What is ABCmouse?

ABCmouse is an educational app designed for children aged 2-8 years old. The app takes a gamified approach to learning. Children can play games, listen to songs and read books that help them understand a range of topics such as English, maths and science.

The app is available on Android, iOS and within a browser. ABCmouse can be used for free with a basic plan, which allows users to access up to 10 learning activities per day. Unlimited access can be purchased through a subscription, which costs $14.99USD per month or $45.99USD per year. A 30-day free trial is also available before payment.

When starting to use ABCmouse, children enter their age. This helps set an appropriate starting level. They can then begin following a guided path of activities that includes games, videos, songs, reading and quizzes. Completing activities will unlock harder content, resulting in children gradually improving their skills. However, children can go off this path and choose activities freely.

In addition to more advanced lessons, completing activities also rewards children with tickets, which can be used to purchase virtual items such as pets and outfits. This gamification can motivate children to learn without it feeling like homework.

ABCmouse has partnered with NASA to create lessons and activities based on NASA’s missions and research. This allows children to learn about science and space in an engaging way, featuring content from a trusted and well-known source.

ABCmouse does not have dedicated parental controls. However, as all the content on the app is appropriate for young children, content filters are not necessary.

There is a parent section on the app, which can be PIN protected to prevent children from accessing it. This section can give parents a high-level view of their child’s activity on the app, such as which lessons they have completed and how many tickets they have earned. This is not in-depth however, so parents should look on the child side of the app to get a better idea of how their child is progressing.

• Encourages balanced screen time
• Educational games, videos and quizzes
• Wide range of subjects, including English, Maths and Science
• Free version available
• All content is child-friendly
• Gamified system encourages learning

ABCmouse is designed specifically for children aged 2-8. Therefore it does not contain any content that is inappropriate for kids. However, there are still some things you should consider if you let your child use the app.

The use of games and videos in ABCmouse makes the app engaging for children and encourages learning, but it may also lead to increased screen time. The free version of the app limits users to 10 activities a day, which would limit your child’s time on the app. You can also use device-level controls to set a time limit on the app.

Some children may focus more on the rewards they can earn rather than on learning. Try discussing what they’ve learned from the app to help ensure they are engaging with the content, rather than rushing through activities to earn tickets.