Reach Out Read

Reach Out and Read

We're excited to collaborate with Reach Out and Read to provide a Kibeam Wand and wonderful books authored by Jesse Byrd to 1,000 families in the Bay Area!

In this program, you and your child will use their Kibeam Wand to read, play and interact with the books given to you at their well-visit. Wands and books will be provided in July and August. Activities for Sunny Days are available now on our app to add to the wand. You’ll be notified by email when Big Sister Coco activities become available. Stay tuned!

“The activities like searching for things on the page and the sound effects of a rocket launching help my son enjoy understanding what is going on in the book.”

Jennifer R.

“My daughter loves using the wand. The sound is great and it is easy to use!”

Tierra L.

“It's a very fun and interactive way for kids to connect with books. I notice my son plays with it on his own and he is much happier reading now.”

Capucine D.

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Get Started

You probably walked through these steps at your pediatrician’s office, but in case you need a reminder—or are using a different phone now—here’s how to get started.

1. Download the Kibeam Wand™ App

Make sure you have an iOS 13 or Android 10 or above smartphone or tablet and connect it to a home Wi-Fi. To download the app, choose your app store from your mobile device.

Choose the app store for your mobile device.

2. Set Up Your Wand

Open the Kibeam Wand App and follow the in-app instructions. Setup should take just a few minutes.

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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.

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FAQ

Will more books be added to the program?

Currently, the Reach Out and Read program distributes two books to participants.

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.

I lost one of my books. How do I get a replacement?

TBD

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.

How long does the program last?

The program will last XX months from the date you received your books and Kibeam Wand.

Can I opt out of the program?

You can opt out of the program by contacting XXXXXXXXXX.

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.

When the program ends, can I keep my Kibeam Wand?

Yes, once the program has ended, your Kibeam Wand is yours to keep!

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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