Freckle

Keeping track of every child’s “just-right” level in math and reading is tough, especially in multi-age homeschools. Freckle is one of the few adaptive platforms we’ve used that handles both math and ELA (plus some social studies and science) while giving adults clear, actionable data. Developed by Renaissance to be classroom- and homeschool-friendly, Freckle starts with short diagnostics, then serves leveled practice, word study, and nonfiction reading while teachers or parents assign skills and monitor growth. We love that kids can work at their own level rather than being locked to a specific grade, and that the dashboard makes it easy to spot when a learner is ready to move up or needs more scaffolding. It’s ideal for families using a mix of curricula who want one place to consolidate practice and track progress, especially if you’re also in a Renaissance-using school or charter. Some features sit behind school or premium licenses, and the interface feels more “edtech” than game, but the breadth of content makes it strong value compared to piecing together multiple apps. Pro tip: use Freckle to assign short review sets after finishing a unit in your main curriculum so skills stay fresh.