Skoolbo

We have been trying out a new learning tool which the children are really enjoying, here are the details.

Dear Parents, 
Skoolbo – Go! Kiwi Kids Go! is a great new site to help children with reading and maths. 
Children are immersed in an incredible learning world and become highly motivated by the inbuilt rewards mechanisms designed to encourage healthy use and maximise learning. 
Your child has been provided with an account that grants full free use of the program both at home and school. 
As a parent you will also be able to view your child’s results via the Parent Dashboard. 

There is no advertising on Skoolbo and there are no in-app purchases. 
Children are not able to communicate on Skoolbo and there is no possibility of unsafe interactions. How to get going at home: 
1. Visit www.skoolbo.co.nz/downloads and download the software. 
2. Skoolbo is available for tablets (iPads and Androids), computers (PCs and Macs) and through your Internet browser. 
3. Open the software and select PARENTS. In the box that says Username or email, please insert your child’s username ____________________. Then click on the password tab. The password by default is the colour BLACK and the animal BEE, although your child might have changed this at school. 
4. You can link your email to your child’s account, once your child is logged on go to the Parent tab on the play screen and enter your email address. You can now log on through our website www.skoolbo.co.nz and see your child’s results, password’s etc. 

Tips for Maximum Benefit: 
 Encourage your child to use Skoolbo four to five times per week for around 20-30 mins each time (this should be about ten games after which your child is rewarded with a Lucky Prize). 
 Don’t let other children (or adults) play on your child’s account. 
Skoolbo uses a smart algorithm that determines the most appropriate learning activities specifically for your child based on his or her recent performance. Other users could affect the level of activity presented to your child. 
 Celebrate your child’s successes. Examples include the 1,000 Correct Answers milestone and other improvement awards. 
 Refer to the Parent Guide available at the Downloads tab on the web site for additional tips and instructions. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@skoolbo.co.nz or call us on 09 443 4750. 
Best wishes, The Skoolbo Team

User names and passwords are listed below and will come home in their Book Bags on a laminated card.
Alice K  ROOM6 alice3737         BlackBee
Brigitte H  ROOM6 brigitte1815 OrangeCow
Bronson T ROOM6 bronson2553 BlackBee
Chloe L ROOM6 chloe1138         BlackBee
Connor P ROOM6 connor3181 BlackBee
Cooper  C ROOM6 cooper3717 BlackBee
Elizabeth ROOM6 elizabet2384 BlackBee
Emma  E ROOM6 emma3960        BlackBee
Ena  S ROOM6 ena1362         Black Bee 
Espie T ROOM6 espie3960         BlackBee
Isaac H ROOM6 isaac3731         BlackBee
James K ROOM6 james2177   BlackBee
Josie C ROOM6 josie3677         BlackBee
Jun K ROOM6 jun3828         BlackBee
Mark  A ROOM6 mark2878         BlackBee
Natasha  C ROOM6 natasha3457 BlackBee
Neha B ROOM6 neha2389         BlackBee
Oliver B ROOM6 oliver3501         BlackBee
Rohan P ROOM6 rohan2057         BlackBee
Shubh P ROOM6 shubh2584         BlackBee
Sophie S ROOM6 sophie1149 BlackBee
Tirisa K ROOM6 tirisa1829         BlackBee

If you have any questions, just come in and see me or you can e-mail me at brigitteh@stmarysrotorua.school.nz.
Thanks