Note that this feature needs to be unlocked by a parent. This feature is free for 4 months, after which there is a subscription fee if parents elect to become members. This program receives mixed reactions from different children. Arcade-style games predominate, and children less skilled at these types of games may find it difficult accessing their brain power as they focus on navigation issues. However, none of the games really require difficult maneuvers, so it will boil down to taste in the end.
Motivational incentive is high, and a good variety of skills are covered.
Early second-graders might find some of the reading drills difficult, however. Reading skills are neatly organized into the five different difficulty levels, and word lists are also well-organized. Note that this title is identical to Reading Blaster 2nd Grade in most respects. This updated version features the new SmartPoints rewards as well as the Virtual Classroom free trial. Because much focus is on various reading, spelling, and grammar rules that are taught in second grade, this would make a good refresher for children who have already completed grade two and could use some brushing up on reading facts.