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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 4 - Reviews of ClassDojo

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Tracy L.  
Technology Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A Must Have for Teachers"

August 26, 2021

5.0

I have been using this product for years. I cannot imagine teaching without it.

Pros

ClassDojo helps me track student behavior. I use this data for administration and for parent-teacher conferences. The other important aspect of this product is the ability to communicate with parents. It is wonderful.

Cons

Recently, they’ve added some bells and whistles. Sounds great, right? Wrong! They’re starting to charge parents! Not cool, man.

Reason for choosing ClassDojo

PBIS Rewards only tracks positive behaviors. In a perfect world, that would be fine. Unfortunately, students aren’t perfect. Negative behaviors must be tracked as well.

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RH

Rebekah H.  
Owner  
Arts and Crafts  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A teacher's best friend"

March 13, 2024

5.0

Pros

This app is literally like a teacher's best friend. It makes communicating with parents a breeze and there is always a record on the conversation. It encourages positive student behavior and makes classroom management so much easier. To top it all off, the students LOVE IT!

Cons

Nothing...I loved everything about it as a teacher!

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Mechanical Engineer  
Semiconductors  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "I used ClassDojo to keep track of my students progress."

February 21, 2023

5.0

Pros

This is a free program that allows parents to keep track of their students' progress with their teachers.

Cons

I didn't have any issues with this software. I thought that my students' teachers could have used more of the features than they did.

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MM

Mallorie M.  
First grade teacher  
Primary/Secondary Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "ClassDojo is a life saver"

November 3, 2023

5.0

I haven’t had any issues with it, parents tell me everyday how much they love it that they can always get ahold of me

Pros

I find it so easy to use, very user friendly for both educators and parents. It’s easy to communicate to parents as well, all contact information is right through the app, making my job a lot less complicated.

Cons

It has a lot of pop ups, you just have to X out of them, they may be advertisements or just the way the app is.

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Jessica L.  
Volunteer Director  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Class Dojo - Review from a Parent"

September 29, 2020

3.0

Overall, this software has helped tremendously to stay in contact with teachers and school admin staff without relying on personal email accounts.

Pros

Class Dojo allows you to stay connected between teachers and your students. As long as teachers use it, it provides constant communication that is easily accessible. With multiple students, it consolidates all the messages into one area and allows for private messages to each teacher. If you have multiple students, and the school sends out a mass message, you only get the message once which I really like. It also allows you to upload documents to your child's portfolio for the teacher to view.

Cons

If you have multiple students, the private messaging can be a little hectic especially if a specials teacher emails you. That specials teacher might also have your other children, so it is necessary to figure out what student they are messaging you about. It can be confusing and takes a minute to figure it out.

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DE

Debora E.  
Lab Aide/Phlebotomist  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Class Dojo"

July 11, 2023

5.0

I use it for my child that is in school to communicate with his teachers.

Pros

The ability to be able to communicate with the teachers as needed. The ability to speak with teachers and not have to wait for an email.

Cons

I do not have anything bad to say about Class Jojo. I really like everything about it and how easy it is to use.

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Garry C.  
CEO  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Royal history review of ClassDojo"

October 27, 2023

5.0

Pros

Classdojo is easy to use and connect to students. I found dojo to be easy to host my classes and assign/check homework

Cons

As I am a teacher for many years I did find this app confusing to start with by soon got use to it. I took some classes online and used it most days so I quickly got use to it. I found also found the parents at the beginning also were confused but they to ogot use to it.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Swim School Manager  
Sports  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Loved this when I was a teacher"

February 19, 2023

5.0

Pros

It's a great way to communicate with families -- emails are not as real time as this is and parents tend to ignore emails. I love the updates and easy way to chat

Cons

Not all parents are on top of it. Many are reluctant to sign up for another app. Many don't respond or check on it.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Campus Instructional coach  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "ClassDojo in the Classroom"

August 3, 2019

5.0

ClassDojo is an essential component to any teaching classroom, especially with the diversity of learners and the uniqueness of culture every student brings. It provides a crucial incentive for students to be at their best.

Pros

ClassDojo is a must have for creating a culture of respect, accountability to parents and incentives for students to perform at their optimal level. Fun and easy to use, students love the interactive Dojo points they earn when they perform. The software is free to use and customizable. It is not only for educators. It can be used in multiple settings. Points for certain behaviors can be set. The software can be used on laptops, tablets and even phones. The software creatively allows for students to choose their monster, giving them ownership. It allows the user to inform parents of how students are doing and even tells you if the parents have opened the message.

Cons

The only problem that I encountered was that it minimized the actual conversations that I had with parents in person. Like any software, the user must be extra careful this does not replace parents coming and talking with the teacher. Many parents thought ClassDojo replaced the annual parent conferences. I had to let them know that this is an essential tool but does not replace us meeting together.

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AC

Ashton C.  
Middle Grades Teacher  
Primary/Secondary Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "You NEED ClassDojo! "

June 4, 2021

5.0

I hope my school ALWAYS chooses to use ClassDojo. It’s easy to implement in a daily schedule, provides easy access to parent contacts, provides a stream (like Facebook) for parents to be able to see important information, upcoming due dates, etc. Most of all, it’s PARENT-FRIENDLY.

