New Worlds Reading Pilot
Through a partnership with University of Florida’s Lastinger Center for Learning, we are providing free Kibeam Wands to 60,000 families participating in New World’s Reading Initiative to help increase 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders' reading and engagement with wonderful children’s books from Scholastic.
In this program, your child will use their wand to read, play and explore the free monthly books from New World’s Reading Initiative. As each book’s activities become available to put on your wand, you will be notified via email. New titles are being added every few weeks, so stay tuned!
Get Started
Ready to read and interact with books in a whole new way? Just follow these three easy steps.
1. Download the Kibeam Wand™ App
Choose the app store for your mobile device.
2. Set Up Your Wand
3. Add Book Activities to Your Wand
Make sure your Kibeam Wand is plugged into a power source.
In the Kibeam Wand App, go to My Shelf and see all available books.
Tap on the book you’d like to add to your wand.
Tap the Add Book button.
FAQ
The Kibeam Wand App doesn't recognize my email or phone number. What should I do?
Be sure you are entering the email address or cell phone number associated with your New Worlds Reading Initiative registration. If the app doesn't recognize either one, or you are unsure about which email address to use, please contact support@newworldsreading.com for assistance.
When will more books become available on the app?
New books are being added to the app every month and are timed with the delivery of your paper books from New Worlds Reading Initiative. Be sure to allow notifications in the Kibeam Wand App in order to receive alerts when new books are available and to help improve your overall Kibeam experience.
If I'm having issues with my wand or the app, who should I contact?
For any questions related to the Kibeam Wand or the Kibeam Wand App, click here to troubleshoot and contact support.
Will the wand work with all my New Worlds Reading books?
Only books that are available on the Kibeam Wand App will work with the wand.
I lost one of my books. How do I get a replacement?
If you've misplaced one of your books, please contact support@newworldsreading.com for assistance.
What are the educational goals of the program?
The general goal is to improve the reading skills of every child participating and to encourage parents and caregivers to share in that experience. The program is aligned with Florida education standards.
When the program ends, can I keep my Kibeam Wand?
Yes, once the program has ended, your Kibeam Wand is yours to keep!
Can I opt out of the program?
You can opt out of the program by contacting New Worlds Reading at (855) 399-1147 or via email at support@newworldsreading.com.
Is any data being collected? What is it being used for?
Data will be collected in a variety of areas including literacy, content development, interactivity, device design and engagement. Through the data, we hope to better understand the relationship between books, reader, technology and interactive content. With better insights into that relationship, we can design future programs, products and projects to more effectively address the challenges with literacy and reading engagement.
Need Assistance?
We’re here to help, whether you’re just getting started or you’re having trouble using the wand or our app.
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