{"id":23796,"date":"2024-07-12T06:18:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T14:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=23796"},"modified":"2025-11-14T20:20:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T04:20:00","slug":"efficacy-studies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/efficacy-studies\/23796","title":{"rendered":"Efficacy Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ABCmouse-free-educational-games-kids-tablet.jpg\" alt=\"Two young girls laughing while playing on an i-pad.\" class=\"wp-image-54189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ABCmouse-free-educational-games-kids-tablet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ABCmouse-free-educational-games-kids-tablet-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ABCmouse-free-educational-games-kids-tablet-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is ABCmouse Effective?<\/strong> <strong>Real Studies That Show the Learning Impact<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-advice-table-ofcontents has-background\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#e9f5ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#bdd7ff\">Table of Contents<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1214da26049a8d0b7331ae227f4eb140\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#math-literacy\" title=\"\">ABCmouse Doubles Early Learning Gains in Math and Reading<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-03198bb2422e1f8913a297153b36b374\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#academic-success\" title=\"\">ABCmouse\u2019s Impact on Pre-K and Kindergarten Academic Success<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c389408ff9d2d31bc4180ed47429cb89\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#school-readiness\" title=\"\">ABCmouse Enhances School Readiness Transitioning from Head Start to Kindergarten<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0a7eb04b3d09b5c5927df2958ae589b4\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a href=\"#accelerates-learning\" title=\"\"><strong><strong>ABCmouse Accelerates Kindergarten Learning Through Home-Based Solution<\/strong><\/strong>s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6478571b0c76ed0674103c825ae4f21b\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong><a href=\"#reduces-learning-loss\" title=\"\">&nbsp;3 Ways ABCmouse Reduces Summer Learning Loss<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c6a4560eb89def938b00229e6637431a\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#combat-summer-slide\" title=\"\">ABCmouse\u2019s Effectiveness in Combating the Summer Slide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c93b6cd1d53290da6b1f1c45568d1ef3\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><a href=\"#game-based-learning\" title=\"\">ABCmouse &amp; <strong>The Benefits of Game-Based Learning<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading\"><strong>Why Research Matters When Choosing an Educational App<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-49fbe5dceebeab5dab1784a43939c6b1\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\">With so many learning apps available today, it&#8217;s hard to know which one will actually make a difference in your child\u2019s education. <strong>Choosing an app backed by research can help you feel confident that your child will make educational gains while using the program you&#8217;ve selected. <\/strong>Research-based apps are designed with how kids learn best in mind, have been tested with real students, and are shown to support important skills like reading, math, and school readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-69f7d4a8958e246252d8ebb8e51e3b00\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\">ABCmouse has been the subject of multiple research studies. These studies show the following benefits from using ABCmouse:  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LightbulbIcon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23743\" style=\"width:85px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LightbulbIcon.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/LightbulbIcon-288x300.png 288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-frosted-sky-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">Researched Backed Benefits of Using ABCmouse*<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"border-radius:15px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-midnight-blue-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-aa0f9b44270d610389dd1f0b8829cddf\">\n<li>Pre-k and kindergarten students using ABCmouse improved their early reading and math skills. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using ABCmouse improved school readiness for rising kindergarteners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children using ABCmouse at home showed accelerated learning gains in literacy and math.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using ABCmouse decreased summer learning loss. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The more children use ABCmouse, the more they learn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular use of ABCmouse can help children of all skill levels, particularly those who start the summer with low skill levels, catch up to their higher-skilled peers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ABCmouse uses game-based learning, which research suggests boosts engagement, learning, and motivation, as well cognitive development and social-emotional learning. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dbff9a1b0b75222d53bb9ba0a79b16ab\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\">*Learn the details of each of these research findings below. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"math-literacy\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">ABCmouse Doubles Early Learning Gains in Math and Reading<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/boy-on-tablet-social-emotional-learning-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57184\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/boy-on-tablet-social-emotional-learning-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/boy-on-tablet-social-emotional-learning--300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/boy-on-tablet-social-emotional-learning--768x416.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study Overview:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c1c1c672b7a9a54a559cd27b301e5706\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\"><strong>This randomized controlled study explored how using ABCmouse at home impacts learning outcomes for children ages 3\u20135<\/strong>. Conducted from February to July 2023, the research included 253 children from California and Texas. Participants were randomly assigned to either use ABCmouse or continue with their usual afterschool activities. The study focused on measuring growth in foundational literacy and math skills using the Woodcock-Johnson IV assessment tools.