AI tool directory

Tools parents can trust for grades 5–9

Deep, parent‑friendly reviews of the best AI tools for math, reading, writing, science, and language learning.

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Duolingo

Language learning app with short daily lessons, adaptive review, and optional AI-assisted practice features.

LanguageReading/ELA

Genio (fka Glean)

Study companion focused on organizing notes, generating review materials, and turning class content into repeatable study workflows.

Reading/ELAWritingScienceSocial Studies

Khanmigo

AI tutor from Khan Academy with parent-facing tools, guided practice support, and built-in moderation workflows.

MathScienceReading/ELAWriting

NotebookLM

Source-grounded AI notebook that helps parents turn class materials into summaries, study guides, and practice questions.

Reading/ELAWritingScienceSocial Studies

Notion AI

Writing and planning assistant inside Notion that helps families draft, organize, and revise school work with clear structure.

WritingReading/ELAScienceSocial Studies

Perplexity

AI research assistant that answers questions with linked sources, useful for parent-guided research and evidence checks.

ScienceSocial StudiesReading/ELAWriting

Photomath

Math learning app that scans problems and shows step-by-step solution paths for parent-guided homework support.

Math

QANDA

Math-focused AI study assistant with photo-based problem solving, step explanations, and follow-up practice support.

MathScience

Quizlet

Study platform for flashcards, retrieval practice, and AI-powered help features like Q-Chat and generated practice tests.

Reading/ELALanguageScienceSocial StudiesMath

Socratic

Google's homework helper app for quick concept explanations across math, science, and reading-heavy subjects.

MathScienceReading/ELASocial Studies