Add a child

You add a child from the sign-up flow or from the Add a child button on your family page. We ask for a nickname, a grade and a picture. A birth year is optional.

Steps

1. Press Add a child.
2. Under "What do you call them?", type a nickname. Use 1 to 20 letters.
3. Choose a grade: Pre-K, K, or 1 through 8.
4. If you want, add a birth year.
5. Pick a picture. There are 12 animals: fox, bear, owl, cat, frog, rabbit, panda, lion, penguin, dog, turtle and whale.
6. Save. The child appears on your family page.

What we do not ask for

The page says: "No last name, photo, school or address, ever." Use a nickname, not a full name. For what we collect and why, see What we ask about your child.

How grade sets the band

We set the band from the grade. The band changes tap-target size, text size and which sign-in methods your child is offered.

Pick the grade your child is in now. Read more in Bands and grades.

What you'll see

The new child's card shows their grade, their stage and the status "Needs your OK". The child can't sign in until you give consent.

Limits

• Up to 6 children per family.
• Your plan sets how many children you can read with. See Plans and prices.

If it doesn't work

• The nickname is rejected. Use only letters, up to 20.
• You can't find a way to edit or delete a child. Editing and deleting a child isn't available in the app yet. Email support@taletykes.com and we will do it for you. Deleted children's information is removed within 30 days.

Common questions

Why a picture? Younger children sign in with pictures. The animal also marks their card on your family page.

Does my child need to be with me? No. Add them now and hand over the device later.

Next: Give consent.