ABC Reading Eggs Review: "Massive Help" for Preschooler

In this ABC Reading Eggs review, preschooler parent Sheridan McAnulty shares her family's ABC Reading Eggs journey. The mother‑of‑two says her family has been using ABC Reading Eggs for three years, when her eldest child started kindergarten in 2018. Her preschool daughter Aria got her very own account just after she turned three‑years‑of‑age.

Was there a reason you started using the program?

We started using the program to improve our children's vocabulary, comprehension and reading skills. Also, to develop a joy of reading and learning.

Which programs does your preschooler use?

Aria is currently using ABC Reading Eggs Junior and ABC Mathseeds.

How often does your preschooler Aria use ABC Reading Eggs?

On average Aria uses ABC Reading Eggs once to twice a week for approximately 30 to 50 minutes each time. We usually let her decide when she wants to use it and for how long, as we don't want it to seem like a chore.

What's your child's favourite thing about ABC Reading Eggs?

Aria's favourite thing about ABC Reading Eggs is being able to see her progress as she completes tasks as well as the animations and characters. She enjoys the egg surprises and showing us how well she can perform in certain activities.

What do you, as a parent, love about ABC Reading Eggs?

As parents the thing we love most about ABC Reading Eggs is that the app is very easy for a child to navigate and requires very little supervision.

Do you feel that your child is learning the key skills a preschooler needs from the program?

I definitely feel Aria is learning the essential knowledge that a preschooler needs from using the program. The educators at the preschool she attends have commented on her great understanding of simple mathematics, spelling and reading. The skills she has practised while using ABC Reading Eggs have made it far easier for her to understand and excel in tasks within her class environment.

What do you find motivates your child the most with the program?

In our experience the main motivator for Aria while using ABC Reading Eggs is unlocking eggs and seeing what is inside, she loves the surprise aspect as well as the reward for completing tasks.

Do you feel that ABC Reading Eggs has helped prepare your child for starting school and in what way?

ABC Reading Eggs has undoubtedly been a massive help in preparing Aria for starting school. Namely teaching her phonics skills, letters and simple addition and subtraction in an easy, fun and memorable way.

How does Aria feel about what she's learned while using the ABC Reading Eggs program?

Aria's confidence in reading has grown immensely since using ABC Reading Eggs. She is extremely proud of herself when she completes tasks without assistance and always wants to show others how well she can do.

Four‑year‑old preschooler Aria has picked up key early literacy and numeracy skills, since starting her ABC Reading Eggs journey. Get an ABC Reading Eggs Free Trial today!

How has the program helped with Aria's independent learning?

ABC Reading Eggs has really improved Aria's independence not only with learning but also with using technology. Because the app is so easy to navigate, she is confident to open it and select the activity she wants to do completely on her own. Even though she can't remember all the category names, the images above them help her to find what she is looking for.

Does Aria have a favourite ABC Reading Eggs or ABC Mathseeds character?

Aria absolutely loves the monkey from ABC Mathseeds! She talks to it constantly while playing and is so animated in their conversation that we sometimes think she is talking to a real person.