Starfall vs Pinyin Planet

Starfall® fun activities, games, and songs includes reading, math, music, and more – read, learn, and play preschool to fifth grade. Includes free and subscriber content. Starfall provides an Enhanced Accessible Index for children with visual, hearing, or mobility impairments. For more information, please contact Customer Service at (+1) 303-417-6414. Join Zac the Rat® and his friends on an exciting learning journey, starting with the ABCs and 123s and advancing up to grade 5 grammar and mathematics. Starfall's playful open format intuitively guides children through sequential learning objectives for reading, math, art, music, and social subjects like kindness and caring. *Highlights* *Reading (phonics, fluency, grammar) -- ABCs, Learn to Read, I’m Reading, Talking Library, Punctuation, Parts of Speech *Math -- Numbers, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Geometry and Measurement, Fractions *More -- Holiday Activities, Nursery Rhymes, Sing-Alongs, Interactive Calendar *Why Starfall* *Research based, teacher tested, child approved. The Starfall® systematic approach was created by experienced educators using time-tested instructional methods. *Try it for free. All of the basics for learning how to read are available to everyone. *No advertisements. Whether a free user or subscriber, you won’t see any ads. *Pass it forward! Subscribers gain access to hundreds of additional activities and support the free sections for others to enjoy. *What people are saying about Starfall* Listed on PC Magazine’s “15 best Online Learning Services for Kids,” Think Five’s “Top 5 Most Used Apps by Elementary Teachers,” and as one Parent's Magazine's "70 Best Apps for Families." "Kids can learn about letter recognition, phonics, and reading. Skill acquisition is appropriately gradual... Starfall does an excellent job of offering clear and intriguing early literacy lessons." —Common Sense Media “I truly believe that Starfall set the foundation for my future.” —Sarah, undergraduate at Stanford University *Subscription information* If you choose to purchase a Starfall subscription, a $5.99 (USD) payment will be applied to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase and monthly after that. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. This subscription is valid only for home use. It can be used on devices signed in with your Apple ID, as well as any associated Family Sharing devices. *Additional Info* This app requires an internet connection and is intended for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-5. It also supports English language development, special education, and homeschool environments. Privacy Policy: https://teach.starfall.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://teach.starfall.com/terms The Starfall website and applications are program services of Starfall Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) publicly supported nonprofit. Copyright © 2002–2024 by Starfall Education and its licensors. All rights reserved. Starfall® and Starfall.com® are registered trademarks in the U.S., the European Union, and various other countries.

Pinyin Planet turns Chinese Pinyin practice into a playful learning adventure for families and Mandarin beginners. LEARN THROUGH PLAY • Arcade Mix combines different Pinyin skills in one lively session. • Blend Aloud lets learners build and say syllables from initials and finals. • Initials & Finals strengthens sound-part recognition. • Characters connects Chinese characters with their Pinyin. • Tone Flight develops listening skills across the four tones. • Whole Syllables builds fluency with complete syllables. TAKE THE PINYIN CHAMPIONSHIP Complete a 30-question challenge, track accuracy and combos, and create a shareable achievement poster. PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE • Daily free rounds make it easy to build a learning routine. • The mistake notebook saves missed questions for focused review. • Local rankings celebrate progress on the device. • Switch between English and Chinese at any time. MADE WITH FAMILIES IN MIND Learning progress, mistake history, preferences, and local rankings are stored on the device. Pinyin Planet contains no third-party advertising and does not track users across apps or websites. Full Access is available as a one-time in-app purchase. It unlocks all practice packs, the mistake notebook, and longer challenge options. Previous purchases can be restored. Speech activities require microphone and speech-recognition permission. Recognition results may vary depending on the device, environment, and pronunciation.