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Findings:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-658a81d1fb9a36e3967ab99c733ff7a5\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Children who used ABCmouse for about 3.5 months showed <strong>2.5 times more growth in phonological processing skills and 1.6 to 2 times greater improvement in math problem solving and quantitative reasoning<\/strong> compared to their peers. Parents also reported overwhelmingly positive results\u2014<strong>90% said ABCmouse had a positive impact on their child\u2019s learning<\/strong>, and every parent surveyed said they would recommend the program to others.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aofl-orange-btn is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/doubles-early-learning-gains\/65574\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#ffb865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Read Full Study <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"academic-success\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong>ABCmouse\u2019s Impact on Pre-K and Kindergarten Academic Success<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/study_student_outcomes2.jpg\" alt=\"Young child sitting in a classroom smiling.\" class=\"wp-image-19732\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/study_student_outcomes2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/study_student_outcomes2-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/study_student_outcomes2-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study Overview:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8c6731b0194dccc255c8d39403cdd60\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Early childhood education plays a pivotal role in preventing school failure and fostering academic success.<\/strong> To evaluate the impact of ABCmouse, Age of Learning partnered with the Tupelo Public School District to conduct two studies tracking pre-kindergarten students and their progress into kindergarten. <strong>The research focused on how consistent use of ABCmouse affects foundational literacy and math skills among young learners, especially those identified as at risk for academic challenges.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Findings:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33867ba74b7964dbc7c44f4937fdcdaf\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">The studies demonstrated that<strong> students who regularly used ABCmouse experienced significant academic growth<\/strong>. In pre-K, students who completed more ABCmouse activities showed greater improvement in kindergarten readiness scores. In kindergarten, <strong>those with full access to ABCmouse achieved 120% greater growth in literacy and 150% greater growth in math<\/strong> from fall to winter, compared to peers with limited access. Additionally, students with lower starting scores were able to catch up to their peers, and overall performance in literacy and math at year-end was strongly predicted by the number of ABCmouse learning activities completed across both school years<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aofl-orange-btn is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/study-abcmouses-impact-on-pre-k-and-kindergarten-academic-success\/19675\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#ffb865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Read Full Study <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image u-m-hide\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0015\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Mobile-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image u-d-hide aofl-mb-3rem-margin \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-89754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop.png 393w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Learning-Made-Easy-CTA-Desktop-211x300.png 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"school-readiness\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong>ABCmouse Enhances School Readiness Transitioning from Head Start to Kindergarten<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/study_head_start2.jpg\" alt=\"Preschoolers learning on I-pads. \" class=\"wp-image-19720\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/study_head_start2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/study_head_start2-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/study_head_start2-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study Overview:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6eb8523c8ae36373797a8b620497d8a1\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\">In this study, conducted in collaboration with Albina Head Start, we <strong>examined the efficacy of integrating ABCmouse usage into their curriculum to bolster school readiness <\/strong>among young learners transitioning from Head Start to kindergarten.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Findings:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-434275dfdb1144cf595ea0bca80e78a9\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">The study highlights the impact of digital learning tools like ABCmouse in creating a more seamless transition for children entering formal schooling. <strong>Results showed enhanced school readiness and smoother transitions for students<\/strong>, highlighting ABCmouse\u2019s role in supporting early educational development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aofl-orange-btn is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/study-abcmouse-enhances-school-readiness-transitioning-from-head-start-to-kindergarten\/19664\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#ffb865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Read Full Study <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"accelerates-learning\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong>ABCmouse Accelerates Kindergarten Learning Through Home-Based Solution<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/study_accelerates_kindergarten2.jpg\" alt=\"Kindergarten age children learning online. \" class=\"wp-image-19705\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/study_accelerates_kindergarten2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/study_accelerates_kindergarten2-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/study_accelerates_kindergarten2-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study Overview:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f5536fbd1a92e5fb9e2d89611414aa15\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\">To evaluate the impact of home-based learning with ABCmouse, Age of Learning conducted a 13-week randomized controlled trial with 281 kindergarten-aged children in Southern California. <strong>The study examined whether regular use of ABCmouse at home could accelerate literacy and math development<\/strong>, with children completing 45 minutes of usage per week on average.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Findings:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c33124ce5f48b9be392787ffcab83161\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Children who used ABCmouse at home demonstrated<\/strong> <strong>25% greater growth<\/strong> in early literacy skills than their peers who did not use the program. The effects were even more pronounced among students who began the study with lower performance: they showed <strong>33% more growth in literacy<\/strong> and <strong>48% more growth in math<\/strong> compared to similar children in the control group. These results underscore the effectiveness of ABCmouse not only for general skill development but also as a supportive tool for helping struggling learners catch up.