Education.com Launches First-of-Its-Kind Online Learning Program For Kids

Brainzy Helps Parents and Teachers Make Screen Time Matter

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Sep 25, 2014, 09:31 ET

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Education.com, the nation's leading destination for parents and teachers seeking supplemental learning materials, today announced the launch of Brainzy, a new kind of online learning program designed to build reading and math skills in children ages 3–7. Developed using rich data gathered from the 20 million worksheets downloaded each year at Education.com, Brainzy features hundreds of interactive games and activities that captivate young minds and delight parents weary of filling screen time with so-called education apps. Brainzy's comprehensive program follows a methodical, building-block path created to spark curiosity, giggles, and grins while building more than 30 critical reading and math skills.

Brainzy from Education.com (PRNewsFoto/Education.com) (PRNewsFoto/Education.com)

The systematic approach of the new program sets it apart from the thousands of learning apps that take a one-off, episodic approach. Brainzy covers the essential skills teachers consider most important for early learning success while deeply engaging kids in a world rich with exploration. Guided by a lovable cast of original characters, kids cover a year's worth of learning as they play through more than 300 fun games, videos, and read-along stories.

With one in four educators nationwide using Education.com, the Brainzy team can harness real-time data that shows what parents and teachers are looking for in supplemental learning materials. That data plus years of industry-leading education expertise form the foundation of Brainzy, which is aligned with the Common Core Curriculum State Standards for early reading and math.

"Brainzy emerged from a longstanding dialogue with educators and parents about their supplemental education needs, and where current offerings fall short," said Education.com president Greg Goff. "Brainzy started with a clean sheet—or make that, screen—yet one informed by that dialogue, data, and understanding of how education and entertainment can and should be partners. That is where Brainzy's systematic approach came from, where kids' progress can by charted as they methodically build and reinforce essential skills."

Brainzy transports kids to the Land of Knowhere, where they play and learn with new friends named Roly, Floyd, Tutu, Officer Ice Cream, Birdee, Cuz-Cuz, Muggo, and Penelope Pegacorn. Designed for children at Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade levels with additional levels planned up to Fifth Grade, Brainzy's collection of original games and videos is constantly expanding and improving. Reading games include alphabet games, phonics games, and sight word games and videos like "Alphabet Demolition Bingo" and "Short E Rap." Math games build skills in counting, number recognition, shapes, and addition/subtraction through games and videos like "Subtraction Ski Race" and "Stacking Up the Ice Cream."

Each Brainzy account can accommodate up to three players, making it a snap for parents to customize Brainzy for multiple children. As kids master the math and literacy games, parents can track progress and performance. Brainzy also offers a classroom version for teachers that can accommodate up to 35 students.

Brainzy is available by monthly subscription ($6.99 per month) or annual subscription ($3.99 per month), and provides an ad-free environment safe for kids to explore on a tablet, desktop, or laptop computer. Visit Brainzy.com for more information and to sign up for a free 7-day trial.

ABOUT EDUCATION.COM
With nearly five million members and millions of visitors each month, Education.com is the leading one-stop destination for parents and teachers to find the guidance, inspiration, and materials they need to help kids succeed. From printable workbooks to Brainzy learning games to insightful articles and everything in between, Education.com delivers content kids love and resources educators rely on. Education.com is based in Redwood City, California, and was founded in 2007 by a group of parents dedicated to making learning fun inside and outside the classroom. Learn more at www.education.com.

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