activities to play, so children can take a break from learning. My kids especially loved the music, stories, and painting online. The company is headquartered in Australia, so it can be a bit of a hassle making a payment with your credit cars unless you notify your bank first.