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aofl-orange-btn is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/study-abcmouse-accelerates-kindergarten-learning-through-home-based-solution\/17504\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#ffb865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Read Full Study <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"reduces-learning-loss\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong><strong>&nbsp;3 Ways ABCmouse Reduces Summer Learning Loss<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/summer-learning-loss-main.jpg\" alt=\"Young girl playing on a laptop. \" class=\"wp-image-7831\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/summer-learning-loss-main.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/summer-learning-loss-main-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/summer-learning-loss-main-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study Overview:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6539b19151b6edd45b796c002ef847d6\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\">To explore ABCmouse\u2019s potential to support summer learning, WestEd\u2014an independent research agency\u2014conducted a large-scale study funded by Schmidt Futures. In partnership with Age of Learning, <strong>the study assessed how children ages 2\u20138 used ABCmouse during the summer of 2020, with a focus on learning gains and equity.<\/strong> Over 14,000 children across the U.S. participated, with usage and performance data collected through ABCmouse\u2019s digital assessment platform.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Findings:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9525eae9c6eae3ff00d5319624fcea4a\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Children who used ABCmouse for at least 45 minutes per week<\/strong> and completed 15 Learning Activities across at least three days <strong>showed significant improvements in literacy and math<\/strong>. Those with higher usage\u2014whether through structured lessons or free play\u2014experienced even greater learning gains. Most notably, children who started the summer with lower skill levels were able to catch up to higher-performing peers by up to 87%, significantly narrowing the achievement gap. Additionally, <strong>more than 80% of parents<\/strong> <strong>reported that ABCmouse increased their child\u2019s motivation, independence, and interest in learning.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aofl-orange-btn is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/abcmouse-summer-learning-loss-prevention\/2007\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#ffb865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Read Full Study <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"combat-summer-slide\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><strong>ABCmouse\u2019s Effectiveness in Combating the Summer Slide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/study_summer_slide2.jpg\" alt=\"A brother and a sister playing ABCmouse on an i-pad.\" class=\"wp-image-19745\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/study_summer_slide2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/study_summer_slide2-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/study_summer_slide2-768x256.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study Overview:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c9016659691cd12574ca833f24a495b6\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\">Summer learning loss can impact early academic progress. To address this challenge, <strong>Age of Learning partnered with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) to investigate whether at-home use of ABCmouse could reduce \u201csummer slide\u201d in reading and math among rising first graders.<\/strong> The study included 999 children randomly assigned to either use ABCmouse at home during the summer or serve as a control group.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Findings:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a62a7f2c9790767ee62117bd2dd1c5cd\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\"><strong>Children who used ABCmouse regularly over the summer\u2014completing at least 208 learning activities\u2014showed significantly greater gains in reading <\/strong>compared to the control group, with outcomes equivalent to one month of academic instruction. By winter of the following school year, these children retained their progress and demonstrated gains equaling two months of instructional time. While math gains were less pronounced, trends suggested a positive association between ABCmouse usage and math improvement. Additionally, <strong>82% of parents<\/strong> <strong>reported a meaningful impact on their child\u2019s learning<\/strong>, and 89% supported continued ABCmouse use in first grade.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aofl-orange-btn is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/study-abcmouses-effectiveness-in-combating-the-summer-slide\/19693\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#ffb865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Read Full Study <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full u-m-hide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0012\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Turn-Screen-Time-Into-Learning-Time-CTA-Desktop-1.png\" alt=\"ABCmouse banner: 'Turn Screen Time into Learning Time' with 'Try FREE for 30 Days!' and pricing text; right side shows a mom and child using a tablet together.\" class=\"wp-image-97458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Turn-Screen-Time-Into-Learning-Time-CTA-Desktop-1.png 924w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Turn-Screen-Time-Into-Learning-Time-CTA-Desktop-1-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Turn-Screen-Time-Into-Learning-Time-CTA-Desktop-1-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image u-d-hide aofl-mb-3rem-margin \">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/abc\/prospect-register\/?src_tag=wp:cta:0025\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Turn-Screen-Time-Into-Learning-Time-CTA-Mobile.png\" alt=\"Mother and child learning on a tablet in an ABCmouse ad, featuring the slogan \u201cTurn Screen Time into Learning Time\u201d and a red \u201cTry FREE for 30 Days\u201d button.\" class=\"wp-image-97460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Turn-Screen-Time-Into-Learning-Time-CTA-Mobile.png 393w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABCmouse-Turn-Screen-Time-Into-Learning-Time-CTA-Mobile-197x300.png 197w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-advice-subheading anchor-link-with-margin has-text-color\" id=\"game-based-learning\" style=\"color:#033eaa;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">ABCmouse &amp; <strong>The Benefits of Game-Based Learning <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/game-based-learning-girl-with-tablet.jpg\" alt=\"A child that is experiencing the joy and light of learning from ABCmouse on an i-pad.