Sharon
ENGLISH"Ten years of teaching young learners have shown me that every child has their own way in. My job is to find it, and make each step clear."
Online abacus & mental maths lessons
for curious minds.
Live one-to-one lessons for children aged 4 to 14. The abacus, mental maths and cognitive training, combined so numbers finally make sense.
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Free · 25 minutes · Detailed report included · No payment details
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Alpha Kids is a project built on:
600+students
9 yearsof online teaching
15+countries
Abacus & mental arithmetic We don't teach children to memorise. We help them understand.
For many children, numbers are just symbols on paper. The abacus, a tool used for nearly 5,000 years, turns them into something they can see and move. Little by little, the beads move from their hands to their minds, and maths becomes visual, quick and truly theirs: that's mental maths.
Ready to learn maths in an innovative and fun way?
Decades of research link mental abacus training to faster, more accurate mental arithmetic, and a growing number of studies also point to gains in working memory and concentration.
Meet Juan, our founder and head of pedagogy.
- Live, one-to-one lessons with a real teacher
- Abacus and cognitive exercises, adapted to each age and pace
- 9 levels, each with its own certificate
- Lessons in English or Spanish
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Maths help for kids aged 4–14 What does your child need right now?
Every child learns differently, and we embrace that. Which one does your child need most?
A way for maths to click
Some children shine in reading, art or sport, yet numbers feel abstract and stressful. With the abacus, they can see and touch what each number means. One-to-one, at their own pace, so maths finally clicks and their confidence keeps growing.
In the free trial, we'll recommend the right balance of abacus and cognitive training for your child.
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Parent reviews Families who've seen the difference
In their own words: families who have connected with the Alpha Kids method.
Free online abacus lessonYour free trial lesson, step by step
- 1Choose a time.
No payment details, no commitment required. Pick a slot that suits you. Times are shown in your time zone.
- 2We confirm within 24 hours.
You'll receive the lesson link by WhatsApp and email.
- 3A 25-minute one-to-one lesson.
Your child meets their teacher, tries the abacus and plays cognitive games.
- 4Your child's report.
You'll receive a detailed report and a course recommendation tailored to your child.
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Abacus maths programme · 9 levels The right challenge at the right time.
With Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development as our cornerstone, every lesson meets your child where they are, follows their own curiosity and keeps learning playful. Modern research shows that the early years are the best moment to build strong foundations.
Five pillars of a mathematical mind
Memory & attention
Focus long enough to see each step through.
Spatial thinking
Understand 2D and 3D shapes and perspective, and finally picture the abacus in the mind.
Logic
Spot patterns and apply rules with precision.
Algebra
See beads as symbols, and understand balance and unknowns.
Word problems
Break real-life problems into simple steps.
AGES 4–6
The symbolic thinker
We make the abstract concrete with beads, colours and stories.
AGES 7–10
The logical problem-solver
From the physical abacus to the mental one, building working memory and real-world problem solving.
AGES 11–14
The abstract thinker
Negative numbers, fractions and decimals, handled with the speed and confidence of a trained mind.
Choose the balance that fits your child
All of our courses cover the entire programme. What changes is the balance. After the free trial, we'll recommend the one we think fits your child best, and you'll decide together with your teacher.
Abacus100%abacus
For a solid understanding of maths, focused on accuracy and speed.
RecommendedAbacus Balanced70 / 30abacus · cognitive
A great place to start.
Cognitive Balanced30 / 70abacus · cognitive
Development first.
Cognitive100%cognitive
For children who are comfortable with school maths.
Ajustado: tag derecho, Abacus Balanced elegida al llegar, se puede elegir cualquiera, colores en los números y barritas que crecen en orden
9 levels, with a certificate of completion at every step
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Certificate of completion
Certificate of completion
At the end of every level.
Mental maths, backed by research A mental calculator you can take anywhere.
Researchers in Japan, home of the soroban, were among the first to show how mental abacus experts calculate by picturing the beads in their minds. Since then, studies at Harvard, Stanford, and more recently in Spain, have linked mental abacus training to stronger arithmetic, attention and memory in children.
Online maths classroom Positive screen time that helps them think
Our virtual classroom was designed hand in hand by educators and professional designers. It keeps children focused and engaged, without overstimulating them.
Watch any lesson from your parent profile. Lessons are never recorded.
Learning from home, made personal: one-to-one lessons with the same teacher, easy rescheduling, and a classroom that goes wherever you go. Even online, every child works with a real abacus in their hands, while the screen brings each step to life, until they can picture the beads in their minds.
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Abacus lesson pricesFair, transparent pricing
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What's included
All plans include premium one-to-one lessons at a fair price. No hidden fees, flexible rescheduling, and teachers who are paid fairly for their expertise.
- Two 25-minute lessons or one 50-minute lesson a week
- Full platform access
- Your own profile for homework and managing lessons
- Level certificates
- Progress reports
10% off for each additional sibling.
Online abacus teachersThe people behind every lesson
Julieta
SPANISH & ENGLISH"After more than ten years teaching maths, my favourite moment is still the same: when a child realises they can do it."
Selene
ENGLISH"From Costa Rica and South Korea to India, I've taught children in many countries, and curiosity speaks every language."
FOUNDER & HEAD OF PEDAGOGYJuan Mestres
SPANISH & ENGLISH"After nine years and more than 600 students, my best lessons have come from them. That's why every class here is shaped around the child in front of us."
Our teachers are experienced professionals, and they're all trained in our method. We want to be the bridge between great teachers and the children who need them.
Pedido a Valen 4 · tu autorretrato (último círculo)The team behind the classroom
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Ana StefanescuGraduate in Education · Montessori School Director · Head of Programme DesignTap to read
"A good programme meets each child where they are, then helps them go a little further every week."
Gustavo TabordaWeb developer and parent · Head of Technology & Platform SafetyTap to read
"In a time of AI and endless screens, children deserve digital spaces built with ethics and designed to keep them safe."
Luna BereciartuaGraduate in Communication and Humanities · Head Designer & Brand StrategistTap to read
"Technology isn't the enemy; design without purpose and meaning is. That's why every screen in AlphaKids has a story and a reason."
Valentina de MicheleGraduate in Illustration and Animation · Illustrator of our Graphic WorldTap to read
"Learning books have always had a friendly character by the child's side. Our hand-designed sloth carries on that tradition."
Maths support for school and homeschooling At school, at home, or anywhere in between
Traditional school, alternative school or homeschooling: families of every kind choose Alpha Kids. Our lessons can work alongside your child's school maths or, for families who educate at home, be at the heart of it, strengthening the foundations every curriculum relies on: number sense, mental calculation and focus.
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