Kids Discover is an online platform for children aged about 6-14yrs.
Enrich your science and social studies curriculum with engaging nonfiction texts, at three Reading Levels. A visual concept map literally connects the dots across different subject areas, helping to cultivate a student's ability to research and make cross-curricular connections. The program’s award-winning library sets the bar for quality - written by talented authors and vetted by subject experts from leading institutions.
You will need to choose your child's Lexile Level (reading level) at enrolment:
560L-740L targeted at 3rd and 4th grade students (NZ Years 4 & 5)
750L-890L targeted at 5th and 6th grade students (NZ Years 6 & 7 NZ)
900L-1040L targeted at 7th and 8th grade students (NZ Years 8 & 9)
Dates:
The subscription begins on 22nd April each year and expires 21st April the following year. We have limited spaces available for this program and enrolments will be taken on a first-in (with payment) basis.
Subscription Fee:
$15.00 per student no matter when you start, with the same expiry of 21st of April.
Enrolment Process:
Read the terms and conditions below, and then scroll down to click the enrolment button at the bottom of the page.
For any questions please email kidsdiscover@nchenz.org.nz
Payment:
Account name: National Council of Home Educators NZ
Account number: 38-9014-0162108-02 (note, this is not the same account as member donations)
Reference: Your child’s last name with the reference "KDO" and your NCHENZ membership number.
Reminder: Do not combine payments for different programs
Kids Discover
Lexile Levels:
A Lexile measure is shown as a number with an “L” after it - 880L indicates an 880 Lexile measure.
When a Lexile text measure matches a Lexile reading measure, this is called a “targeted” reading experience. The reader will likely have some challenge with the text, but not enough to get frustrated. This is the best way to grow as a reader … with text that’s not too hard but not too easy.
Important Information:
The expiry date is the 21st of April no matter when you start. We are unable to order any of the print titles. Kids Discover Online is optimal for small laptops such as Chromebooks as well as desktop computers. it also runs on iPhones, iPads, Android phones, Android tablets, and other mobile devices.
Terms & Conditions:
Enrolment in this program implies agreement with these terms and conditions.
Payment can be by internet banking, or manual deposit at Kiwibank. If you make a manual deposit then please add an additional $3 as this is what the bank charges NCHENZ.
You can do one payment for all of the children you are enrolling in a single program, however please do separate payments for different programs.
Payment is required prior to the start date. Non-payment means you are not enrolled in this program even if you have completed an enrolment form.
The payment reference is noted on the enrolment form. If you do not put the correct reference on your payment then access to your subscription is likely to be delayed.
NCHENZ subscription providers require one single point of contact. You must agree not to contact any provider directly about your subscription. For queries, concerns or changes - use the relevant email address for the offer, or email offers@nchenz.org.nz.
To take up any offer you must be a member of NCHENZ and remain a member for the duration of the subscription period. Cancellation of your NCHENZ membership will mean that any subscriptions you already have via NCHENZ (eg. Reading Eggs, Maths-Whizz, etc) will also be cancelled. Once cancelled, subscriptions cannot be reinstated.
Any subscription can be used for a preschooler as long as you genuinely intend to home educate that child. Any child aged 6+ years must have a Certificate of Exemption from the Ministry of Education for the duration of the subscription period.
You must do your own due diligence to determine if this program is suitable for your needs. While NCHENZ is appreciative of being able to offer a number of reduced subscription to members, this should not be seen as an endorsement or promotion of any particular program.
NCHENZ does not give subscription refunds unless there are exceptional circumstances. If you feel you have exceptional reasons for requesting a refund, email offers@nchenz.org.nz. In requesting a refund, please note that NCHENZ may have already paid the supplier for your subscription, so any refund is dependent on NCHENZ being able to ‘re-sell’ your subscription to another member. This may not be at the same price you paid for the subscription. In the case where a refund is approved, the amount will depend on the ‘re-sale’ price and the price NCHENZ paid the supplier for the subscription. Any refund will be paid to the original payer only and a NZ bank account number must be provided. An administration fee of $6/subscription will be deducted from all refunds.
NCHENZ volunteers tend to be unavailable during school holidays, so if you enrol during this period there may be a delay in responding to you. NCHENZ is closed for the summer holidays, 15th December to 15th January each year.
Administrator:
Gin Taylor manages this program. She is a homeschooling mum in Taupō who volunteers on the NCHENZ Executive Committee. She is not employed by the provider of this program. Every single member of the committee is a volunteer. They all have lives outside of NCHENZ, they have children they homeschool, other volunteer roles, part time jobs and a variety of other commitments. Please be kind and appreciative of the service these volunteers offer to you.