A few months ago, we dove into the big bad world of Kindergarten and hit this learning-to-read business with a frenzy. I’m really, really proud of my son and all the incredible progress he’s made. We’ve even gotten into a bit of a swing of homework time, and learning how to best get it done. Without Mommy pulling her hair out. I’m tickled with the steam we’ve picked up, and I’d love to keep the learning train chugging along. So when Reading Eggs asked us to check out their new website, I leapt at the chance.
I’m eager to tell you all about it, but the best news? You don’t have to just take my word for it. Now through February 28, 2015, you can sign up for your own free 4-week trial!
What is Reading Eggs?
It’s a website for children 3-13 years that uses games, songs, golden eggs, and other rewards to make learning to read interesting and fun.
Do kids really like Reading Eggs?
YES! Let me share a conversation from yesterday, when my son got up at the crack of dawn:
Me: “Good morning, babe!”
Him: “Mommy, can I play Reading Eggs?”
Me: “Sure, can I have a hug first?”
Him: “No thank you. I just want to play Reading Eggs.”
Huh. Even at 6:45am, Reading Eggs clearly ranks over Mommy. At least he’s polite about it.
Why do children love Reading Eggs?
- They get to learn at their own pace and do it independently. My son thinks it’s so boss that he gets to use the computer all by myself.
- They learn through play and get rewards as they progress.
How does it work?
- My Lessons is the heart of Reading Eggs – 120 reading lessons that travel through 12 exciting maps. Your child can repeat lessons to reinforce essential reading skills.
His landing page on Reading Eggs–check out all the options it offers!
- A whole bunch of fun places for kids to play while they learn:
- My House (play arcade games, read Story Factory stories they’ve written using a step-by-step guide, view their awards and critters and decorate their house with their purchases from Reggie’s shop)
- Skills Bank (96 carefully graded spelling lessons)
- Driving Test Centre (45 tests covering sight words, phonics skills, and content-area vocabulary that rewards correct answers with a racing car game
- Puzzle Park (32 word puzzles)
- Storylands (20 lessons, 140 activities, 20 wonderful books and heaps of rewards!)
- Music Café (62 Reading Eggs songs)
- My World (your child can visit 10 destinations)
- The Playroom (over 170 activities and books.)
- …and more!
The Playroom in Reading Eggs is one of my sons favorite places to hang out. He can click on the individual areas to play different learning games.
My son loves Reading Eggs, and I love that he loves it. He is too young to have learning be a burden or a huge challenge. This creative website encourages the importance of literacy, while keeping kids engaged through play. I am thrilled to have him use his screen time on Reading Eggs because I know he is working on some important skills through his play.
How can you get Reading Eggs for your kids?
Good news! Through February 28, 2015, you can sign up for a FREE 4 week trial of Reading Eggs. Go check it out, let your kids check it out, and then after you fall in love with it, signing up for continue access is easy-peasy.
Reading is not only something my son needs to be able to do, it’s something I want him to enjoy. I delight in reading, and I hope someday my kids do as well. A site that can help me build this delight is a blessing. We’re not letting go of our Reading Eggs any time soon!
*****This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the Reading Eggs.******
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Nancy says
Sounds great! Is it best used on a pc or could it be played on a tablet or iPad?
Meredith says
Nancy, I could get it to work right on our tablet, but it’s really old. For us, we had to go with the computer. Let me know what you come up with!
Kathy at kissing the frog says
Totally going to have to check this out. Thanks for the rec!
Meredith says
Think your boys would love it, Kathy!