Pros

This software is super easy to implement into your class day. Tracking of behavior points is awesome because it allows you to set weekly goals. For example, if everyone in the class earns 3 points in a week, maybe a reward could be an extra 10 minutes of free-reading time at the end of the period. Another pro is that the stream can be shared by multiple teachers. I teach middle school and having all other teachers be able to post homework assignments, upcoming important dates, etc all on the same stream, is awesome and parent-friendly!

Cons

The only con for ClassDojo is that the monster icons for each student are pretty elementary looking. Some of my middle school students have expressed wanting another option as their icon because some kids are “too cool” for monster icons.

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Michelle D.  
Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Parental Involvement Is Important"

April 8, 2019

5.0

I have used ClassDojo for the past few years. Even my grade 10 students were excited when I was able to carry over their classroom from grade 8 this year. Since I am in a small school, the chances of me having a group of kids for more than one year/one course is high. I just need to get more of my colleagues on board, so that we can share highlights with all parents and teachers.

Pros

This program is great at helping to connect with parents, and provide a way for students to show case their work and positive behaviour. There are some neat tools that have been added that allow for teachers to randomly pick people or generate groups, do attendance, set timers and set goals. They now allow students to join your class using their Google accounts which makes it a lot easier than before when you had to scan the QR code or enter a text code.

Cons

Now that they have adding the signing in with Google, everything is AWESOME!

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SY

Samer Y.  
Attorney  
Legal Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "You can't put a price on your children's education"

July 13, 2020

5.0

Overall I love the fact that my children at day care or in school are shown to me at various points in the day. Classdojo does not I believe have a live stream availability but that is for the best as I would spend too much time on the live stream and not enough time on my work which is the main reason to have your school or day care utilize the classdojo app or software. I would recommend this app and software as you can't put a price on your child's education.

Pros

As a parent you need to save all the money you can and a free version of classdojo.com or through the app is right up everyone's alley. But even if they charged parents a dollar per month it would be worth it. A teacher at anytime could load a video or photo of the children at school to let you know they're happy and safe.

Cons

Like all software there are some issues and the only issue I can across was through the app. Sometimes videos won't have sound but I attribute that to one of three reasons. The only reason that can be blame on classdojo is the coding or some error took place and I couldn't hear the sound. The other two times was that my phone was too old, (First generation SE iPhone)and the app was not supported or the teacher posted the video purposely without sound. The video sound error is rare enough that it won't matter in the long run.

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Lawrent M.  
owner  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A must-have to keep the student focused and engaged"

April 1, 2022

4.0

Classdojo has always been a great help to keep the students on the right behavior track and promote positive behavior. I only use it for its behavior management feature; however, there is more to that, and teachers can actually provide activities and classwork, and get in touch with the parents.

Pros

The program is easy to implement, fast to interact with, fun, and engaging (young children love the monsters theme) with young learners. Additional features like quickly making groups, timers, and randomly picking a student + the noise meter, quickly become essential.

Cons

It is great for younger kids, not so much with an older audience. I prefer to use Classcraft for older kids (10 up) The new 'egg' feature is annoying when not using the app with the parents/from home, but you can manually hatch the eggs, which still takes some time. There should be an option to start without the eggs.

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KR

Kelly R.  
Teacher  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great Class Management Tool"

October 18, 2023

4.0

Pros

I love being able to give out points to students and that parents had the ability to see their students points each day.

Cons

It would be nice to have an option to turn off student access at times.

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EO

ELIZABETH O.  
Administrative Assistant  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "The Best Parent Engagement Tool for Schools"

August 12, 2021

5.0

The overall experience with using class dojo has improved parent engagement, reducing complaints and negative energy from parents.

Pros

1\. The software colors are very favorable to the eyes. 2. The use of Dojo cartoons to indicate each student in a class makes the whole experience fun-filled. 3. Improved parent engagement with instant feedback on areas we are doing well and areas of growth 4. The platform gives students a fair chance to compete for the school culture scores and hence it becomes a fair rewarding system for everyone involved. 5. One can add classes according to the suitability of the school

Cons

1\. I would have liked an opportunity to explain in detail why I awarded particular students points and why I deducted points from particular students.

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TF

Tiffany F.  
Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Positive Behavior Incentive"

May 4, 2023

5.0

Overall, I highly recommend Class Dojo to other middle school teachers. It is a useful tool that can be customized to fit the needs of any classroom, and it has made communication with both students and parents much easier and more efficient.

Pros

Class Dojo is a great tool that allows me to quickly and efficiently reinforce positive behaviors in my classroom. It allows me to easily communicate with parents about their child's behavior. Another great tool is the ability to track behaviors over time.

Cons

Customizable reports could be helpful. The basic reports are fine, but being able to tailor them to my specific needs would be great.

