Lexia Power Up is a super cool online program made for students from Year 6 all the way to big kids in high school and college. It helps you become a reading, writing, and grammar hero even if you feel a bit behind right now. Imagine a game that knows exactly what you are good at and what you need to practise more – that is Lexia Power Up! It has three big areas: Word Study (learning how words work), Grammar (making sentences sound perfect), and Comprehension (understanding stories and articles). Every time you open the program, it says “Hello!” and gives you activities that are not too easy and not too hard – just right for you.
The best part? When you finish a level, you earn points, unlock new games, and feel like a champion. Thousands of schools in the UK, USA, Australia and many other countries use it because teachers can see exactly how you are doing and give you extra help when you need it. Boys and girls who used to hate reading often say “Can I do Lexia Power Up now?” because it feels like playing, not working. It works on computers, Chromebooks, and iPads, so you can practise at school or at home with your parents. In short, Lexia Power Up turns “I can’t read this” into “Wow, I just read a whole page by myself.
What Really Happens Inside Lexia Power Up (The Big Adventure)
When your child first logs into Lexia Power Up, the screen lights up with bright colours and a friendly voice says “Welcome back!”. It feels more like opening a new video game than starting homework. The program looks at what the child already knows and says “Okay, today we are going to make you even better!”. There are three big worlds to explore: Word Study, Grammar, and Comprehension. Each world has lots of levels, and every level feels like a little mission.
In the Word Study world, kids meet funny monsters and aliens that teach them how words are built. They learn prefixes like “un-” and “re-”, suffixes like “-ing” and “-ed”, and even tricky Greek and Latin roots that hide inside big words. The game shows a word like “unbelievable” and asks the child to drag the parts into the right boxes. When they get it right, coins rain down and the character does a happy dance. Children who used to guess words now shout “I know this one!” because they can attack any word like a superhero.
The Grammar world is full of silly sentences that need fixing. One minute you are helping a pirate write a proper sentence, the next you are putting commas in the right places so the story makes sense. The game never says “Wrong!” in a mean way. Instead it says “Almost! Let’s try that again” and gives a quick hint. Kids laugh when they see sentences like “The cat wearing shoes chased the mouse” and have to move the words around. Before they know it, they are writing perfect sentences without even trying hard.
The Comprehension world is where the real magic happens. Children read short stories, articles about animals, space, sport stars, and even gaming tips. After reading, they answer questions that make them think. Sometimes they highlight evidence in the text, sometimes they put events in the right order. The stories get longer and harder only when the child is ready. A boy who could only read baby books in Year 7 told his mum “I just read a whole page about volcanoes and I understood everything!”. That is the power of Lexia Power Up – it grows with the child.
Every time a child finishes an activity, they earn points and unlock new avatars, backgrounds, and power-ups. Some children try to collect every single avatar – there are hundreds! This tiny reward system makes them want to log in every day. Teachers say the same children who used to hide when it was reading time now ask “Can we do Lexia Power Up now, please?”.
How Teachers and Parents Watch the Magic Grow
Teachers get a special dashboard that looks like a control centre. It shows green, yellow, and red bars for every child. Green means “This child is flying!”, yellow means “Doing okay, keep going”, and red means “Let’s give some extra help here”. Teachers can click on any child and see exactly which skills need more practice. They can even send a quick message like “Amazing job on prefixes this week, Sarah!” and the child sees it the next time they log in. Children love getting those messages – it makes them feel special.
Parents can have their own login too. Many mums and dads check it on Sunday evening and see graphs going up and up. One dad said “I cried happy tears when I saw my son moved from red to green in comprehension in only six weeks”. Parents do not need to understand fancy teaching words – everything is shown in simple colours and smiley faces.
Real Stories from Real Children and Teachers
Miss Johnson from Manchester told us about Jayden. Jayden came to Year 8 reading at Year 4 level and hated English lessons. After four months on Lexia Power Up for 15 minutes a day, he jumped almost two whole years. Now he walks into class smiling and even reads football magazines at home for fun.
In Australia, a girl called Mia was scared of high school because she thought everyone would laugh at her reading. Her school started Lexia Power Up in Term 1. By Term 3 she was reading novels with her friends and got a special certificate for “Most Improved Reader”. Mia says “Lexia Power Up is my favourite lesson because I always win”.
Why 15 Minutes a Day Makes Such a Big Difference
Research shows that short, daily practice is better than one long boring session once a week. Lexia Power Up is built for exactly that – 15 to 20 minutes, three to five times a week. That is less time than watching one cartoon, but it changes everything. The program remembers everything the child does, so every minute counts. Children who stick with it often gain one or two years of reading growth in just one school year.
Does It Work for Children Who Speak English as a Second Language
Yes! Many schools use Lexia Power Up with children who just moved to the UK, USA, or Australia. The pictures, voices, and simple instructions help them learn new words fast. One school in London has children from 42 different countries – they all love the same program because it meets every child where they are.
Conclusion
Most schools already have it, so ask your child’s teacher. If your school does not have it yet, tell them about it – many schools start using it after parents ask. Some families even buy it for home use during holidays so their child never stops growing.
FAQs
What age is Lexia Power Up for?
It is perfect for children aged 11 to 18 (Year 6 to Year 13) and even adults who want to get better at reading and writing.
Do children need the teacher sitting next to them?
No! The program teaches by itself. Teachers only help when the dashboard shows a child needs extra love.
Can my child use it in the school holidays?
Yes, many families keep using it at home so the summer slide never happens.
