Seesaw
The Elementary Learning Experience Platform.
Overview
Seesaw is an educational platform designed for elementary students (PreK-6) that combines an LMS, digital portfolio, and communication tools. It allows students to demonstrate their learning using a variety of creative, multimodal tools. Teachers can create and assign activities, provide feedback, and share student work with families in real-time. The platform is built to be intuitive and accessible for young learners and supports a learning loop between teachers, students, and families to celebrate progress.
✨ Key Features
- Digital portfolios to showcase student work
- Multimodal creative tools (drawing, video, voice recording)
- Activity library with pre-made lessons
- Family communication tools with translation
- Standards-aligned progress monitoring
- Accessible design meeting WCAG 2.1AA standards
- AI-powered features
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on digital portfolios and student-created content
- Intuitive, multimodal tools designed for young learners
- Strong, integrated family communication features
- Emphasis on making learning visible
Unique Value: Provides an all-in-one platform for elementary education that empowers students to show what they know, and keeps everyone in the learning loop.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Used by over 25 million educators, students, and families worldwide for elementary education.
- Effective for making student thinking visible and engaging families in the learning process.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Middle school and high school (designed for elementary)
- Districts needing a traditional, gradebook-centric LMS
🏆 Alternatives
More focused on creative expression and portfolios than Google Classroom, and more developmentally appropriate for young learners than comprehensive LMSs like Canvas or Schoology.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Schools & Districts tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Limited number of active classes, co-teachers, and activities.
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