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Scholastic Watch and Learn Library

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Spec score 8.4 #3 of 33 in Educational Video Libraries

What it is

Scholastic Watch and Learn Library is a streaming video resource for learners from PreK through grade 3. It offers hundreds of nonfiction videos with real-world footage on science, social studies and social-emotional topics. Spanish-language versions are available throughout. Closed captions support English learners and beginning readers, while a vocabulary builder and quizzes help students engage with and check their understanding of the videos. More than 20 Think Sheets help set a learning purpose and keep students focused. Scholastic describes use for whole-class instruction, small-group differentiation and anytime access. Schools can provide access through an IP address, a shared username and password, proxy authentication or a configured referring page. It is available on the web and iOS, macOS and Windows; requirements also list Chromebooks running Chrome OS, Windows 8 or later, macOS 10.14 or later, and iOS 12 or later. Schools whose firewalls block streaming may need to allow Brightcove URLs.

Spec sheet

What it does
Watch & Learn is a streaming nonfiction video library for early learners in PreK–3.Read 15 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Audience
The library is designed for learners in PreK through grade 3.Read 11 Oct 2026 · scholastic.com
Trial
The free trial requires no obligation or credit card, and the opened page does not state its duration.Read 11 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Support
Customer assistance is offered by phone and live chat, with digital-service email support also listed for digital programs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Headquarters
557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Founded
1920Read 28 Sep 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Access integration
Site-authenticated subscriptions can use IP recognition, shared credentials, proxy authentication or a configured referring page.Read 15 Oct 2026 · bts.scholastic.com
Access options
Scholastic describes access through IP address, shared username and password, proxy authentication, or a configured referring page.Read 11 Oct 2026 · bts.scholastic.com
Accessibility
Videos include closed captioning to support English learners and beginning readers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
API and SDK documentation
The public product navigation exposes user, Spanish-language and technical-support documentation but no developer API or SDK section.Read 15 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Classroom use
Scholastic says the library can be used for whole-class instruction, small-group differentiation, and anytime access.Read 11 Oct 2026 · education.scholastic.com
Closed captioning
Closed captions are provided to support beginning readers and English-language learners.Read 15 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Company founded
LinkedIn lists Scholastic as founded in 1920.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company founder
Crunchbase lists Richard Robinson as a founder of Scholastic.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists headquarters at 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, United States.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company legal name
Crunchbase lists the legal name as Scholastic Corp.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company ownership
LinkedIn identifies Scholastic as a public company trading under NASDAQ ticker SCHL.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company size
LinkedIn places Scholastic in the 5,001–10,000 employee range.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Curriculum coverage
Videos are organized into nine content-area categories covering science, social studies and ELA themes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · education.scholastic.com
Documentation
Public documentation includes a step-by-step usage guide, Spanish instructions and technical requirements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
G2 category context
The G2 listing classifies most of its reviews under video conferencing and screen sharing, so the listing may combine products with the same name.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Independent library access
Enoch Pratt Free Library makes the database available in library locations and remotely with a library card.Read 15 Oct 2026 · prattlibrary.org
Independent library description
Enoch Pratt Free Library describes the service as 230-plus PreK–3 nonfiction videos with real-world footage covering science, social studies and social-emotional knowledge.Read 15 Oct 2026 · prattlibrary.org
Independent library description 2
St. Tammany Parish Library describes the service as an English-Spanish early-literacy program for ages 4–8 with more than 230 videos, captions, quizzes and vocabulary support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sttammanylibrary.org
Languages
The service provides content in English and Spanish.Read 15 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Library use
The education page says public libraries can offer unlimited viewing to patrons of any age.Read 15 Oct 2026 · education.scholastic.com
Licence
The site identifies Scholastic copyright and trademark ownership and provides terms-of-use links; it does not present an open-source licence.Read 15 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Limit: depth and engagement
G2 reviewers say some content is basic, passive or lacks deeper coverage and additional checkpoints.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: performance
G2 reviewers mention buffering, slow loading and occasional video pauses or glitches.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: pricing
G2 reviewers describe the product as expensive or lacking transparent pricing information.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: search and categorization
G2 reviewers report that finding specific topics, recommendations and categorization could be improved.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Mobile support
The requirements page lists Chromebooks running Chrome OS and iPhone/iPad devices on iOS 12 or later.Read 15 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Practice
The library includes quizzes that test student knowledge.Read 11 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Praise: ease of use
G2 reviewers repeatedly describe the interface and initial setup as intuitive and easy to use.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: visual learning
G2 reviewers repeatedly praise the short video format, visual explanations and ability to learn at an individual pace.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Quiz Whiz
Short quizzes follow videos to check student understanding.Read 15 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Rating on G2
4.3 out of 5 from 75 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Remote access
The product site advertises school-wide subscriptions and remote access for subscribers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scholastic.com
Search and browsing
Teachers can find content through featured videos, topic browsing or keyword search.Read 15 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Self-hosting
The product is described as a streaming website accessed through Scholastic subscriptions, with no self-hosting option described on its technical page.Read 15 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Standards materials
The usage guide directs teachers to review standards and supporting materials for each video.Read 15 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Streaming provider
District firewalls may need to allow Brightcove URLs because Scholastic uses Brightcove for video streaming.Read 15 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Streaming requirements
The library is a streaming video website, and schools with firewalls blocking streaming may need to allow Brightcove URLs.Read 11 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Subjects
The videos cover science, social studies, and social-emotional topics.Read 11 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Supported systems
The technical requirements page lists Windows 8 and above, macOS 10.14 and above, Chromebooks running Chrome OS, and iOS 12 and above.Read 11 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
System requirements
Supported desktop systems include Windows 8 or later and macOS 10.14 or later with current Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari versions as specified.Read 15 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Teaching materials
The product page lists 20+ Think Sheets to set a purpose for learning and help students stay focused.Read 11 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Teaching modes
Scholastic says the library supports whole-class instruction, small-group differentiation and learning at home.Read 15 Oct 2026 · education.scholastic.com
Think Sheets
More than 20 printable Think Sheets give learners structured reading and writing activities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Video library
The current title list describes more than 300 nonfiction videos using real-world footage.Read 15 Oct 2026 · scholastic.com
Vocabulary
A vocabulary builder helps students comprehend what they watch.Read 11 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
Vocabulary Builder
Each video includes a vocabulary preview intended to support comprehension and retention.Read 15 Oct 2026 · education.scholastic.com

Plans and prices

Watch & Learn Library (Canada 2025–2026) $650 a year per school PreK–3 · curriculum-themed online videos Read 15 Oct 2026 · www2.scholastic.ca
School Wide Subscription Priced on request Access to Watch & Learn Library · school-wide access Read 15 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com
School Wide Subscriptions Priced on request Call for Pricing Read 11 Oct 2026 · watchandlearn.scholastic.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Hundreds of nonfiction videos with real-world footage
  • Spanish-language versions available throughout
  • Closed captions support English learners and beginning readers
  • Quizzes and vocabulary builder support learning
  • More than 20 Think Sheets

Limits

  • Paid service with pricing available on request
  • No free plan
  • Streaming-blocking school firewalls may need Brightcove URLs allowed

Who it suits

The library is designed for PreK through grade 3 learners and suits schools using nonfiction video for whole-class instruction or small-group differentiation. Its captions, vocabulary builder and Think Sheets may support beginning readers and English learners.

Verdict

Watch and Learn Library brings videos, captions, vocabulary support, quizzes and teaching materials together for early learners. Schools should check their streaming access and request pricing details before choosing it.

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