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AR

Ashley R.  
Second Grade Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "ClassDojo In the Classroom"

June 16, 2021

5.0

The best part of Dojo is parent communication. It also is a great resource for classroom management and tracking behavior. I let my students earn rewards by earning Dojo points. There are also tools for making groups, playing music, posting morning messages, and a timer. It really provides most tools you need during the day in one spot.

Pros

The best feature about this program is communication. Parents are more likely to respond to messages electronically over answering phone calls from a teacher. I am able to see when parents have read messages and have seen important updates and information. I love that Dojo will also translate different languages for myself and the parents. School translators are not always available, and this makes it easy to still be in contact.

Cons

One thing I feel like could be improved is if the school story and class story were in the same place. Sometimes I think parents miss important information from our administration because they only are looking at my class story, and not the school story.

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DS

Douglas S.  
Sr Voice Systems Engineer  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Nice, but Needs Work"

June 29, 2022

3.0

Using the app with 4 kids that were in school I have had a lot of practice and have seen the changes/improvements over the last few years. While the app has come a long way it still has quite a ways to go before it is fully user friendly and intuitive.

Pros

The ability to at least have information about your child and stay in contact with their teaching staff is a great start but there is not much else.

Cons

The app is clunky and not user friendly. Information can be difficult to navigate to and because of its difficulty teaching staff may not update as often as you would want.

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SM

Stacey M.  
Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Classroom Life Saver"

December 9, 2020

5.0

Overall, kids love DoJo. It's easy, quick, and effective. It's a life saver with parent communication if connected, for tracking through the reports, and for quick feedback to the kids!

Pros

I love that Dojo creates 'monster' icons for each student to represent them. It's easy to give students 'points' for expected behaviors or behaviors that go above and beyond. I also enjoy that I can give a whole class a point for something. It's easy to take away points for unexpected behaviors as well. There is a great report that attaches to each students' day as well with what they earned or lost points for. Adding parapros, specials teachers, special education teachers, etc is easy and they can give and take points from a class as well. DoJo also can be connected to parents, so parents can keep track of their child's day, get a report, or communicate with the teacher! The points earned and taken away can be modified for specific target behaviors as well rather than a blanket one is all set up. Points can be managed through your computer or through the phone add as well for easy use!

Cons

I truly don't have anything I dislike about Dojo. It's easy, free, and quick to use! I have nothing to recommend for changes.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Teacher  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great Classroom Management Tool"

March 4, 2020

4.0

Pros

Class Dojo is a great tool for teachers! Students love the fun little characters and they enjoy earning points. I like that Dojo is customizable. You can change what points are given or taken away for and the point amount. It's a great way to keep in touch with parents. Dojo also added other great features like a timer, pick a random student, and music. You can also group students to encourage them to work together. You can also post class announcements and students can show what they've been working on.

Cons

The one thing I did not like was that some parents felt like they could say whatever they wanted since it was through a computer. That's not necessarily Dojo's fault, but was the biggest draw back for me personally. I was attacked by several parents through the messaging.

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AJ

Ashley J.  
caregiver and professional cleaner  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Class Dojo is the best app "

September 7, 2022

5.0

I have to give an overall 10+ rating on this app!!!

Pros

Everything is a plus!!! It keeps me up to date and acknowledged and present in what my kids are doing in school

Cons

There’s absolutely nothing to complain about with this app! It’s seriously the best!

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MZ

Michelle Z.  
Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Positive Family-School Relationships/Communication"

May 30, 2021

5.0

Class Dojo has been an important part of helping my school build positive relationships with our families. I love the ease of use, and appreciate how the complies always looking g to improve. They also have short videos that I show my class to help with Social Emotional Learning. Best of all, it’s FREE!!!

Pros

Class Dojo has been the easiest, fastest, and most positive way for teachers & admin to communicate with families. It’s easily accessible on everyone’s phone, messages can be sent back & forth, safely, students can create portfolios, send/receive assignments, & emergency notifications were easily & quickly sent to all, in seconds! Teachers are also able to send photos of student work, as well as award points for positive behaviors. Class Dojo is also easily accessible on a computer, if needed.

Cons

I would love to be able to add videos that have previously been recorded, but I’m sure that is coming soon.

Reason for choosing ClassDojo

Remind was used, but not as friendly, and didn’t have all of the amazing features as Class Dojo. Seesaw looked great, but our school couldn’t afford it. Bloomz had limited free features, whereas Class dojo’s features are all free, and included.

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SA

Sital A.  
Dental tech  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Class dojo "

October 5, 2023

5.0

Pros

I have had three children, most teachers in elementary school use class dojo, I enjoy this app as it lets me keep up with everything that the student does in class

Cons

Nothing great app, there hasn’t been any issues

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sR

scott R.  
housing officer  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Do JO review "

December 27, 2023

5.0

good- RAther than using emails etc it is user friendly and chilren can also use.

Pros

Notifications can be sent live to phones and tablets. Teachers can messege with updates about clubs and term times etc

Cons

Alot of information can be generic and not apply to our child

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Jason B.  
Owner  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Happy with the Dojo"

December 1, 2022

5.0

Pros

This software is great for connecting with your students and giving them more control of what’s going on.

Cons

There was nothing about this software that I did not like.

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