How to Build Your Own Seesaw
Replace Seesaw with a custom build. All your elementary needs in one. Seesaw is your LMS with AI built in to boost student outcomes.
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 32 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 32 features
AI(7 features)
AI tool to convert existing resources into different formats
Complete suite of AI-powered tools including resource conversion and generation
AI-powered generation of instructional content from topics or prompts
AI-powered tools to assist with instruction and lesson planning
Basic AI-powered auto-grading functionality for questions
+2 more in this category
Curriculum(5 features)
Curriculum package focused on computer science and AI literacy education
Ability to customize and tailor curriculum library to district needs
700+ engaging lessons for K-2 grounded in Science of Reading with support for phonics, reading, and writing skills
Specialized curriculum for multilingual students covering K-5 ELD instruction with 550+ lessons and templates aligned to WIDA and state standards
Additional curriculum packages for specialized instruction
Assessment(4 features)
Tools for tracking student grades and monitoring progress
Enables meaningful feedback for students and families from teachers
Tools for assessing and supporting reading fluency development
Makes student thinking visible through assignments and assessments
Instruction(3 features)
Advanced tools for high-impact teaching and assessment
Structured reading support with scaffolding for different student levels
Structured and explicit literacy instruction based on Science of Reading research
Services(2 features)
Professional services to align Seesaw to district scope and sequence
Professional development and training services
Accessibility(1 features)
Alignment with Universal Design for Learning framework and accessibility standards
Analytics & Reporting(1 features)
Presents administrators with deep insights into student learning to support teachers and communicate with families
Assessment & Support(1 features)
Evidence-based tools to implement MTSS framework for student support
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