A National Partnership
Smart Kidz Club served as the exclusive early education partner of the NFL Alumni Association's Caring for Kids initiative from 2020 to 2023. Together they introduced a national reading and learning app for children titled "Kids Read To Lead with NFL Alumni Association", launched under the Read To Lead campaign.
The Read To Lead App
The Read To Lead App was previously available on the App Store and Play Store. It was designed for children aged 2 to 11, with a curated library of narrated and illustrated ebooks tailored to each child's reading level and interests. The app was free from ads and animation.
Each ebook was narrated by a human expressive voice and categorized by grade, age, reading level, and topic. Built-in engagement included rewards, badges, and competitive challenges, and the books worked offline.
What Children Could Do in the App
The app gave children these ways to read and learn:
- Read Along
- Play Activities
- Quizzes
- Flashcards for Math Practice
- Reward systems
- Wall of Fame recognition
- Leaderboards
- Badges
An Invitation to Partners
Smart Kidz Club invites corporations, foundations, and philanthropists to join it in launching apps such as the Read To Lead App. Co-branded gift cards with unique access codes were distributed in local communities. To take part, contact info@smartkidzclub.com.
What It Leaves Behind
The Read To Lead campaign ran from 2020 to 2023, and the app is no longer available. What continues is the partnership model behind it: a national reading app for children in underprivileged communities, built with a partner and offered through local communities. Smart Kidz Club still invites corporations, foundations, and philanthropists to join it in launching apps such as the Read To Lead App.
Questions
What was Read To Lead?
Read To Lead was a national reading and learning program that Smart Kidz Club ran with the NFL Alumni Association from 2020 to 2023. Together they brought a reading app to children in underprivileged communities across the USA.
Who ran Read To Lead?
Smart Kidz Club served as the exclusive early education partner of the NFL Alumni Association's Caring for Kids initiative from 2020 to 2023. Together they introduced a national reading and learning app for children titled Kids Read To Lead with NFL Alumni Association, launched under the Read To Lead campaign.
What ages was the app for?
The Read To Lead App was designed for children aged 2 to 11.
Can I still download the Read To Lead App?
No. The app was previously available on the App Store and Play Store and is no longer available.
How can a company or foundation get involved?
Smart Kidz Club invites corporations, foundations, and philanthropists to join it in launching apps such as the Read To Lead App. To take part, contact info@smartkidzclub.com.
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