Summer Educational Fun That Costs Less Than Netflix

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mother and child using ABCmouse

Get your kids back-to-school-ready!

Keep your kiddos academically engaged over the summer with these fantastic deals from ABCmouse and ReadingIQ that make them cheaper – combined – than Netflix streaming! Both ABCmouse and ReadingIQ can be used on any computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access, so your children can take the learning with them wherever they go this summer!

Both ABCmouse and ReadingIQ are 100% safe for kids. They’re fun, and offer educational screen time with no advertising, no pop-up ads, and no external links!


1. Get this great, limited-time deal from ABCmouse.

over the shoulder of a boy using ABCmouse

ABCmouse.com is an online learning program developed by a team of early childhood education experts. Its curriculum includes the core academic skills that children need to be successful from preschool through 2nd grade.

Now through July 8th, hop on over to ABCmouse.com to sign up for a 1-Year subscription for ONLY $45 – just $3.75 per month! That works out to be over 62% off the regular subscription price of $9.95 per month! Better yet, you can add up to 3 child profiles per subscription. This means that you can set up three different children on unique learning paths for only $3.75 per month, total!

Take me to the ABCMouse deal!


2. Score reading on-the-go with this ReadingIQ deal.

child using Reading IQ on iPad

ReadingIQ is a digital library for children aged 12 and under that gives families access to thousands of high-quality books. Designed by the creators of ABCmouse.com, ReadingIQ features the very best children’s literature, including Caldecott and Newbery award winners, National Geographic Kids books, more than 1,000 exclusive titles, and thousands of additional high-interest books from leading publishers.

Now through July 8th, head on over to ReadingIQ where you can sign up for a 1-Year subscription for ONLY $29.99 – just $2.50 per month! That works out to be over 68% off the regular subscription price of $7.99 per month. Best of all, you’ll never have to worry about returning these library books! 😉


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Comments 18

  1. Chelsea

    I have abc mouse my 5 almost 6 year old lost interest in it pretty quickly we paid for a year at a discounted price we found she had more interest in leapfrog academy which is monthly subscription not knocking abc mouse by the way hope it works for your kiddos just sharing my experience ! Thank u hip2save for your posts

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      You’re very welcome, Chelsea! Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us! We sure appreciate it!

    • Alma

      Same here, my 6 year old lost interest 3 months into it. Not worth the annual subscription. I’ll try leap frog academy. Thanks for the suggestion Chelsea.

  2. Tammie

    Does the app read the books out loud?

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      Hi Tammie! It looks like ReadingIQ does offer that – “The collection also includes many Read to Me books to support readers in developing listening comprehension.”

      Hope that helps!

      • Tammie

        Amber, thanks for letting me know. I have a teen that has CP and is intellectually disabled, that is unable to read. She loves to learn and having books read to her. If anyone knows of any other programs that will read aloud, I’d love to know.

        • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

          You’re very welcome, Tammie!

    • Ibetht

      My son likes EPIC! And yes it has the read option. You can sign up for a free trial and see if it works for you.

      • Erin

        We love Epic (ages 7-4)! Tried ABC mouse several times and my kids never liked it (even when they were younger). Epic runs specials every few months. At Halloween last year it was 2 months free. At the beginning of summer they offered 3 months for 3 dollars. I cancel when before o get charged and wait for email with next special. Super easy to cancel (can cancel online!)

  3. Shelbie

    My daughter uses endless reader academy and LOVES IT! And I pay $5.99 a month!

    • Lisa

      Does this app have read to me books?

  4. Melissa

    We did abc mouse and my 3 year old enjoys it. We downloaded all the apps though. There’s maybe 8-10? We’ve enjoyed it. I’m looking into adventure academy for the bigger kids. I’m also interested in feedback for the reading Iq. Does anyone use that already?

  5. Nichole

    My son also had very little interest in ABC mouse. I bought a year subscription. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Even as an adult I get why, it’s kinda boring and very repetitive.
    But he LOVES Khan Academy Kids (FREE app with no ads). Very user friendly and entertaining. It does a better job with covering a wide variety of topics and providing a just right challenge. He continuously chooses over non-educational apps.

  6. Ali

    ABC mouse was a no go for my son too. But he absolutely loves Epic. He reads on it daily. It’s worth every penny. We have had it for almost 2 years now. They have an awesome half off deal during Black Friday. Try reading Catbug. It’s hilarious!!!!.

  7. Phyllis

    Hi I went onto the read IQ site and they don’t say anything about 2999 for a year. The only thing he mentioned is the one-month trial, with 799 there after. When I click on the link in your email it doesn’t bring me any way to sign up for that special offer. How can I sign up for the 2999 a year for that reading site?

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      Hmm, I still find the $29.99 listed as I click through that link above. Maybe try again in a different browser OR switch to desktop view if using a mobile device. Hoping that helps!

  8. Mary

    Sometime in the last couple months, but don’t remember exactly when, there was a free app mentioned that was an educational/game mentioned and now I can’t find the info for it. It may have been just a website and not an app. It was for older children as well. If anyone can help me get the info for it, I would be forever grateful!!
    My email is williamnmarysallee@gmail.com

  9. c

    Yes, my four year old lost interest as well.

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