Explore a subject, or create your own.
Start with built-in subjects across science, history, and art. Or create a custom subject around something they want to learn about.
A little curiosity goes a long way
A place for kids to explore what interests them.
A learning app where kids explore science, history, and art, or turn their own questions into new lessons. They follow what interests them, without the pressure of tests.
1,500+ lessons · Math and typing practice · Ages 7+
7 days free. No credit card required.
One app. Plenty to explore.
- Science, history & art
- Custom lessons
- Math facts
- Touch typing
WHY UNSPOOL
Learning is fun when they want to know the answer.
Dinosaurs. Volcanoes. How whales talk. Kids are full of questions about the world. Unspool gives them a place to explore those interests on their own, without the pressure of preparing for a test.
- Start with what interests them. Pick a subject or turn their own question into a lesson.
- Learn without test pressure. Activities and practice help them understand what they’re learning.
- Keep going when something clicks. Kids tap "Want to go deeper?" to follow an interest with new lessons.
HOW IT WORKS
Subjects to explore. Lessons to follow. Skills to practice.
Follow the lessons, or make a new one.
Each subject contains lessons that build their understanding. Kids can follow the built-in lessons or create a custom lesson about a question that catches their interest.
Practice math and typing, too.
A dedicated place to practice math facts and learn to touch-type, with more skills to come.
WHAT THEY CAN DO
See what learning looks like in Unspool.
Get into a lesson.
Each lesson opens with something that makes them curious. Reading helps explain it, activities let them work with the idea, and a few practice questions help them check their understanding.
Get Hands On
Learning is best when it's hands on! Lessons have built in interactive hands-on activities like flipping switches and connecting wires to power electric lamps.
Found something interesting? Go deeper.
Kids tap "Want to go deeper?" to make a follow-up lesson about something they want to understand better. One lesson can become the start of a much bigger interest.
Turn their own question into a lesson.
“How do whales talk?” “How tall can a tree grow?” Kids can create a lesson about something they’re wondering, with reading, activities, and practice.
Get quicker with math facts.
Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Go at their own pace, race the clock, or build a streak. Unspool gives them extra practice on the group of facts they find hardest.
Learn their way around a keyboard.
Guided touch-typing lessons build from individual keys to words, helping kids learn where the letters are and which fingers to use.
FOR PARENTS
They explore on their own. You stay in the loop.
Room to learn independently.
Kids can choose a subject, follow lessons, and explore their own questions. Unspool guides them through each lesson so you don’t have to prepare and teach it yourself. Younger kids or those still building reading confidence may need help along the way.
See what they’ve been learning.
The parent view shows each lesson they finished and their final score. Use it to help out or to ask about something they discovered.
Fits around your family.
Use Unspool alongside homeschool, after school, or when a question at breakfast turns into something worth exploring. It adds to their learning without asking you to adopt a whole new curriculum.
PRICING
All your kids. One plan.
One subscription covers your whole household.
- 1,500+ lessons across science, history, and art
- Custom subjects, custom lessons, and follow-up lessons
- Math and touch-typing practice
- A parent view of their learning
- 75 credits for custom learning each month
Founding Member pricing
$99/year or $19/month
7 days free. No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
FAQs
What ages is Unspool for?
Kids ages 7 and up. Younger children or those still building reading confidence may need help.
Is this a complete homeschool curriculum?
Unspool adds to your child’s education. Use it alongside homeschool or school to explore interests and practice skills.
Can we try it without making an account?
Yes. Open a free lesson to see the experience without signing up. To explore the whole app, start a 7-day free trial. No credit card required.
How do credits work?
You get 75 credits each month for custom learning. Creating a subject uses 4 credits. Each lesson within it uses 1 credit the first time it’s opened.
For example, a new subject with five lessons uses 9 credits. If you're on a paid plan and run out, you can add 50 more for $5. Those roll over.
Do I need a separate subscription for each child?
No. One plan covers your whole household.
Can I cancel or get a refund?
Cancel anytime. You keep paid access until the end of your billing period. For a refund, email hello@unspool.net within 30 days of paying.
There’s always another “why?”
See where their
curiosity takes them.
7 days free. You don't need a credit card.