What Is Reading Eggs?

ABC Reading Eggs is a highly innovative online literacy program "that makes learning essential reading skills a fun and motivating experience for kids." Reading Eggs, a product of Leichhardt, New South Wales, Australia-based Blake eLearning, was formulated by a veteran team of teachers, writers, animators and software developers. Reading Eggs' slogan is: "Where children learn to read!"

What Products & Services Does Reading Eggs Offer?

Reading Eggs features both online subscriptions and book packs. The offerings include:

Subscriptions:

• 12 Month Subscription - Access to Reading Eggs website for one year - $65 United States, $79.95 Australia, £39.95 United Kingdom
• 6 Month Subscription - Access to Reading Eggs website for six months - $49.95 United States, $59.95 Australia, £29.95 United Kingdom

Book Products:

• Reading Eggs Level One Book Pack - $65 United States, $79.95 Australia, £39.95 United Kingdom
• Reading Eggs Level Two Book Pack - $65 United States, $79.95 Australia, £39.95 United Kingdom
• Reading Eggs Mega Book Pack Level One and Two - $110 United States, $119.95 Australia, £69.95 United Kingdom

What Does Reading Eggs Encompass?

The Reading Eggs introductory course is comprised of 120 lessons, which are designed for 4- to 7-year-olds who are learning to read. Reading Eggs features such helpful accessories as animations, games, songs and rewards. Reading Eggs' Storylands' Clinker Castle aids youngsters in building reading fluency and comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, grammar and punctuation skills.

Reading Eggspress also offers programs for older kids who wish to build on their reading skills. 

Are There Any Special Requirements for Online Access?

Customers must meet the following minimum requirements for online access:

• High Speed Broadband Internet Service
• Windows: Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 3.6, Google Chrome
• Mac: Safari 4.0, Firefox 3.6, Google Chrome
• Screen Resolution: 1024×768
• Flash Player: 10.1
• Working Sound Card

Is a Free Trial Offered?

Yes. Reading Eggs offers a free 14-day trial for parents and teachers. No credit card is required. 

Are Free Lessons Offered?

Yes. Reading Eggs offers free sample lessons: 

• Level 1 The Zoo Lesson 6
• Level 1 The Zoo Lesson 26
• Level 2 The Playground Lesson 3

Does Reading Eggs Offer Any Apps?

Yes. Reading Eggs currently offers the following apps for iPad, iPhone and Android devices:

• Eggy Words
• Reading Eggs Spelling
• Tap the Cat
• Targeting Maths
• Eggy Alphabet
• Eggy Nursery Rhymes

Is There a Refund Policy?

Yes. States official company policy: "Reading Eggs offers a no questions asked 10 day money back guarantee. No refunds will be offered beyond this time. Physical product returns in the United States should be addressed to: Reading Eggs Product Returns, 37 West 26th Street, Suite 201, New York, NY 10010 USA.

What About Customer Service?

Reading Eggs offers the following customer service and contact options:

• Email contact form at readingeggs.com
• Email: contact@readingeggs 
• Email Technical Help: support@readingeggs.com 
• Email Apps: apps@readingeggs.com
• Toll Free Parents: 1-877-661-4898
• Toll Free Teachers: 1-877-394-6695

How Long Has Reading Eggs Been in Business?

The ABC Reading Eggs program launched business operations in 2008. Reading Eggs is a product of Blake eLearning, a global company specializing in literacy products for schools and educators. Blake eLearning makes its headquarters at 655 Parramatta Rd., Leichhardt NSW 2040 Australia.

Reading Eggs maintains a social media presence on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. The Reading Eggs News blog is also featured at its website.