What is the Morning Egg Hunt, and how does it work?

The Morning Egg Hunt is an educational platform that offers a range of tasks and subjects for kids to learn from. Kids can earn points and compete with others, with the goal of winning prizes.

How do marathons and resets work on the platform?

Marathons and resets are events that can occur on the platform, where kids' progress is temporarily reset. These events are usually announced in advance, but can sometimes be unexpected.

Is the platform suitable for kids of all ages?

Yes, the platform is designed for kids from 1st to 11th grade, making it a great resource for families with kids of different ages.

Can I monitor my child's progress on the platform?

Unfortunately, the platform doesn't offer much in terms of parental controls or monitoring, making it hard to keep track of your child's progress.

What kind of tasks and subjects are available on the platform?

The platform offers a wide range of tasks and subjects, including math, science, language arts, and more.

How do I get help if I need it?

Unfortunately, the customer support is lacking, making it hard to get help when you need it.

Is the platform easy to use?

Yes, the interface is super easy to use, even for a tech-phobe like me.

Can my child win prizes on the platform?

Yes, kids can compete and earn prizes, which is a huge motivator.

The Morning Egg Hunt: A Review of the Educational Platform

Ugh, I was woken up by my kid! - What, eggs at 7 am on a Sunday? Oh, great, something in Minecraft had broken again? But no, it turned out my little one had gotten into [link], and there was a marathon going on, and all the points I'd earned (in the form of eggs) had been reset %) I was fuming!

I had to start over - a new marathon of tasks had begun.

If you're curious, [link] is an educational platform. Kids from 1st to 11th grade can register, complete various tasks on different subjects and courses, earn points, compete, and even win prizes.

Actually, on [link], you can register yourself and 'play around'. But our teacher signed us up. She gave out logins and passwords, and my kid was straight away added to the right class.

Now we're on our second marathon, and my kid is first in the class so far.

And third in the whole school 0/

Our class is also a first-grader... Re-distribution of tasks, basically %) Without a paid subscription, you can only solve 20 tasks per day - that's just a few cards.

But! The teacher has the option to open full access for everyone from 9 am to 4 pm every hour.

Of course, you have to remind her regularly. So, my husband got tired of it and bought a year-long subscription.

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The subscription comes in two types - a basic one with only main subjects. For 4,800 rubles a year, roughly (and that's with a 94% discount, haha)

And a full one for 6,800 rubles Prices do change, plus you can win or find an additional promo code.

My husband bought the subscription at a lower price, overall, it's enough.

But it doesn't include various additional subjects and courses. So, we often come across a message - buy a course to continue. And the course costs around 1-2 thousand rubles.

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There are all sorts of courses available, mostly cartoon-style ones.

I've found that the English, Russian, math, and environmental science courses are more than enough for me.

On top of the main program, there are daily, weekly, and marathon quests. Completing them on time rewards you with various bonuses, like these eggs for example.

However, not all quests can be completed without the full subscription.

But it's still something. My kid loves solving chess puzzles (although it's not a full-fledged quest, just 20 free tasks).

Completing daily, weekly, or marathon goals rewards you with even more eggs.

And if we're talking about these eggs, you can use them to open 'collector's' cards,

which let you win prizes.

These prizes are pretty cool - you can win PlayStations, tablets, and even iPhones. But... the chances of winning are microscopic, especially since the prizes are for the whole of Russia and there are a lot of kids involved.We've managed to collect some cards for various promo codes and Sokolov's hooks so far.

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The website is clearly designed for kids - it's all cartoonish, bright, and animated.

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The navigation is pretty intuitive and easy to understand. At the top, there are the main sections and courses, and they're also displayed below when you scroll down the main page.

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We've got a section for teacher-assigned tasks. Our school's a great example - they throw tasks at us pretty frequently. Plus, when the school was closed due to the cold, they'd add extra tasks and even grade them in our journals. My son had to correct a few grades himself.

