I received a subscription in exchange for my honest opinion.
As a mom of three I admit I turn to technology to help me educate my children as well as entertain them. Technology has definitely come a long way since I was a kid and while it can be awesome for kids to explore, it can also be un-safe. I worry about my kids being on the computer without me sitting right there and with three kids I can’t always do one-on-one with my kids. I have been searching for something safe for them to use online and ABCmouse was exactly what I was looking for. In addition to using educational platforms like ABCmouse, another option worth considering for academic support is the reliable essay writing service essayservice.com. With their professional writers and assignment help, you can not only ensure your children’s online safety but also provide them with quality educational materials and assistance for their school assignments.
First off since ABCmouse is a subscription service you have to pay for monthly or annually, there are no un-safe ads. So no advertising, no pop-up ads, and no external links to worry about. Once I open the browser and type in www.abcmouse.com my kids are ready to go, I even created a shortcut which my 6 year old knows how to use himself. Once logged into ABCmouse, the possibilities seem endless. We have been using it for weeks and I feel like we haven’t even scratched the service. My 6 year old has yet to be bored with it and uses ABCmouse pretty much every day. I honestly don’t mind he is a little addicted to it! I was worried he was too old for it, but he has been struggling in school and since he seems to embrace technology, I gave ABCmouse a shot and I am so glad I did.
The online curriculum is for Preschool through Kindergarten but my daughter who is barely 2 likes to watch and if I navigate the site she is will sit and soak it in. My middle child is 4 and will be entering Kindergarten in the fall and I feel that ABCmouse is helping him stay on top of things. Finally my oldest is 6.5 years old and like I said he is not bored in the slightest with it. Actually he is the one who uses it the most.
The subjects include:
- Reading
- Math
- Science
- Art & Colors
- Music
The program is a step-by-step learning path where kids work their way through more than 450 lessons in six levels. As the child completes a lesson he is guided to the next one and rewarded with tickets. The tickets can then be used to buy items for the game such as new clothes, accessories, pets and more. Right now my son has a whole family of hamsters and hamster compound he created and has to take care of in the game.
This is what the screen looks like when you log in:
Seriously there is so much available and the way the lessons go, its fun and makes kids want to keep going. My goal is to have my kids play this for at least 20 minutes a day, and I have never had to tell them they need to do more. The levels are designed for your kids specific ages and the activities even have different levels of easy to hard. For example, the puzzles can be anywhere from a few big pieces to a whole bunch of small pieces that kids need to turn around. The lessons are developed too through recommendations of early childhood experts. Want to monitor your child? There is a Parents Account that parents can log into to see what their kids are doing, block activities that your kids may be doing too much and even earn tickets yourself to reward your kids!
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Would I recommend ABCmouse? Absolutely! I think you’d really get your money worth if you have multiple kids or a younger child though as older kids (like around 6) may start to want to do other things – although my son doesn’t mind it! You can add up to 3 kids per family account so like for me for the $79 a year for three kids, thats only about $2 a month per kid! I admit it does look overwhelming and maybe a little cluttered but kids definitely pick it up quickly and my sons can navigate the site better than me now! I love though the sense of pride my sons feel when they move along on the Learning Path and “beat the level.” My oldest son is singing the songs he hears, using the words from the stories and really opening up since starting his ABCmouse path. We have tried other websites before that were free but I didn’t like the ads and external links, and they didn’t have enough to keep my kids busy. I love that there is a specific Learning Path designed for my kids’ ages as well as other activities they can explore on their own!
CHECK IT OUT: Right now ABCmouse is running a 30-day free trial!
Emma McCauley says
All of the puzzles that they will be able to complete!
Brigette Streeper says
My daughter will love the hamster cage.
Sheri R says
My granddaughter has difficulties reading & I believe this would help her a lot!
Jennifer M says
I’d like my son to use it to help learn his numbers and letters.
Jane H says
My daughter loves a challenge. She would adore this.
Karen says
That it is easy for the kids to use and learn from.
Julie says
My son would love this!
Candace B says
The games that will help them learn. My children love games even if they are educational. This is something I have found useful when helping them learn. A product like this only further works to allow them to play games and learn at the same time.
Candace says
The world around us section.
debbie l says
that learning can be fun
Sarah says
I think they’d love it all, but especially the puzzles and games…
Lenora D says
I think they’ll love the art.
Ashley M. says
My son would love that learning was fun, and he thinks my computer is amazing, so he would feel like a big boy getting to use it every day.
