Prodigy English review

Prodigy English is the free option for kids who want a full game and do not mind that spelling is one part of broader English practice. Players gather materials, craft decorations and build their own world, and they answer reading and language questions to restore the energy that lets them keep building. Prodigy says the game is aligned to Common Core reading, language and writing standards for grades 1 to 6, and teachers get free assessments and real-time reports. One Prodigy account covers both Prodigy English and Prodigy Math. All educational content is free; a separate Prodigy English Membership adds more Wishcoin, extra rewards and goal features. The limits for a spelling list are clear: you cannot enter a child's weekly words, and the questions cover reading and language as a whole. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

Kids in grades 1 to 6 who already like Prodigy Math

Price

Free educational content; optional Prodigy English Membership sold separately.

And all of Prodigy Math and Prodigy English’s educational content is free!
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Aligned to Common Core reading, language and writing standards for grades 1 to 6
• Players answer questions to restore energy and keep building their own world
• Free teacher tools for assessments and real-time reports
• One account covers Prodigy English and Prodigy Math
• Optional English Membership adds more Wishcoin and in-game rewards

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: All educational content is free
• Strength: Teachers can align in-game questions with their lessons
• Strength: Kids who play Prodigy Math do not need a new account
• Weakness: Covers reading and language broadly, not spelling alone
• Weakness: You cannot load your own spelling list
• Weakness: Memberships for Math and English are sold separately

Key facts

• Grades: 1 to 6
• Standards: Common Core reading, language and writing
• Price: Free; membership optional
• Account: Shared with Prodigy Math

Where it ranks

Prodigy English is No. 5 in our Best Games to Help With Spelling verdict.