What is LearnStorm? Teachers and Kids Share Why They Love This Classroom Tool

LearnStorm is Khan Academy’s free, fun, and engaging classroom tool that celebrates student progress and keeps learning joyful all year long.

By mid-semester, many teachers are looking for ways to re-energize their classrooms. That’s where LearnStorm comes in. With just a few clicks, you can turn daily practice on Khan Academy into a classroom-wide celebration of growth.

What is LearnStorm?

LearnStorm is a classroom engagement tracker that motivates students to keep learning. Here’s how it works:

Students work on skills you assign or that are part of their mastery goals on Khan Academy.
Each time a student levels up, progress is reflected on the LearnStorm tracker.
Rings on the tracker grow as the class learns together, unlocking moments of excitement (and yes, even dancing in some classrooms!).

Because LearnStorm celebrates collective progress, every student’s effort matters. No one is singled out. Everyone contributes to the classroom’s success!

Students jumping up and down celebrating growing their LearnStorm tracker.

Why teachers love it

Teachers tell us LearnStorm makes their classrooms more motivated, focused, and joyful.

LearnStorm is built with teachers in mind:

Simple to start: Create a class, add students, and assign skills in minutes.
Proven impact: Even mastering just one more skill than the year before leads to measurable learning gains.
Reliable and free: No cost, no hidden fees—just a tool that works consistently in your classroom.

Quote from teacher, "The absolute joy these kids had celebrating their learning was awesome today. It will certainly continue to be a motivator as we move throughout the year!"

Why students love it

Students love LearnStorm because it makes their learning visible and fun.

Colorful tracker: They can see their progress come to life with growing rings.
Fun celebrations: Cheering, dancing, and classroom rewards make learning exciting.
Team spirit: Every student’s effort contributes to the class goal—no one is left out.
Motivation to keep going: Progress feels rewarding, which keeps students engaged.

Quote from student, "LearnStorm really made me realize how much you can grow in a short amount of time."

How to use LearnStorm in your classroom

LearnStorm is flexible and fits into many classroom routines:

Daily warm-ups: Kick off class by celebrating progress.
Independent practice: Let students track mastery during quiet work time.
Homework motivation: Show how outside effort contributes to class rings.
Friday celebrations: Open the tracker together and cheer on your class’s growth.