For parents and grown-ups · Pre-K to Grade 6
Kernel's Playhouse Learning is a home-learning app for children aged about 4 to 12. It covers Math, Reading and Writing, Science and Social Studies, one short lesson at a time. Ladyfinger hosts every class, the Narrator explains each step, and Kernel helps along the way.
Built to Florida B.E.S.T. standards (self-checked, not accredited).
See how it worksEvery child follows the same simple path. Pick a grade, pick a subject, then work through the units and lessons in order.
1 · Grade
Pre-K, Kindergarten, or Grades 1 to 6.
2 · Subject
Math, Reading and Writing, Science, Social Studies.
3 · Unit
A group of lessons on one big idea, ending with a unit check.
4 · Lesson
A short narrated video, worked examples and practice with gentle hints.
A unit counts as Mastered at 80% or more on the first full try. Below that, your child gets hints and a fresh retry. There are no timers, lives or rankings. A wrong answer gets a gentle hint and another try.
Four subjects in every grade from Pre-K to Grade 6. Each grade ends with a "Ready for the next grade" practice check.
Math
Counting and shapes in Pre-K, up to ratios, percents, equations and statistics in Grade 6.
Reading and Writing
Letters and sounds, then stories, facts, grammar and writing. Grade 3 gets a longer reading track.
Science
Senses and weather first, then matter, forces, life cycles, ecosystems, Earth and space.
Social Studies
Family and community, maps, Florida history and government, America, and the ancient world.
Pre-K is learning through play across the Florida early learning areas, with no pass or fail words.
Lessons are mapped to Florida B.E.S.T. standards for Math and English Language Arts, Florida NGSSS for Science and Social Studies, and the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for Pre-K. The mapping is our own self-check. The app is not accredited.
Practice checks follow the same standards and the same mix of topics as Florida's grade-level tests. On every score screen we say: practice aligned to the same standards and blueprint; not an official FAST score.
We do not promise that a child will pass a grade or a test. A teacher, tutor or evaluator you choose is the right judge of grade-level progress.
Florida home-education families keep a portfolio of their child's work. The grown-ups area of the app can print a log of lessons finished and sample work, so you can add it to your own portfolio. It never asks for your child's legal name, birthdate or address.
This is a record kept by the parent. It is not an educational evaluation under s. 1002.41(1)(f), F.S., and the app is not a certified teacher, test or psychologist.
Using the app does not by itself meet Florida's home education law. Check the rules with your school district or a home-education adviser.
No accounts
No sign-in for children. Nothing to sign up for inside the app.
No child data
No names, photos, voice or microphone. Progress stays only on your device.
Works offline
No ads, no chat, no links out and no buying inside the lessons.
Grown-up gate
Progress reports and printing sit behind a simple grown-ups check.
Is this a school?
No. It is a learning app that a parent uses at home. It is not a school, an accredited program or a replacement for the choices Florida law leaves to you.
Will my child pass their grade?
We can't promise that, and no app honestly can. The practice checks show where your child is strong and where to practise more.
Who are Ladyfinger and Kernel?
They are characters from Kernel's Playhouse. Ladyfinger hosts each class, the Narrator explains the lesson, and Kernel helps with a curious question or two.
When can we start?
The app is being built and checked now. This page will say when it is ready. [OWNER TO SET]
© Kernel's Playhouse. DRAFT page – wording to be reviewed by an educator and counsel before publishing.