PLAY GAMES

Bring Game-Based Literacy to Your Classroom

Turn reluctant readers into engaged learners. Shoelace makes students choose to read because the game makes them want to.

For Your Classroom

Why Teachers Choose Shoelace

Saves You Time

The platform handles differentiation automatically. No lesson planning, no grading, no specialized training required.

Students Actually Engage

Game-based learning means students choose to practice. No more fighting to get reluctant readers to complete assignments.

Real Results You Can See

Dashboard shows exactly which skills students have mastered and where they need support, without any extra assessment.

I'm able to assign lessons that correlate with my current curriculum or by need. It allows me to differentiate the skills students are working on to better target their areas of need.

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Victoria Agne Teacher, Newaygo Public Schools, Michigan

Students were enthusiastic, and the activities sparked meaningful conversations around their content. It provided a fun, interactive way to reinforce learning.

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Misty Winters Teacher, Purcell Intermediate School, Oklahoma

Simple Pricing

Choose Your Plan

RECOMMENDED STARTING POINT

Tournaments

The fastest way to prove engagement works

Starting at $2,500 per school

What's included:

  • 4-week high-energy literacy competition
  • Full onboarding and teacher training (45 min setup)
  • Class and school leaderboards
  • Championship celebration materials
  • Post-tournament data debrief with leadership
  • Dedicated support throughout

Results you can expect:

  • 91%+ student activation (vs. 63% industry avg)
  • 83% continue playing after tournament
  • Measurable reading growth in 4 weeks

Volume discounts available for school systems with 5+ schools.

Plan Your Tournament

Teacher & Homeschool

$84/year

Perfect for individual classrooms and homeschool families

Up to 30 players
Full access to Dreamscape & Drift
Teacher dashboard
Progress tracking
Email support
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Schools & Buildings

Starting at $3,000

For schools implementing across multiple classrooms

Up to 300 players
All Teacher features
Admin dashboard
School-wide reporting
Onboarding support
Priority support
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School Systems

Let's Talk

Full acceleration partnerships for system-wide literacy transformation

Unlimited players
All School features
System dashboard
SSO/Clever integration
Outcome guarantee
Dedicated success manager
See District Packages

Feature Comparison

Feature Tournament Teacher School School System
Duration 4 weeks Annual Annual Annual
Players School-wide Up to 30 Up to 300 Unlimited
Dreamscape & Drift Games
Leaderboards
Progress Reports
Admin Dashboard
Data Debrief with Leadership
Onboarding & Training
SSO/Clever Integration
Volume Discounts ✓ (5+ schools)

Get Started

Try Shoelace in Your Classroom

See the difference game-based literacy makes. Start your free trial and watch your reluctant readers transform into engaged learners.

Your free trial includes:

  • Full access to Dreamscape & Dreamseeker Drift
  • Up to 30 students
  • Teacher dashboard and progress tracking
  • No credit card required

Start Your Free Trial

Get full access to all premium features for you and your students with our flexible Pay-What-You-Can pricing starting at just $15 USD/year.

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Teacher Resources

Get the Most Out of Shoelace

Getting Started Guide

Step-by-step instructions to set up your classroom and get students playing within minutes.

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YouTube

Video Tutorials

Watch quick videos with tips & tricks for playing Dreamscape and Drift, getting started as an educator, and making the most of Shoelace in your classroom.

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Additional Resources

Access additional resources, guides, and materials once you register with Shoelace. Available in your dashboard after sign-in.

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