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Every child has enormous creative and intellectual potential. Tile Farm Academy helps unlock it through joyful problem solving and open ended exploration.
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Helping young minds grow into great problem solvers
Developed by PhD mathematicians, scientists, and educators with support from the National Science Foundation, Tile Farm Academy is intentionally designed to cultivate the habits of mind shared by great thinkers: curiosity, creativity, perseverance, and deep reasoning.
Tile Farm is patent-protected and funded in-part by the National Science Foundation.
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How Tile Farm Adds Up
| Experience | Tile Farm | Minecraft | Khan Academy | Prodigy | Scratch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyful, self-driven play | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Creative building and design | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | |
| Deep problem solving | ✓ | ✓ | △ | ✕ | ✓ | |
| Creative math projects | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | |
| Math fluency practice | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | |
| Spatial reasoning development | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | |
| Legend: ✓ = core focus △ = partial / limited ✕ = not a focus | ||||||
What Familes are Saying about Tile Farm
“My kids already love math, but feel limited by what they do in school. They are obsessed with Tile Farm. They do Daily Digits every day and constantly baffle me with the things they build in Studio.”
Maya R., parent of kids ages 10 and 12
“We homeschool, and Tile Farm has become part of our everyday rhythm. All three of our kids start with Daily Digits, then we let them play in Studio and usually do a Number Portraits activity at least once a week.”
Daniel H., parent of kids ages 4, 7, and 9
“My child was falling behind, and we tried a tutoring center, but it just made them more anxious. Tile Farm is the first math activity they have ever liked, and it really has transformed their confidence at school.”
Lauren P., parent of a child age 8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tile Farm is designed for people of all ages, but most of our users are ages 4-14. Kids engage with it in different ways depending on their age and interests, and many parents and grandparents enjoy playing with it too.
Tile Farm Academy works on most devices families already have, including Chromebooks, laptops, desktops, and tablets. It runs in a web browser, and there are also native apps available for iPad and Android devices through Google Play. Tile Farm is designed for larger screens and is not optimized for phones.
Tile Farm supports core math ideas like number sense, fluency, spatial reasoning, and problem solving. Rather than replacing school math, it complements classroom learning by helping kids build deeper understanding and confidence.
Tile Farm is designed to feel more like creative play than traditional practice. Kids have choice in how they explore, build, and solve problems, which is why many families find their children choose to come back to it on their own.
Most families use Tile Farm in short, meaningful sessions, which aligns well with the science of how kids learn best. Daily Digits takes about five minutes, and kids can spend more time exploring creatively afterwards if they want. There’s no required time commitment.
Yes. Tile Farm is intentionally low-pressure and open-ended, which can be especially helpful for kids who feel anxious or stuck with math. Many parents share that it helps rebuild confidence and curiosity.
Yes. Tile Farm is designed with families in mind. Multiple children can use the same household account, each engaging with the platform in ways that fit their age and interests.
No. Tile Farm is designed for independent exploration, though many families enjoy working alongside their kids. Some activities invite discussion, while others kids can explore on their own.