# Learnspace

> An interactive online learning platform where kids ages 10 and up learn to code, build games, and sharpen math and logic skills — guided by an AI tutor available 24/7.

## Overview

Learnspace is a web-based educational platform designed for children and teenagers. It teaches real programming languages (JavaScript, Python) and web development (HTML, CSS, DOM scripting) through interactive lessons, coding puzzles, math challenges, and creative projects. An AI tutor named Spark is embedded in every lesson to explain concepts, give hints, and guide learners without giving away answers.

## Website

- URL: https://www.joinlearnspace.com
- Sign up: https://www.joinlearnspace.com/signup
- Founded: 2025
- Type: Subscription-based SaaS (web application)

## Target Audience

- Primary: Children ages 10 and up
- Secondary: Parents and educators looking for structured, self-paced coding and STEM education
- No prior coding experience required

## Pricing

- **Weekly plan**: $10/week (billed weekly)
- **Annual plan**: $300/year ($5.75/week) — save 42%
- Both plans include full access to all courses, activities, and features
- Cancel anytime with no contracts

## Courses

### JavaScript Fundamentals
- Beginner course covering variables, strings, numbers, booleans, conditionals, functions, arrays, loops, and objects
- No prerequisites

### JavaScript Intermediate
- Continues from JS Fundamentals: switch statements, scope, type conversion, advanced string methods, nested data, array methods, higher-order functions, destructuring/spread, and error handling
- Prerequisite: JavaScript Fundamentals

### Intro to JavaScript Game Dev
- Build real browser games using HTML5 Canvas and JavaScript
- Prerequisite: JavaScript Fundamentals
- Students use their virtual companion as a playable game character

### Python Fundamentals
- Learn Python from scratch: variables, strings, numbers, booleans, conditionals, functions, lists, loops, and dictionaries
- No prerequisites

### Intro to Web Dev I
- HTML and CSS basics: text formatting, colors, links, images, lists, the box model, CSS classes, page layout, forms, and buttons
- No prerequisites

### Intro to Web Dev II
- Intermediate CSS and layout: Flexbox, CSS Grid, responsive design, transitions/animations, pseudo-classes, semantic HTML, CSS variables, and tables
- Prerequisite: Intro to Web Dev I

### Intro to Web Dev III
- JavaScript meets the browser: DOM selection, content manipulation, event listeners, styling with JS, forms, creating/removing elements, show/hide patterns, and mini-projects
- Prerequisites: Intro to Web Dev II, JavaScript Fundamentals

### Coming Soon
- JavaScript Advanced
- React I: Fundamentals
- React II: Real-World Apps
- React III: Advanced Patterns
- Vibe Coding
- Coding with AI Agents
- Agentic Engineering

## Activities & Games

### Coding Puzzles
- 18 puzzles across 8 concept areas
- Three difficulty tiers: Spark, Flame, and Inferno
- Three puzzle types: Code Quest, Bug Squash, and Pixel Artist

### Arcane Arena (Math)
- Battle Mode: 5 waves of math problems with 3 lives
- Blitz Mode: 60-second speed challenge
- Adaptive difficulty that adjusts per-operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Tracks comfort levels across sessions

### Chess
- Learn and play chess against an AI opponent

### Typing Practice
- Improve typing speed and accuracy

## Key Features

- **AI Tutor (Spark)**: Built into every lesson. Explains concepts in kid-friendly language, provides hints, asks guiding questions. Never gives away answers.
- **Virtual Companions**: Adopt and care for a virtual pet that grows as the student learns. 6 species with 4 evolution stages.
- **Houses**: Join one of 4 houses (Emberforge, Voidmind, Thornveil, Stormcrest) for community and friendly competition.
- **Progress Tracking**: Parent dashboard shows lesson completions, daily streaks, time spent, and skill levels.
- **XP & Leveling**: Earn experience points and gold for completing lessons and activities.
- **Leaderboards**: Compare progress with other learners.

## Safety & Privacy

- No social features, chat rooms, or user-to-user messaging
- AI tutor is scoped to educational content only
- COPPA-aware design
- Parents can monitor all activity through the dashboard

## Technical Details

- Platform: Web application (works on any device with a modern browser)
- Supported devices: Desktop, laptop, tablet, Chromebook
- No downloads or installations required
- Built with Next.js, React, and Convex

## Contact

- Email: tim@marchantresearch.com
- Website: https://www.joinlearnspace.com