Turtle Diary
Free, ad-supported site with 1,000+ learning games, videos, quizzes, worksheets and typing lessons for pre-K through 5th grade. An ad-free family membership costs $69.99 a year for up to five children and adds reports and the apps.
What is Turtle Diary?
Turtle Diary is a free educational website for pre-K through 5th grade. It offers more than 1,000 learning activities, including games, videos, quizzes, worksheets, typing lessons and assessment tests. The free site is supported by ads, and a paid membership removes them.
Its claim to fame is variety on a budget: kids can play a multiplayer car race that drills math facts, then print a worksheet on nouns.
How it works
Kids browse by grade or subject and pick an activity. Games run a few minutes each, and many are multiplayer, where kids race real players. Videos explain a topic, and quizzes check understanding. Parents and teachers can print worksheets, build custom sheets with the worksheet generator and assign quizzes.
With a family membership, you add up to five children, each with their own login. Quizzes and games track progress separately for each child, and you can see reports. Membership also unlocks the TurtleDiary, EagerTots and TypingBee apps.
What it covers
| Area | Examples |
|---|---|
| Math | Counting, addition and subtraction, multiplication, fractions |
| Language | Phonics, nouns, verbs, adjectives, metaphors and similes |
| Science and geography | Animals, plants, maps, states |
| Typing | Typing lessons, balloon and car-race typing games |
| Printables | Worksheets by grade, coloring sheets, holiday activities |
Who it's best for
Turtle Diary suits families with several elementary kids who want an inexpensive ad-free option, kids who need typing practice, and homeschoolers who like having games and printables in one place.
Look elsewhere if you want a polished, modern app or a structured curriculum. ABCya has a similar free-games approach, and Education.com offers deeper worksheets with guided lessons.
Pricing at a glance
Free with ads. As of October 2026, the ad-free Family plan is $69.99 a year for up to five children, and the Teacher plan is $199.99 a year for up to 30 students. You have 7 days to request a refund.
Can a scholarship or ESA pay for it?
Most families can use the free version. If you buy a membership, some education savings account programs that allow educational software may count it; each program decides. Read how scholarships and ESAs work, and check your state, such as Arizona. Save Turtle Diary and the core programs you are weighing to your wishlist and apply once on Edulist.
How it compares
- ABCya has a bigger brand and app library, with Premium from $9.99 a month.
- Education.com is stronger on printable workbooks and guided lessons.
- PBS Kids is completely free with no ads, built around kids' shows.
- Typing Club is a deeper free typing program.
Browse more learning apps, typing programs and free printable worksheets, or see the best educational websites for kids.
Who Turtle Diary is for (and who it isn’t)
Best for
- Families with several kids who want an inexpensive ad-free option
- Free typing practice and multiplayer games
- Homeschoolers who want games plus printables
Look elsewhere if
- Families wanting a modern, polished app
- Anyone needing a structured curriculum
- Kids past 5th grade
Turtle Diary pros and cons
Pros
- Large free library across subjects
- Family plan covers up to five children for $69.99 a year
- Typing lessons and games included
- Simple self-serve cancellation
Cons
- Free version is ad-supported
- Dated design
- Practice only, with little instruction
- Short 7-day refund window
What’s included
- 1,000+ games, videos, quizzes and worksheets for pre-K–5
- Math, language, science, geography and typing activities
- Multiplayer games and typing races
- Worksheet generator and assessment tests
- Family membership covers up to five children with progress reports
- Access to the TurtleDiary, EagerTots and TypingBee apps with membership
How much does Turtle Diary cost?
As of October 2026, Turtle Diary is free with ads. The ad-free Family membership costs $69.99 a year (about $5.83 a month) and covers up to five children with progress tracking and app access. A Teacher membership is $199.99 a year for up to 30 students. Monthly billing is available at a higher effective price, and schools and districts get quotes.
| Plan | Price | Billed | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free (with ads) | Free | Monthly | Free |
| Family, ad-free, annual | $69.99/yr | Yearly | $5.83/mo |
| Teacher, ad-free, annual | $199.99/yr | Yearly | $16.67/mo |
Prices from the provider, checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm on the official site.
Future opening updates
Applications are not open on Edulist. Saving a product does not subscribe you or establish eligibility. Visit your wishlist to opt in for updates.
View wishlistTurtle Diary family reviews
Be the first to review
Loading…
Turtle Diary FAQs
Is Turtle Diary free?
Yes. Most games, videos, quizzes and worksheets are free, supported by ads. A paid membership removes ads and adds reports and app access.
How much does Turtle Diary cost?
As of October 2026, the ad-free Family membership is $69.99 a year for up to five children. Teacher membership is $199.99 a year for up to 30 students.
How do I cancel Turtle Diary?
Go to My Account, then Settings (Membership), and click Cancel Membership. If you subscribed through Apple or Google, cancel in that store instead.
What grades does Turtle Diary cover?
Pre-K through 5th grade. Activities are labeled by grade, and many games span several grades.
Can homeschoolers use Turtle Diary?
Yes. Turtle Diary says thousands of homeschoolers use its games, videos, worksheets and quizzes to support their curriculum. It is a supplement, not a full program.
Sources and last checked
Checked 2026-10-13 against these sources: