Reading Eggs is such a fun and interactive complete online reading curriculum full of online learning reading games. This website is appropriate for ages 2-13. I'll be honest, at first I was kind of skeptical about using an online program for reading, but once we got into the website and started poking around and seeing the variety that is available, I am happy to report that there is no need to be skeptical. We used this program in our homeschool with my 2 year old niece and my 12 year old son. What I like about this program is that you have access to virtually every level. So while I did receive access for 2 students, those students could bounce around and work in any of the programs currently available, which include Reading Eggs Junior, Reading Eggs, Reading Eggspress, and Math Seeds. You are welcome to try the ENTIRE program for 4 weeks for free (expires November 30, 2017). This is an awesome offer and will truly let you see how the program works. Reading Eggs can be played on a computer or on a tablet or phone if you download the Reading Eggs app. We used it on a computer so that is what my review will focus on.
Reading Eggs Junior--ages 2-4
First I will talk about using the program with a 2 year old. The biggest thing I noticed is that since this is a computer based learning program, the child will need to know how to operate a mouse. Most 2 year olds don't possess that skill, so as my niece sat on my lap, I moved the mouse around for her while she pointed and watched. As time progressed, she began putting her own hand on the mouse and clicking the buttons. I still had to guide her hand, but she is beginning to get the hang of how to use a mouse to point and click.
The reading games for 2-4 year olds is pretty self explanatory and is appropriately called Reading Eggs Junior. When you log in to this section, the screen slowly scrolls through the different sections available. You can click and move the mouse to scroll more quickly. We definitely found some of our favorites on this site. My niece especially loves the puzzle section where she has to match puzzle pieces to form the letters and then place objects into their correct place. She loves having the nursery rhymes read to her from the screen. She loves the one about Humpty Dumpty. The popcorn movie viewing stop was also fun for her as she was able to see her favorite nursery rhyme in action.
All in all the section for 2-4 year olds is cute and easy to navigate so they can explore. At that age, it is all about introducing the sounds and letters. No pressure here for the kids to take a test, just exposure in a highly interactive and engaging way.
Reading Eggs--ages 3-7
We did not use this program since none of my kids fit into this age group. I did poke around in here a bit though. It appears that this program starts out teaching the very basic phonics beginning with single letter sounds. It does progress into some advanced phonics. I am going to assume that by the end of the program, the child should be reading well and should be able to advance into the next level of learning, Reading Eggspress.
Reading Eggspress--ages 7-13
My son entered the online reading program in the section for ages 7-13 called Reading Eggspress. The first time the student enters this program, they are given the option to take an assessment or start at the beginning. I highly recommend taking the assessment for correct lesson placement to prevent boredom.
This section is also pretty self-explanatory. Students complete one lesson per day. They work through different maps and the material increases in difficulty level. My son enjoys the activities. Some are simple and fairly short. Others require him to really focus on the skill at hand. There is a fair amount of reading done at this level. Sometimes students can opt to have the pages read to them, but we have noticed that not every page in a book has this option, which is good because he needs to be encouraged to read on his own and gather information at the same time--a valuable and challenging skill for many kids today!
Once he finishes his daily lesson, he is able to play in the other areas available to him. During the lesson, the student earns "eggs" which they can spend at the mall. The "golden eggs" they earn as coins so they can purchase decorations for their apartment or pets or new clothes or whatever else they want to include in their living spaces. There are additional games that the students can play and earn extra spending currency. My son enjoys playing in the arcade where he can challenge other players online. All of these arcade games have a skill that is reviewed or practiced.
Math Seeds--ages 3-7
We did play in this area for a little bit with my 2 year old niece. Obviously I didn't have her take the placement test so we just started at lesson 1. That lesson taught her the number one and what it looked like. Then we counted to one: one book, one seed, one tree, one flower. Finally, we learned to recognize the word "one". This was honestly too much for a 2 year old. She enjoyed watching the screen, but I'm not sure anything we did made sense to her. Although she did giggle and say awww that's cute every time she earned a new sticker.
All program levels include worksheets that you can download and print out. They correspond nicely with the computer lessons. You will find these in the family dashboard. Click on the student you want to view. The dashboard is where you also find scores from the lessons your child is working through. This is also the place where you can re-assign levels or have your child take the placement test again.