Madelaine Stein says
I need this so bad!
Holly C says
So many things to like about ABC… love the stories, music, art and science!
Brandi Price says
My son would love that it is on the computer! Anything to do with learning and a computer he is all for!
amy deeter says
i like the rewards on the site
mary gardner says
I think they would like the music activities
Lisa Fonseca says
They would like that it’s entertaining while being educational. I don’t think it feels like real work to them when it’s fun.
Heather Swarthout says
I’m pretty sure my daughter will love anything about this. She loves games on the iPad, so this would definitely help with her learning development. Especially since I’m a stay at home mom, it helps me teach her better. 🙂
Paol Trenny says
It would help my daughter learn her alphabets and counting numbers
Mihaela D. says
They love getting rewards as they work
Mihaela D. says
They love getting rewards as they work
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Brandi says
My son would love the songs!
Leslie Sowash says
It would help my daughter retain what she learned in pre-k & to learn to read more also.
Kimberley Meier says
I think my kids would love the hamster game they love playing games like that where they have to build and maintain creatures and their habitats.
Jean Barnhart says
Would love to have this for my grandkids ages 3 and 4
crystal smith says
Im sure my boys would love that the lessons are designed to be fun while educational- and honestly they love all things tech so just the fact theyd be using a lap top makes the learning more inviting for them 🙂
Chasta says
My son loves anything to do with letters!
Michelle Hagewood says
We’re still on our free month but they absolutely love the lessons and songs so far.
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Wendy says
My daughter would love the puzzles, reading, games…all of it. She loves Starfall so I know she would love this!
Maureen says
I am sure that my daughter will love the songs! She loves to sing!
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Jemima P says
my daughter would love the music!
Sacha Schroeder says
My daughter would love the coloring/painting on the computer.
Mariah says
My son has access to ABC mouse at school and he loves it. He is always talking about it.
Katie Morris Crider says
I think my daughter would like taking care of the hamsters.
Laina says
My daughter will love the music games!
Eloise C says
My 4 year old daughter would love to read and play all of the fun and educating learning games. Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway!
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Kendra says
Would be awesome for my son going into pre k! He already loves the computer!
Arlene S. says
My children are natural singers, but they also love numbers and counting! They’d love that!
Alyssa Roberts (Lucy) says
Wow. My little boy is about to turn 5 and he’s super excited about learning! He would love this. Just everything.
Theresa Jenkins says
with 5 grandkids I’m sure they would all like the games
Jessamine D. says
My daughter will definitely like the games 🙂
Tiffany Schmidt says
I’ve gone to this site a few times and each time I check it out, I’m considering it more and more. My 4 year old will absolutely love learning with this site!
Jennifer T. says
I think my daughter will like learning through songs and puzzles. Both of those methods are engaging to her.
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Allegra B. says
I think my two will like the graphics and the games..they won’t realize at first that they are indeed learning while they play!!!
lana says
THE MUSIC FOR SURE
Kathie Craig says
My sons would love everything from the music to the animals to the numbers.
Sharon Schoepe says
I think that my son would love that there is much for him to do.
Lyndi Malarchuk says
I think my son would like that he can use the computer without me hovering over him! He would love all the different subjects that he’d have to choose from, especially the math games. He has just finished 1st grade, but has a learning disability, so he is reading/writing on a mid-Kindergarten level. I’m sure this would help him get closer to grade-level performance.
Angela W says
I think she will learn to recognize letter’s, number’s, color’s, and sounds (phonics).
Gianna says
All the reading.
Rebecca Chauvin says
Wow what a great opportunity I’d love to use this with my Wyatt he’s almost 2 and very bright.
Laura B says
My daughter is really interested in learning to read lately, so I think that will appeal most to her right now.
Robin Cassidy says
I think my son would like the variety of different activities and topics, so he can do different things on different days and never get bored.
Jamie Brigham says
My son will love helping animals all while he is learning… He is 3 and loves colors as well so anything to do with that will make him happy too.
Deirdre says
The coloring pad, for sure!
Mary Williams says
My son would love that there are so many different activities to do!
Tami R. says
We are starting off the next school year with charter school, so this would be AWE-SOME! Thanks for the opportunity!
Diane Zielinski says
Everything, especially the drawing. It all looks fun.
Shantel Humphrey says
My kids would love to be on the computer and learning period!
Maggie Mason says
My daughter is competitive at 5 so I think she would like that you can “beat” a level. Thanks!
