mathnerd Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 My DS (6 years old) told me today that all he wants for Christmas is a BrainPop subsciption. He basically said that I need not get him anything else and that he will do whatever I ask him to do in order to get it! He uses the free version of it and loves it. So, is a subscription worth it? It looks pricey to me. Anyone has opinions on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Never used it, but check the Homeschool Buyers' Co-Op before buying it elsewhere. Right now a solo access subscription costs $74.25 instead of $99. Junior BrainPop is just $63.75 instead of $85 for homeschool solo access. There will be a small co-op fee tacked on to your order too. The HBC is free to join. I've ordered several items, both downloads and physical books, and I've never had a problem. The link above is *not* to an affiliate link. Just FYI. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelmama1209 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 my kids LOVE it. seriously, they "play" it a lot. as often as we let them. my 4yo is my earliest riser and always asks if she can play it until everyone else gets up. i got mine through a local group for super cheap so i asked my dh one day what it was worth and he said $100- without knowing that was the actual price. so in this house? yes. absolutely worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Sorry, for us it wasn't worth it. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 If a kid is asking for it, then probably. We had it really cheap through a deal that no longer exists. Then I let it lapse. I ponied up for it again at the HSBC price later on. It's not as good as I want it to be, but the kids enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 My son loves it. We pay for it monthly which makes it seem more affordable. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistyMountain Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I get it free through my state but my kids especially my son really love it. If he is asking for it I bet he will get a lot of use out of it and enjoy it. I'm not sure if I would pay full price for it or not but I do really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tillmalo Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 My son loves it! Of all the things kids can ask for, I think that sounds like a great Christmas gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloquacious Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 We are test driving brainpop jr via the monthly subscription on the iPad app. I love all the videos, but searching through their offerings it didn't seem all that extensive. I think a month or two at the most will mean my son has seen all the offerings. Is Brainpop more extensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistyMountain Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Is Brainpop more extensive? There are more videos and they go into a little bit more detail on brain pop than brain pop jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 We are test driving brainpop jr via the monthly subscription on the iPad app. I love all the videos, but searching through their offerings it didn't seem all that extensive. I think a month or two at the most will mean my son has seen all the offerings. Is Brainpop more extensive? It is more extensive - there are probably twice as many videos or maybe even more, but if this is for a 5 yo, much of the information will be over his head. Though not all. It would depend on the kid. I'll note that because they're short, many kids rewatch them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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