This company just released a brand new set of program guides perfect for homeschoolers. These colorful guides make it easy for parents to track learning outcomes for students in grades Kindergarten through second grade. Each guide is printable and helps you to plan out your child's learning. We have had a wonderful experience with this online learning program and have really enjoyed it. It has benefited our homeschool by providing enrichment in reading in a fun and engaging way.
Curious what other reviewers had to say about this product? Head on over to the Homeschool Review Crew blog to read all the reviews.Reading Eggs Junior--ages 2-4
First I will talk about using the program with a 2 year old. The biggest thing I noticed is that since this is a computer based learning program, the child will need to know how to operate a mouse. Most 2 year olds don't possess that skill, so as my niece sat on my lap, I moved the mouse around for her while she pointed and watched. As time progressed, she began putting her own hand on the mouse and clicking the buttons. I still had to guide her hand, but she is beginning to get the hang of how to use a mouse to point and click.
The reading games for 2-4 year olds is pretty self explanatory and is appropriately called Reading Eggs Junior. When you log in to this section, the screen slowly scrolls through the different sections available. You can click and move the mouse to scroll more quickly. We definitely found some of our favorites on this site. My niece especially loves the puzzle section where she has to match puzzle pieces to form the letters and then place objects into their correct place. She loves having the nursery rhymes read to her from the screen. She loves the one about Humpty Dumpty. The popcorn movie viewing stop was also fun for her as she was able to see her favorite nursery rhyme in action.
All in all the section for 2-4 year olds is cute and easy to navigate so they can explore. At that age, it is all about introducing the sounds and letters. No pressure here for the kids to take a test, just exposure in a highly interactive and engaging way.
Reading Eggs--ages 3-7
We did not use this program since none of my kids fit into this age group. I did poke around in here a bit though. It appears that this program starts out teaching the very basic phonics beginning with single letter sounds. It does progress into some advanced phonics. I am going to assume that by the end of the program, the child should be reading well and should be able to advance into the next level of learning, Reading Eggspress.
Reading Eggspress--ages 7-13
My son entered the online reading program in the section for ages 7-13 called Reading Eggspress. The first time the student enters this program, they are given the option to take an assessment or start at the beginning. I highly recommend taking the assessment for correct lesson placement to prevent boredom.
This section is also pretty self-explanatory. Students complete one lesson per day. They work through different maps and the material increases in difficulty level. My son enjoys the activities. Some are simple and fairly short. Others require him to really focus on the skill at hand. There is a fair amount of reading done at this level. Sometimes students can opt to have the pages read to them, but we have noticed that not every page in a book has this option, which is good because he needs to be encouraged to read on his own and gather information at the same time--a valuable and challenging skill for many kids today!
Once he finishes his daily lesson, he is able to play in the other areas available to him. During the lesson, the student earns "eggs" which they can spend at the mall. The "golden eggs" they earn as coins so they can purchase decorations for their apartment or pets or new clothes or whatever else they want to include in their living spaces. There are additional games that the students can play and earn extra spending currency. My son enjoys playing in the arcade where he can challenge other players online. All of these arcade games have a skill that is reviewed or practiced.
Math Seeds--ages 3-7
We did play in this area for a little bit with my 2 year old niece. Obviously I didn't have her take the placement test so we just started at lesson 1. That lesson taught her the number one and what it looked like. Then we counted to one: one book, one seed, one tree, one flower. Finally, we learned to recognize the word "one". This was honestly too much for a 2 year old. She enjoyed watching the screen, but I'm not sure anything we did made sense to her. Although she did giggle and say awww that's cute every time she earned a new sticker.
All program levels include worksheets that you can download and print out. They correspond nicely with the computer lessons. You will find these in the family dashboard. Click on the student you want to view. The dashboard is where you also find scores from the lessons your child is working through. This is also the place where you can re-assign levels or have your child take the placement test again.
This company just released a brand new set of program guides perfect for homeschoolers. These colorful guides make it easy for parents to track learning outcomes for students in grades Kindergarten through second grade. Each guide is printable and helps you to plan out your child's learning. We have had a wonderful experience with this online learning program and have really enjoyed it. It has benefited our homeschool by providing enrichment in reading in a fun and engaging way.
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