\" class=\"wp-image-57524\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/game-based-learning-girl-with-tablet.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/game-based-learning-girl-with-tablet-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/game-based-learning-girl-with-tablet-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#dfe4ff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research Overview:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ce0f8d27dcb45e7e6db0f88a5ee4996\" style=\"color:#01075f;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;line-height:1.5\">This article features several research studies from outside, independent resources, highlighting the benefits of game-based learning. These educational studies show that online game-based learning is effective for young children because it combines <strong>active engagement<\/strong>, <strong>instant feedback<\/strong>, and <strong>motivation through play<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Findings:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"border-radius:35px;background-color:#fffeed;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1e9a8840 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin aofl-no-padding has-text-color\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">Studies suggest that online game-based learning improves literacy and math skills, boosts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/the-cognitive-benefits-of-game-based-learning\/56872\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">cognitive development<\/a>, and aids in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/how-online-games-help-social-emotional-learning\/57047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">social-emotional learning<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aofl-orange-btn is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/online-game-based-learning-why-it-works\/56458\" style=\"color:#01075f;background-color:#ffb865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Read Full Study <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-969d65de0fa9c91368763e80c22cf22e\" style=\"color:#01075f;line-height:1.5\">ABCmouse is dedicated to providing effective digital learning solutions for early childhood education. Our research and efficacy studies offer valuable insights into the positive impact of our platform on young learners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aofl-mb-3rem-margin aofl-desktop-margin has-frosted-sky-background-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">See what parents are saying about ABCmouse!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\">Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse-reviews\" rel=\"ugc\" title=\"\">our reviews<\/a> to learn why millions of parents love ABCmouse!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ABCmouse FAQ<\/strong> <strong>Section<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Is ABCmouse effective?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Yes, ABCmouse is an effective learning tool for children ages 2-8. Research highlights the app&#8217;s ability to improve early literacy and numeracy skills in pre-k students, prevent summer learning loss, and boost school readiness. It also uses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/online-game-based-learning-why-it-works\/56458\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">game-based learning<\/a>\u2014an evidence-backed approach known to enhance learning, engagement, and motivation, while also supporting cognitive and social-emotional development. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How does ABCmouse improve learning?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc1dc63a47bb47698f5d3580f803497b\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">ABCmouse improves learning with its engaging and interactive curriculum, which includes over 10,000 games, animated videos, puzzles, and more, and is designed to make learning fun and reinforce essential skills. The app also offers a personalized Learning Path for each child, a motivating reward system to keep children excited to learn, and printable offline materials to complement online learning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>Is ABCmouse a good learning tool?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7720dafeecad8dbb4c5c581b44b6fe5e\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">Yes, research suggests that ABCmouse is a good learning tool. Studies show that ABCmouse can double gains in early literacy and math skills in pre-k children, improve school readiness, and even help prevent summer learning loss. ABCmouse is a game-based learning app for children ages 2-8 and features curricula for reading, math, science, social studies, and art. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong><strong>What does ABCmouse teach?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">ABCmouse includes subjects like reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music. It includes over 10,000 activities and 850+ lessons designed for children aged 2\u20138. It&#8217;s the #1 most downloaded kids&#8217; education app. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/program\/abc-learning-program-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore the curriculum<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong><strong>How does ABCmouse compare to other learning apps?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p class=\"has-midnight-blue-color has-text-color\" style=\"line-height:1.5\">You can find an in-depth comparison of ABCmouse to other educational apps in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/abcmouse-vs-other-early-education-apps\/16885\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">ABCmouse VS Other Early Education Apps<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dd225191 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<printables-email-registration style=\"width:fit-content;display:flex;margin:auto\" class=\"wp-block-abcmouse-printables-email-registration\"><\/printables-email-registration>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aofl-printable-bottom-banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"448\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-9587\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Image-2.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Image-2.png 928w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Image-2-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Placeholder-Image-2-768x371.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\"><strong>Looking for More Fun Activities?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b5994976 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button printable-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/category-activities\"><strong>See All ABCmouse Activities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how ABCmouse enhances early childhood education through five key studies on its impact. 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