Mikki says
They love getting rewards as they work.
Wendy O. says
My daughter is so proud that she’s learning her letters, so I know she’s love the alphabet/reading games.
Lisa R says
the opportunity to learn on the computer.
Jen says
I think my son will learn math skills
mary renshaw says
My kids will love the diversity!!! Its learning but its FUN! And it will break up the summer boredom!
Heather says
He will like it all! I think that he would like the games the most, though!
Kelly H. says
My daughter would love the songs and puzzles.
Jessica @Bkeepsushonest says
I hope to help my son read.
gen says
This would be great for my kindergarten student.
Allyson Bossie says
My son currently is using a Loony Tunes phonics program and can read three letter words at 4 years old now. However, he has been begging for ABC mouse and just the fact that he is so interested, makes me know he will excel even more!
Suzie Williams says
My kids would like the coloring.
Stephanie Larison says
We’re doing the free 1 month trial on it right now, and my daughter loves it! She likes the games, and I like that she’s learning while having fun. I esp. like the printables she can do while she’s off the computer.
Addison Kat says
My kids would like the games
Shayna says
I think that my son would like to do his ABC’s and 123’s on ABC mouse. He already likes to play on the computer so, we might as well make it educational 🙂
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Marlena Little says
The music and numbers
betty says
my son loves math!
Maggie C says
I think my son would like the puzzles.
Nikki P. says
I’ve been wanting to join for my 2 year old, just wasn’t sure if it would be worth the money. This would be a great way to find out, and see if we want to continue it.
Peggy says
I think they will like it about the stars and space
Charlene S says
The music looks like fun.
Whitney Erin Wright says
She would love the music!
annmarie says
my 4 year old would love this!
Sindy Murray says
Everything, this program is awesome!!
Denise M says
my daughter is almost 3 and absolutely loves everything to do with computers and tech. She will love to learn anything she can. Plus she sees these commercials on Disney Junior 🙂
ANGIE MOELLER says
my daughter will love the songs!
Joy says
The music, my grand daughter memorizes songs and she is two years old.
Marissa M says
The music!!
Sharon Kaminski says
ABC alphabet song
April Brenay says
this is my sons favorite website, he loves the space section
Lisa B. says
Everything but especially the art!
Isabel Acosta says
I think my son will love how many different activities there are to do
kj skib says
She will like the drawing.
tina reynolds says
that is learning in game form and the music section
Heather says
My kids love learning things on the internet. They would love the “games”!
Wild Orchid says
I think my son would love all of the printables.
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sandra says
i think they’d like the math games
Sara says
I’ve been seeing commercials for ABC mouse a lot recently and have been looking into it for my son. Would love to win a years subscription!!
Beth says
I think my son would love that this is fun and not even realize that he’s learning!
jamie braun says
she would like the music the best
Natalie S says
My son would love it all! He is really into educational type things right now. He would really love the audio books.
Nicole Hanson says
My son would love this!! I’ve been wanting to get this program for him! He loves technology!
corijoneswhite says
I have three girls under 4 years….we would LOVE this!
aceyk says
My daughter would love the music and spelling!
Trisha says
My boys just finished K and 1st grade, but are way behind. I think this is just what they need to get caught up! I think that it would really hold their attention.
Trish says
I’ve been thinking about abc mouse for awhile…might be time to join 🙂
nannypanpan says
the piano/music
Caron B says
My daughter would like that she can do this all by herself on the computer.
Brandi Vidrine says
I think they would like it all! It looks awesome! My 5 year old loves math, my 3 year old loves music, and my 1 year old loves listening to stories. Looks like they’re all covered!
bryan clark says
the colors
Jenn McCullar says
I think my oldest will like all of it, my youngest the music. I did realize they had that 🙂
Laura Miller says
I think my daughter would love learning on the computer like a big girl!
Jessica Cox says
I like that it has games so the kids do realize they are learning
Sandrea Igess says
It incorporates music with learning
Janet W. says
My grandson will enjoy the games and the art & colors curriculum.
fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says
My son loves to play online/computer games. I think he will like the learning adventure games. I would like to help boost his skills before Kindergarten starts.
Laurie J says
I think my son would like the music and songs!
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
My son would love the music.
Nicole M. says
I think my son would like the astronomy section. He’s been big into the planets lately!
Sus says
The Go to my hamster and fish area.
courtney b says
she will like the math 🙂
Tiffany Schmidt says
I think my daughter would like that there are many options. She won’t be stuck just doing one lesson!