ABCya facts for kids
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Logo since 2021
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| Industry | Educational Children Games |
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| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Alan Tortolani |
| Headquarters |
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
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Key people
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Lisa Tortolani (CEO) |
| Parent | IXL Learning |
ABCya! is a popular American website that offers fun and educational games for kids. It's designed for school-aged children, from pre-kindergarten all the way up to Sixth grade. The games are sorted by grade level and by subjects like letters, numbers, and holidays. Many of these games also help kids learn skills that match important school standards.
How ABCya! Started
ABCya.com was created in 1996 by a teacher named Alan Tortolani. He used to make his own learning activities for his students. Later, he decided to put these activities online. He chose the name "ABCya" because it was easy for kids to remember and type into a web browser.
In April 2020, Lisa Tortolani became the new leader of the company, taking on the role of Chief Executive Officer. In 2021, another company called IXL Learning bought ABCya!.
Fun Apps from ABCya!
ABCya.com has also made many apps for iPhone and iPad. Here are a couple of popular ones:
Math Bingo
Math Bingo is an app where kids can practice their math skills. Players answer simple math questions and then find the correct answer on a bingo board. This app has been featured in many places, including The New York Times and Disney Family Fun Magazine.
Create a Car
The Create a Car app lets children use their imagination to design their own cars. This app has been highlighted in books like 101 Top iPad Apps for Kids: Educational & Fun.
Awards and Recognition
ABCya! has received awards for its great educational content:
- Parents' Choice Award – for its website in Spring 2014.
- Parents' Choice Silver Honor – for the ABCya! Animate app in Spring 2014.
