Question 1

How can something as fun as Night Zookeeper also be so educational?

Accepted Answer

Sick of the battles? Tired of being the bad guy? Night Zookeeper takes the stress out of teaching language arts. Our team of qualified tutors reviews all the work your child completes, providing constructive, supportive feedback. also have access to your own dashboard, complete with a detailed progress tracker, the ability to set assignments, and privacy controls. Our homeschooling parents say it’s engaging, motivating and fun!

Question 2

How will Night Zookeeper help me as a homeschool parent?

Accepted Answer

All the work your child produces is reviewed by our team of tutors, who provide constructive feedback and suggestions on how to improve their writing - so we do all the grading for you! This is a highly valued feature by homeschoolers, as it’s a great time saver and a relief from being "the bad guy". You’ll also have access to your own dashboard, complete with a detailed progress tracker, the ability to set assignments, and privacy controls.

Question 3

Can I try before I commit?

Accepted Answer

Definitely. You can start with a free trial to see how your child responds. We understand that every child is unique, so if you find that the program isn’t the right fit for your child, you can cancel any time within the 7-day trial period - your card won’t be charged. No questions asked, no strings attached!

Question 4

Is Night Zookeeper suitable for homeschoolers?

Accepted Answer

Whether you’re a homeschool parent, or a parent looking for additional ways to supplement your child’s learning, we’ve got you covered! While our program has a comprehensive reading & writing curriculum, it can also be used to level up the skills your child has acquired at school. Some families use Night Zookeeper as their homeschool English curriculum, while others reach for it as a way to build on reading & writing skills taught at school!

Question 5

Is Night Zookeeper a full English curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Night Zookeeper can be used as either a full English curriculum or a supplementary program; it entirely depends on the needs of you and your child.

Question 6

What support is available for homeschool families?

Accepted Answer

Our friendly customer support team is always happy to help and answer any questions you may have about our program. You can also find helpful homeschool English resources, advice and articles on our blog page and access community groups through our social media pages.

Question 7

What will my child write about?

Accepted Answer

They’ll write about everything, from stories about magical animals to instructions on how to make the perfect hot chocolate. All genres of writing are gradually introduced, including newspaper articles, persuasive writing, reports, and poetry.

Question 8

Can my child use this independently? Or will I need to help my child the whole time?

Accepted Answer

Night Zookeeper is designed for independent learning. Most children can navigate the program on their own, making it perfect for busy parents or homeschoolers needing some independent study time. You can always check in using the parent dashboard to stay updated on their progress.

Question 9

What devices does Night Zookeeper work on?

Accepted Answer

Night Zookeeper works across tablets, PC’s and laptops. We also have an iOS app available on iPad and iPhone. For other devices, we recommend using Night Zookeeper on Safari or Google Chrome browsers for optimal performance.

Question 10

Is this safe for my child to use online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Night Zookeeper is fully moderated, ad-free, and designed to be a safe space for children. There’s no open chat, and a qualified tutor reviews every piece of writing before it is published.

Question 11

What ages are best for this program?

Accepted Answer

Night Zookeeper is best for ages 6 to 12. When you join you’ll be able to select the age of your child, and this will change the type of lessons, challenges, games, and level of vocabulary that they will encounter. You can always adjust this in your parent dashboard.

Question 12

Do you have a family subscription?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can add more than one child to your account. Simply press 'Start Free Trial' on a plan, and then add the number of children you would like (up to 3) in the checkout. The total will be displayed on the screen, and there are discounts applied for every child added.

Question 13

Can I track my child’s progress?

Accepted Answer

You can track your child’s progress through the parent dashboard. You can easily monitor your child’s writing, achievements, and the feedback they are receiving from their tutor. Night Zookeeper is designed to help your child learn independently, while you can follow along.

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