IN THE FIELD GUIDE
hopscotch
hopscotch.kids
Hopscotch is an educational software designed for children ages 3 to 8 to support reading development by personalizing practice based on each child's current reading skills. It uses a literacy engine grounded in the Science of Reading to analyze any book and generate tailored games that prepare the child to read that book effectively.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Sep 13, 2026
A good fit for
- Children ages 3 to 8 who are learning to read and their parents or caregivers seeking personalized reading support.
Know the limitations
- The software is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 8, so it may not be suitable for older readers.
- Hopscotch does not use typical gamification elements like points or rewards, which may not appeal to children who are motivated by such features.
What you can do
- Helping parents support their child's reading development at home with personalized practice based on books the child chooses.
- Accelerating reading skills by turning any book into a set of targeted games that build the skills needed to read that book.
Features
- Personalized game packs matched to a child's exact reading stage based on any book they want to read.
- A literacy engine that classifies phonics patterns, tracks skill progression, and matches content to the child's reading stage.
- No gamification elements like points, streaks, or sounds to encourage sustained attention and focus on reading skills.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
Not confirmed yet.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
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A practical workflow
- Pick any book the child wants to read from home or library.
- Hopscotch analyzes the book to identify which words are easy, challenging, or likely to trip up the child and provides a fit rating.
- Generate and play or print a personalized game pack matched to the child's reading stage.
- Practice the games together to build skills and connection, preparing the child to read the book confidently.
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