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TernQuest: K–5 reading and math games, stories and a kid-safe AI tutor

What is TernQuest?

TernQuest is a K–5 learning app that turns reading and math into games, stories and a kid-safe AI tutor — free to start. Children explore a world map of grade-tagged skills with Pip the Arctic tern beside them, while parents and teachers see progress in a simple dashboard. It runs in the browser with no ads and no analytics in kid sessions.

What you get

  • 100+ learning games for reading and math
  • 99 narrated picture books, graded PK–5 (PK–2 reading level)
  • Curriculum aligned to California Common Core, PK–5
  • Pip, a kid-safe AI tutor that gives hints, never answers
  • No ads and no analytics in kid sessions (COPPA-minded)
  • Magic-link login for grown-ups — no passwords
  • Parent weekly reports and daily time limits
  • Teacher classrooms with join codes

Pricing

  • Free: $0 — 1 child, 50+ free games, all 99 narrated stories.
  • Family Pass: $15.99/month or $159.90/year — up to 4 children, everything.
  • Classroom: $99/month or $990/year — up to 35 students.

Frequently asked questions

What is TernQuest?

TernQuest is a K–5 learning app that turns reading and math into games, stories and a kid-safe AI tutor — free to start. Children play through a world map of skills while Pip, an Arctic tern, flies alongside with hints. Grown-ups get a dashboard with progress reports and controls.

What ages and grades is TernQuest for?

It is built for children in Pre-K through 5th grade (roughly ages 4 to 11). Every game and question is grade-tagged, so a kindergartner and a fifth grader each see content at their own level.

Is TernQuest free? What do the Family Pass and Classroom plans add?

Yes, it is free to start. The Free plan ($0) covers 1 child with 50+ free games and all 99 narrated stories. Family Pass is $15.99/month or $159.90/year for up to 4 children with everything unlocked. Classroom is $99/month or $990/year for up to 35 students.

Is TernQuest safe for kids? Are there ads?

There are no ads, ever. Kid sessions run with no analytics or tracking (COPPA-minded), grown-ups sign in with a magic link instead of a password, and children sign in with a join code or PIN chosen by their grown-up.

Who is Pip, and does the AI tutor give away answers?

Pip is a kid-safe AI tutor. Pip gives hints and asks guiding questions but never hands over the answer, so children do the thinking themselves. Parents can turn the AI coach off at any time.

Which curriculum does TernQuest follow?

Reading and math content is aligned to the California Common Core standards for Pre-K through grade 5, with each skill tagged to its primary standard. The full map is public at /curriculum.

Can teachers use TernQuest with a classroom?

Yes. A teacher creates a classroom, shares a join code, and students sign in with it — no student email needed. Teachers can assign practice, group students and see class-wide progress. The Classroom plan supports up to 35 students.

What devices does TernQuest work on?

It runs in any modern web browser on laptops, Chromebooks, tablets and phones. Nothing to install.

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