The tasks themselves aren't too complicated, but there are some that require some thought. And then there are the ones with the asterisk - we even had to consult with AI on that one with my husband!

The tasks are organized by subject, with multiple cards for each topic. Each card has several sub-tasks.

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Here's a look at the Russian section:

And here's a look at the math section:

After each task, you get a little boost - or a reminder to try again if you messed up.

For completing tasks, you get more eggs - and occasionally some diamonds, but not many.

And if you complete a whole chain of cards on a topic, you get a chance to unlock a secret reward.

Sometimes you'll get extra eggs - up to 15 or 20, usually 3 to 5 - or a promo code for a course. I've gotten promo codes more often than not.

There's also a separate section for Olympiads. They pop up every now and then, covering different subjects.

Here's the catch: you only have an hour to complete each Olympiad, and once you start, you can't come back to it later.

To be honest, the Olympiads are pretty straightforward and can be completed in around 10 to 15 minutes.

And, of course, you get a prize for participating - I think it's around 100 eggs for the last one.

After the Olympiad period is over, you might get a diploma - either a winner's, participant's, or honorable mention certificate.

You also get a certificate for completing the quest and tasks in the marathon. We've already got one of those.

There's also a separate section called 'portfolio' where all your achievements and awards are stored.

I've also got to mention the cat, which is another fun little feature. It needs to be fed, watered, and generally taken care of, and it's actually pretty entertaining.

It's also fun to play with the cat, and you can do so by collecting crystals, which are rewarded for completing certain tasks, plus you get three free crystals every day in the special store. Or, you can just buy them if you want to.

Looking after the cat also rewards you with eggs...you get the idea.Kicking it back and forth, waiting for the bad guys to sleep! %)

And, you can only do marathon tasks from 7 am to 11 pm, after that, it's either that points aren't awarded or tasks are closed, we've only managed to do it once, usually we go to bed earlier.

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There are also flashlights in the game - it's the in-game currency. You can use it to decorate your room, dress up your character, hang pictures and all that. There's an in-game store for that.

There's also a class chat without a teacher, and a class chat with a teacher. You can chat with people there.

I was stoked to find a really useful section in the menu - the Parent section.

Here, you can check out your kid's progress - what they've solved, when they solved it, and most importantly, how they solved the cards.

It shows you where they made mistakes, how many, and all sorts of stats. Plus, it repeats the cards where they made errors.

It's super convenient and helpful!

The Russian version, on the other hand, was a letdown.

The website, by the way, can be accessed through a browser and the mobile version. But here's the thing - not all assignments and olympiads are available in the mobile version!

- it's super colorful and engaging

- you can brush up on your school curriculum

- there are rewards and certificates

- you can even win a prize

- perfect for competition enthusiasts who love racing against friends

- as a parent, you get to see your kid's stats, where they made mistakes, and how many times

- there's a chat feature inside the site for your class

I've got to say, the variety of tasks is pretty cool - there are ones for all levels, from super easy to brain-twisters.

You can even retry cards if you didn't quite get it at first.

Downsides

The only freebie is 20 tasks, and after that, you've got to pay extra for each one.

The animations can be a bit much and take up a lot of time, too.

And don't even get me started on the site crashing every now and then.

There are ways to earn rewards, like donations and getting eggs without solving tasks, but it's not exactly the most rewarding experience.

And then there's the ads for paid courses - it's like they're trying to guilt trip you into spending more money.

Plus, if you want to stay at the top of the leaderboard, be prepared for some serious grinding.

And don't even get me started on the super-hard tasks that are way beyond my age group - I mean, they're in the 'teacher's special' section, but still.

Verdict: overall, it's a decent tool if you want to help your kid with a particular subject or just need a distraction from cartoons.

But on the other hand, it can be a real time-suck if you're not careful.

There are tasks for all levels, from super easy to super hard, and they cover a range of subjects and courses.

And the main downside? If you want to get serious about it, you've got to pay for access.