Turn reluctant readers into engaged learners. Shoelace makes students choose to read because the game makes them want to.
For Your Classroom
The platform handles differentiation automatically. No lesson planning, no grading, no specialized training required.
Game-based learning means students choose to practice. No more fighting to get reluctant readers to complete assignments.
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.
Students were enthusiastic, and the activities sparked meaningful conversations around their content. It provided a fun, interactive way to reinforce learning.
Simple Pricing
Most teachers start here
For individual classrooms and homeschool families
Get students playing in one class period with no admin approvals, then let Shoelace handle differentiation and practice so you can focus on teaching.
Includes a 14-day free trial. No credit card required. Pay-What-You-Can options starting at $15/year are available at checkout if you need a lower price.
For Your Whole School
A high-energy literacy competition that proves engagement works across your building and gives leaders powerful data to act on.
Best next step when you are ready to involve your principal or literacy lead.
Starting at $2,500 per school.
Learn about Tournaments →For Schools & Districts
From engagement pilots to the Shoelace Acceleration Model, we partner with leaders to spark reading momentum and guarantee outcomes.
Starting at $3,000 per building. See district packages for full details.
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See the difference game-based literacy makes. Start your free trial and watch your reluctant readers transform into engaged learners.
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
Step-by-step instructions to set up your classroom and get students playing within minutes.
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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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