Pick whatactually teaches,not what distracts.
Buying guides for learning apps, STEM and coding kits, reading and math programs, curricula, test prep, online courses and study tools, for parents, teachers, homeschoolers and adult learners.
Find learning by age and goal
From first letters to professional certificates. Each section starts with the learner and what they need to learn.
Early learning
Preschool, pre-reading and early math
Reading & math
Phonics, reading programs, math practice
STEM & coding
Coding, robotics, science and engineering kits
Languages
Language apps, courses and tutors
Homeschool
Curricula, planning and co-ops
Test prep
SAT, ACT, AP, graduate and licensing exams
Online courses & adult learning
Courses, certificates and skills
Study tools & classroom
Calculators, devices, supplies and teacher tools
Learning support
Dyslexia, ADHD and learning differences
Arts & music learning
Art supplies, music lessons and creative learning
Choose with evidence
Calculator rules for the digital SAT, ACT and AP exams, why CAS models differ between tests, and how to choose one calculator for high school.
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How to Choose a Coding Kit or Course by Age
Coding for kids
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How to Choose a Homeschool Curriculum: Approaches Compared
Homeschool
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How to Choose a Phonics Program: What the Research Supports
Learning to read
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Language Learning Apps vs Tutors: What Each Can Teach
Languages
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SAT vs ACT: Which Test to Take and How to Prepare
College admission tests
Learning Products questions, answered
Do I need my own calculator for the digital SAT?
Not necessarily. The testing app includes a Desmos graphing calculator, but you may bring an approved handheld calculator if you prefer.
Read: Which Graphing Calculator for the SAT, ACT and AP Exams? →What age can kids start coding?
Children as young as 4 can learn sequencing with screen-free coding toys. Block-based coding usually starts around 5 to 7 with ScratchJr.
Read: How to Choose a Coding Kit or Course by Age →What is the easiest homeschool curriculum to start with?
An all-in-one boxed curriculum or an online program, because lessons are planned for you. Many families later switch subjects to other approaches.
Read: How to Choose a Homeschool Curriculum →What is systematic phonics?
Teaching letter-sound relationships in a planned sequence, from simple to complex, with practice and review, rather than as they happen to come up.
Read: How to Choose a Phonics Program →Can you become fluent with a language app alone?
Rarely. Apps build vocabulary and reading, but speaking and listening need conversation practice with people.
Read: Language Learning Apps vs Tutors →Do colleges prefer the SAT or the ACT?
US colleges that consider test scores accept both equally. Check each college's testing policy, since some are test-optional.
Read: SAT vs ACT →Learning outcomes over screen time
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The learning products index
- 01Early learningPreschool and kindergarten learning: letter and number skills, early reading apps, learning kits and screen-time limits.1 page
- 02Reading & mathReading programs and phonics, comprehension, math curricula and practice apps, tutoring and catch-up help.1 page
- 03STEM & codingCoding apps and courses, robotics kits, science kits, microscopes, engineering and electronics sets.1 page
- 04LanguagesLanguage-learning apps, structured courses, online tutors, immersion and bilingual resources for kids.1 page
- 05HomeschoolHomeschool curricula by subject and philosophy, planners, record keeping, state requirements and online schools.1 page
- 06Test prepPrep books, courses and practice tests for the SAT, ACT, AP, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT and professional exams.1 page
- 07Online courses & adult learningOnline course platforms, professional certificates, bootcamps, MOOCs and skills learning for adults.0 pages
- 08Study tools & classroomGraphing calculators, student laptops and tablets, note-taking tools, flashcard apps, classroom supplies and teacher resources.1 page
- 09Learning supportStructured literacy, assistive reading and writing tools, executive-function aids and working with schools.0 pages
- 010Arts & music learningArt kits and curricula, music lessons and learning instruments, and creative learning for kids and adults.0 pages