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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get started?

  • Create your child’s profile

  • Choose learning preferences

  • Start the first lesson

Learning begins immediately.

How is ZillyPlanet different from other learning apps?

  • Learning adapts beyond difficulty level

  • Understanding matters more than speed

  • Parents receive clear insight

  • Learning time stays focused

Can we stop or pause our subscription?

  • Yes

  • Parents stay in control of their plan

Can multiple children use one account?

  • Each child has their own learning profile

  • Sibling options are available depending on plan

Does ZillyPlanet replace school or homework?

  • No

  • ZillyPlanet supports learning alongside school

  • It works well for practice, reinforcement, and confidence building

Is ZillyPlanet safe for kids?

  • No ads

  • No social features

  • Opt-in leaderboards

  • No student-to-student communication

Are rewards required?

  • No

  • Rewards are optional and parent-controlled

  • Default rewards cost nothing

  • Parents choose what motivates their child

Does ZillyPlanet include text-to-speech?

  • Yes, optional feature

  • Text-to-speech is available for questions, hints, and explanations

  • This supports reading differences without reducing thinking

Does ZillyPlanet support neurodiverse learners?

Yes. ZillyPlanet is designed for a wide range of learning needs, including:

  • ADHD

  • Dyslexia or reading challenges

  • Autism

  • Processing speed differences

  • Anxiety around learning

Support adapts quietly without labels or comparisons.

What can parents see in the dashboard?

  • Progress by topic

  • Accuracy trends

  • Hint usage patterns

  • Time spent learning

The focus is understanding, not grades.

How does ZillyPlanet help parents?

  • Clear insight into what your child understands

  • Visibility into where they struggle

  • Weekly summaries in plain language

  • Simple guidance you can use right away

You do not need to reteach math.

What happens if my child is ahead?

  • Challenge increases within the same skill

  • Deeper thinking is introduced

  • Progress stays grounded so foundations are not skipped

  • After the entire grade is mastered, the student can advance

What happens if my child is behind grade level?

  • ZillyPlanet adjusts quietly

  • Foundational gaps are filled without labels with parent adjustments

  • Your child works at a level that feels doable

There is no public indication of being “behind.”

Can my child just click through answers?

  • No

  • Guessing patterns slow the experience down

  • Understanding is required to move forward

  • Rewards decrease when rushing or retrying

How much time should my child spend on ZillyPlanet?

  • Most families use it in short, focused sessions

  • Many parents choose 15–25 minutes at a time

  • Quality of learning matters more than time spent

Is ZillyPlanet a game?

  • No

  • ZillyPlanet uses stories and characters to guide learning

  • Games exist to apply skills after learning, not replace it

Learning cannot be skipped, rushed, or “gamed.”

How does ZillyPlanet personalize learning?

  • Learning pace adjusts automatically

  • Support increases when a child struggles

  • Challenge increases when a child is ready

  • Gaps are addressed quietly through prerequisite skills

Two children can work on the same topic and experience it differently.

What subjects does ZillyPlanet include?

  • Math is the current focus

  • Science and additional STEM areas are in progress

What grades does ZillyPlanet cover?

  • Grades 2 through 8

  • Content, tone, and characters change as kids get older

  • Learning paths grow with the child year over year

Who is ZillyPlanet for?

  • Parents supporting learning at home

  • Homeschool families

  • Tutors and small learning groups

  • Educators (through a free beta program)

ZillyPlanet works well for kids who are:

  • Ahead but uneven

  • Behind and discouraged

  • Anxious about math

  • Neurodiverse

  • Losing confidence in school learning

What is ZillyPlanet?

  • ZillyPlanet is a personalized STEM learning platform for kids in grades 2–8

  • It adapts to how each child learns, not just their grade level

  • Learning focuses on understanding, reasoning, and confidence

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