Nessy: Learn reading through fun and engagement

Nessy is a Orton-Gillingham based educational, entertainment software designed to help children struggling with dyslexia. Nessy makes fun, online games for children with dyslexia. It aims to make learning an enjoyable and memorable process to help children better retain the information they learn. Nessy was created to increase the level of engagement children had with their learning programs, in order to increase improvements and happiness. Parents download Nessy programs for their kids. These include a variety of games and lessons that slowly walk them through the material they're learning. The bright, animated games reward kids and keep them engaged. Parents love the progress their kids are making with Nessy. It's encouraging to see children grow in their skill and confidence through Nessy. Nessy isn't a good choice for families looking for an off-line resource. Nessy operates through an electronic device and requires screen time.

Grades: Ages 5-16

Cost: Each Nessy program varies in price but most of them cost between $10 to $20 per month.

OTHER DETAILS

Key features

Type of Tool: App, Website

Time required: Students work on Nessy for however long they chose for. Usually 20+ minutes are spent each day.

Special Needs:

Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):

Screens

Screens:  Yes, an electronic device is required

Online requirement:

Time

Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Yes, kids can use it with no help from a parent, teacher or caregiver

Prep Time:  Minimal prep time

Other characteristics

Modality: Audio, Visual, Audiovisual, Hands-on/kinesthetic

Adaptive: Yes, it includes personalization

Educational Philosophy: Orton-Gillingham

Other characteristics:   Fun and entertaining

Accountability

Assessment: Yes, there are built in assessment tools

State Standards: Yes

Teacher Accounts:

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