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How families join a StoryNest school class

Connect a child to their school's reading practice using a class invitation code.

4 minutes5 stepsParents and carers

Before you begin

Here's what you'll need:

  • A class code or invitation from your child's school
  • A family StoryNest account, or the ability to create one

Let's get started

Follow these steps

These instructions match the current StoryNest app. The pictures are simple screen maps until verified product screenshots are available.

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Step 1 of 5

Open the class invitation

Follow the link sent by your school, or enter the class code using its joining instructions.

Illustrative screen map, not a screenshot · Look for the highlighted label in the app
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Step 2 of 5

Sign in or create a family account

StoryNest asks the grown-up to sign in or register before linking the child to the class.

Illustrative screen map, not a screenshot · Look for the highlighted label in the app
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Step 3 of 5

Choose which child is joining

Select an existing reader, add a new reader, or use the student code from a school-issued card to link an existing school-login student.

Illustrative screen map, not a screenshot · Look for the highlighted label in the app
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Step 4 of 5

Join the class

Read any joining and consent information, then select Join [class name].

Illustrative screen map, not a screenshot · Look for the highlighted label in the app
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Step 5 of 5

Find class tasks

Assigned class tasks appear in the child's Reading practice area. Class tasks are available through the school's licence without requiring a family Hardcover upgrade.

Illustrative screen map, not a screenshot · Look for the highlighted label in the app

A few handy tips

  • A class code belongs to a specific class; check it with the teacher if it does not work.
  • A school-issued student card may contain a separate student linking code.
  • Class tasks go to the teacher. Home practice not shared with the school stays with the family.

Good to know

Common questions

Does joining a school class cost the family?

School-funded class practice is available to participating families without buying Hardcover.

Can I link earlier school practice?

The joining flow supports linking a school student using the student code on their access card.