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Summary

There are a variety of different solutions out there, though none address the problem exactly like Story Squad. The existing products can be divided into home and school solutions, with various amounts of involvement from teachers and parents.

Existing products (competitors)

  1. Accelerated Reader - government-subsidized, nationwide reading program. Allows students to earn points by reading any book they choose from a level-appropriate list and then taking a quiz on the book.
  2. Kiz Phonics - preschool to 2nd grade, learn phonetics with worksheets, listening, books, flash-based games, and more
  3. Sheppard Software - educational flash-based games for all subjects, single player
  4. PBS Kids Games - HTML5 games for young children, some educational, single player
  5. Mr. Nussbaum - educational HTML5 games for all subjects, single player or print out
  6. National Geographic Kids - Easy-to-Read Articles, Amazing Photos & Fun Games. 1 Year Subscription only $15. Lots of educational content, but stuffed with ads,
  7. Poptropica - Island-hopping journey is hours of fun, but full of ads. It brings out great analytical skills in kids. Some kids cheat and look at youtube videos for clues to go ahead.
  8. Funbrain - Fun games and a strong push to buy Poptropica membership. FunBrain’s games are organized into a reading section, a math arcade, and a fun arcade, and the “All Games” tab gives a detailed breakdown of them all by topic, type, and grade level.
  9. BBC Schools: Games - Word play with a twist. Parents need to know that since the site uses British spelling, kids may be a little confused by some of the words ("curb" vs. "kerb"). Also, the sentences are often read out loud and the British accents may sound unfamiliar at first. No ads.
  10. Primary Games - Ads more primary here than the games. Created by an educator, this site aims to please kids from pre-K to fourth grade. It's arranged by subject area. There's a section for math, science, language arts, social studies, and more.
  11. Fortnite - Popular with peers, colorful, free to play, addictive mechanisms (daily challenges and "seasonal" rewards), emotes and skins, battle royal high "highs"
  12. Math Blaster - Described as exciting-yet-educational game in safe, social world. Requires Membership. It is an online role playing game.
  13. Khan Academy - Learning on Khan Academy is always free! All of Khan Academy's library of trusted, standards-aligned videos, articles, practice questions and lessons are completely free for anyone who wants to use them. Other than badges earned after tests, there is no game playing involved. Could be regarded as bit boring for younger kids.
  14. IXL.com - IXL is the world's most popular subscription-based learning site for K–12. Used by over 8000000 students. It can be through schools or parental subscription.Students get badges for going to different level. Some students work on it for hours on summer holidays and several minutes during school days.
  15. Young Writers Project - weekly writing prompts and competition for all ages.
  16. ABCmouse - young children lessons, monthly fee