Newsela Student vs Questsprouts

Connect what’s happening in class to what’s happening in the world around you. Newsela brings authentic, real-world content into the classroom with embedded scaffolds that build knowledge, reading comprehension, and confidence across subject areas. Explore high-interest non-fiction articles, Generation Genius videos, and interactive PhET Simulations. What students can do in this app: EXPLORE HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS Discover fresh content across current events, science, technology, animals, sports, arts, pop culture, engineering, space, and more. READ YOUR OWN WAY Customize the experience with adjustable reading supports like Language Translation and Listen mode. INTERACT WITH ARTICLES Annotate text, take Polls, complete Checks for Understanding, and use Guided Highlighting. STAY ON TRACK View assignments, check due dates, and set up reminders. TAKE ON READING CHALLENGES Pick from a library of interesting articles, build independent reading habits, and earn classroom rewards. Why educators love Newsela: PROVEN SKILL GROWTH Research shows regular Newsela use can lead to up to four (4) additional months of literacy growth. RELEVANT AND TRUSTED Developed by expert learning designers in partnership with trusted publishers to deliver standards-aligned, engaging content each week. What educators are saying: “We need tools that are ever-changing, just like the world.” - New Jersey educator “Gives [students] something they can practice independently.” - Ohio teacher “They are pushing themselves to read at more difficult levels.” - Virginia teacher “They were able to connect to the novel, thereby bringing it to life.” - Michigan educator Since 2013, Newsela has worked toward one mission: Meaningful classroom learning for every student, every day. To get started, download the app and sign in with your school account or learning management system (LMS). Terms of Service: https://newsela.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://newsela.com/legal/newsela-privacy-policy Help Center: https://help.newsela.com/en/

QuestSprouts turns daily learning into a colorful adventure for kids ages 5 to 11. Each quest mixes math, reading, science, and logic into bite-sized challenges that adapt to your child's age band — 5–7, 8–10, or 11 — so the difficulty always feels just right. WHY FAMILIES LOVE IT • Adaptive difficulty that scales as your child improves • A growing garden that rewards practice, not perfection • Daily streaks and gentle reminders that build a learning habit • 100% kid-safe: no third-party ads, no behavioral tracking, no chat • Parent dashboard with progress, time spent, and per-subject mastery HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a child profile (up to 6 per family). 2. Pick a quest. Answer fun questions across subjects. 3. Earn XP and coins, water your garden, and watch sprouts grow into surprising creatures. 4. Unlock new tiers as mastery improves. WHAT'S INCLUDED FREE • 3 quests per day • Full garden mechanics • Streaks, XP, and progress tracking UNLIMITED SUBSCRIPTION ($7.99 / month or $49.99 / year, auto-renewing) • Unlimited daily quests • Early access to new subjects • Cancel anytime in Settings → Subscriptions PRIVACY FIRST We only store what's needed to run the game: a parent email for sign-in and your child's profile (nickname, age band, XP, garden state). We never sell data and never show third-party ads. Questions? Email questsproutsapp@gmail.com — we reply within one business day. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/