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Program summary
Math Shelf: Early Math Mastery is a learning platform built to strengthen foundational math for preschool and kindergarten children. It delivers targeted activities and lessons designed to meet and extend early elementary expectations, and it can be used both in classrooms and at home.
Evidence and recognition
- Backed by multiple peer-reviewed studies that demonstrate measurable benefits for young learners.
- Honored with the Re-Imagine Education award for Best Learning App.
- Curriculum mapped to Common Core goals while offering content that goes beyond typical kindergarten-level expectations.
How it personalizes learning
Math Shelf places students at the right starting point using initial assessments, then adapts lesson sequences to each child’s level so instruction stays appropriate and challenging as they progress.
Access, compatibility, and delivery
- Delivered from the cloud so work is available across devices and locations.
- Compatible with iPhone and iPad; requires iPhone 6 or newer and iOS 11.0 or later.
- Subscription plans unlock additional games and administrative tools.
Funding and trials
Math Shelf has received support from foundations including the Valhalla Foundation and the Heising-Simons Foundation. Educators can request a complimentary trial to evaluate the program in their classrooms.
Suggested alternative
Toca Life World — Create & Explore Your Story! — is listed as a free, child-focused creative app that some families and teachers consider as an alternative experience alongside Math Shelf.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free
