πŸ‘©β€πŸ« Teacher Guide

Taleberry for educators brings personalized learning to your classroom. Create classrooms, manage students, assign reading, and track comprehensionβ€”all without requiring student email addresses.

πŸš€ Getting Started

Step 1: Subscribe to Teacher Plan

Choose between Teacher Basic ($19.99/mo) or Teacher Pro ($39.99/mo) based on your classroom needs.

Step 2: Create Your First Classroom

From your Teacher Dashboard, click "Create Classroom" and provide:

  • Classroom name (e.g., "Mrs. Johnson's 3rd Grade")
  • Grade level
  • Subject area (optional)

You'll get a unique classroom code that students use to join.

Step 3: Add Students

Students join using simple aliasesβ€”no email required:

  • Student chooses a username (e.g., "alex_the_explorer")
  • Enters classroom code
  • Instant access to assigned stories

Step 4: Create & Assign Stories

Build reading assignments with our Assignment Builder, selecting themes, subjects, and educational goals tailored to your curriculum.

πŸ“š Classroom Management

πŸ‘₯ Managing Students

  • β€’ View all students in a list
  • β€’ Add/remove students anytime
  • β€’ Reset student passwords if needed
  • β€’ Track individual progress

πŸ“‹ Assignment Builder

  • β€’ Create themed assignments
  • β€’ Set due dates
  • β€’ Choose difficulty levels
  • β€’ Assign to entire class or groups

πŸ“Š Progress Tracking

  • β€’ Real-time completion status
  • β€’ Reading comprehension scores
  • β€’ Time spent on each story
  • β€’ Skill-level breakdowns (Pro)

πŸ“ˆ Analytics Dashboard

  • β€’ Class-wide performance metrics
  • β€’ Individual student reports
  • β€’ Export data (CSV/PDF)
  • β€’ Identify struggling readers

πŸŽ“ Teacher Plan Comparison

Feature Teacher Basic
$39.99/mo
Teacher Pro
$79.99/mo
School License
From $299/mo
Classrooms 1 3 10+
Students Total 25 75 250+
Stories per Month 100 400 1000+
Assignment Builder βœ… βœ… βœ…
Progress Tracking Basic Advanced Advanced
Export Reports CSV CSV + PDF CSV + PDF
Priority Support ❌ βœ… βœ… Dedicated

🌟 Best Practices for Teachers

  • πŸ“–
    Align with curriculum: Use the Assignment Builder to create stories that match your lesson plans and educational standards.
  • 🎯
    Differentiate instruction: Adjust story difficulty and topics for different reading levels within your classroom.
  • πŸ“Š
    Review analytics weekly: Monitor student progress to identify who needs extra support or enrichment.
  • πŸ’¬
    Discuss stories in class: Use assigned stories as discussion starters for comprehension and critical thinking.
  • πŸ†
    Celebrate achievements: Recognize students who complete assignments and show improvement in comprehension.

πŸ‘€ Student Login Process

Students access the platform via /student/login using:

  1. Username/Alias: Simple, kid-friendly name (no email needed)
  2. Classroom Code: 6-digit code you provide
  3. Optional Password: For added security

πŸ”’ Privacy: Student accounts are COPPA-compliant. No personal information is collected beyond what's needed for classroom functionality.

❓ Teacher FAQ

Can I use this with remote/hybrid learning?

Yes! Students can log in from anywhere with internet access. Perfect for homework assignments, remote learning days, or hybrid classrooms.

How do I handle student passwords?

Students can set optional passwords during signup. You can reset them from your teacher dashboard if students forget.

Can I see individual student work?

Yes! View each student's completed stories, comprehension scores, and time spent reading from your analytics dashboard.

What if I need more than 30 students?

Teacher Pro allows 3 classrooms (up to 90 total students). For larger needs, contact us about School License options or purchase add-on seats.

Can I share classrooms with other teachers?

Currently, each teacher account manages its own classrooms. School Licenses can have multiple teacher accounts for team collaboration.

Need Teacher Support?

We offer professional development sessions and dedicated support for educators.

Contact Teacher Support