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by ScottWhigham 6139 days ago
So here are a few things:

1) I clicked "Get started" and then created an account. It took me back to the home page and asked me to "Get started" again. I clicked "Get started" again and it again asked me to create an account although I am already logged in.

2) I have a 5yo early reader and I thought this would be good but I don't understand what the "Levels" are.

3) I expected that clicking the book's preview page would have the same effect as clicking the preview button.

4) There is a typo in the alligator book on page 6

5) "Hot Car" is a weird story line for a kid lol

6) The dollar symbol says "Acquire book" when I hover over it. That doesn't fit with what I expected. I thought it should say, "Buy book" since you are showing me a currency symbol.

7) I've been on the site for 3-4 minutes now and I don't see or know how the "customizable" aspect works.

8) I previewed 5-6 stories and none of them appealed to me as the parent of a precocious 5yo boy.

I hope this feedback helps and I wish you good luck!

1 comments

Thank you so much for the feedback. The levels correspond with what teachers basically refer to as "guided reading". A beginning reader would start on a level A and then just move up through the levels at their own pace.

Their are many older students (grades 2-4) which some of the books are geared for such as "Hot Car". The site is for children just beginning to read (your son may be too advanced), English language learners, and struggling older students.

I would love to know what subjects appeal to your 5 year old son! I'm always looking for new ideas.