Our story
It started one evening at home.
Our oldest really did not want to study. We were looking for a way to help without turning that moment into a battle.
Where it began
“There should be an app that makes studying fun for kids.”
— Anthony
That evening, Andréanne and Anthony were looking together for a way to help their oldest study without turning it into a battle. Anthony shared that idea, and together they began imagining Pikoo: a way to make study time more motivating for children and easier for families.
The people behind Pikoo
What research says
Enjoyment can open the door to learning.
The studies point to what children do during an activity: explore an idea, try things, answer questions and receive guidance.
Play with a purpose
A review of 39 studies found advantages for guided play in some early math and shape outcomes among young children.
Skene et al., 2022Stay active and curious
A research framework describes playful experiences as joyful, meaningful, active and open to trying again.
LEGO Foundation, 2017Return to the idea
An education practice guide recommends review questions and spacing practice over time.
Institute of Education SciencesThese studies examine specific practices; they do not measure Pikoo’s effectiveness.
Read our article about the evidenceWhat guides us
Enjoy learning. Grow in confidence.
Pikoo is a Quebec-based learning platform created by parents for children and their families.
We want children to feel excited to keep going, understand new things, and celebrate their progress, one small win at a time.
And we want families to share calmer study moments together.
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