Seesaw, the beloved educational platform for PreK-5, is uniquely designed to meet the diverse needs of elementary classrooms. It fosters an environment where high-quality instruction, authentic assessments, and inclusive communication converge, empowering students to express their thoughts and share their creativity with teachers and families. Seesaw is not just a tool; it's a community, trusted by 10 million teachers, students, and families across over a third of elementary schools in the US and in more than 130 countries worldwide.

Teachers worldwide adore Seesaw, with 92% of surveyed educators affirming that it simplifies their teaching lives. This platform is grounded in robust educational research and has earned validation from LearnPlatform as an evidence-based intervention, securing it a Tier IV designation for ESSA Federal Funding. Additionally, Seesaw has been awarded the prestigious ISTE Seal of Alignment, ensuring its alignment with the ISTE Standards, which are rooted in learning science and practitioner experience, facilitating high-impact, sustainable, scalable, and equitable learning experiences for all.

High-Quality Instruction

Seesaw empowers teachers to deliver standards-aligned, high-quality instruction that promotes student voice and choice. The platform features multimodal tools such as video, voice, screen recording, photos, drawing, and labeling, making learning accessible and engaging. The "Present to Class" mode is perfect for front-of-class modeling, whole-class instruction, and discussions. Teachers can assign activities to all students for center/stations work or whole-class independent work, and easily differentiate assignments using student groups.

With over 1,600 research-based, ready-to-teach lessons crafted by Seesaw’s curriculum experts, educators have access to whole group instruction videos, 1:1 or small group practice activities, and formative assessments, complete with detailed lesson plans to support implementation. Additionally, the Seesaw community has contributed over 100,000 ready-to-assign activities and 1,600+ scaffolded lessons.

Inclusive Family Engagement

Seesaw fosters strong teacher-administrator and family relationships by engaging families as partners in the learning process through inclusive two-way communication via portfolios and messages. It provides a clear window into the classroom, giving parents insights into their child's progress through frequent sharing of student posts and assignments. The platform offers robust messaging with built-in translation into over 100 home languages, ensuring effective communication. Teachers can also send Progress Reports to keep families informed about their child's academic journey.

Digital Portfolios

Seesaw's digital portfolios capture learning both within and outside the classroom, showcasing student growth over time. These portfolios allow for the organization of student work by folder and skill, simplifying parent-teacher conferences and the creation of report cards.

Assessment to Support Data-Driven Decisions

The platform enables educators to routinely assess student learning, providing meaningful insights into student understanding and supporting data-informed instructional decisions. Seesaw offers formative assessments with auto-graded questions, delivering detailed and actionable reporting. Teachers can tie skills and standards to activities for easy progress monitoring of key learning objectives.

Accessible and Differentiated Learning

Seesaw supports developmentally appropriate, accessible, and differentiated instruction, ensuring that all learners are engaged and supported. The platform is committed to privacy and compliance, adhering to COPPA, FERPA, and GDPR standards. For more information on privacy, visit web.seesaw.me/privacy.

If you need assistance, the Seesaw Help Center is readily available at help.seesaw.me.