Getting Started with StoryKind

Who creates the StoryKind account — the parent or the child?

Parents and guardians create the account. Your child gets a profile and becomes the hero of each story. Children do not register on their own. Here's how to get your first story in under five minutes.

How do I create a parent account?

On the website, choose Start free as a parent (or Parent sign in if you already have an account). On mobile, the login screen says Parents sign in. This account is yours — billing, consents, and child profiles live here.

How do I set up a child profile?

The first time you add a child, you'll see a short maths question plus a guardian consent checkbox (COPPA). That works the same on web and mobile. Then complete the shared setup:

1. Child's first name and age (optional gender)
2. Avatar — how they look in stories (defaults are fine)
3. Interests — pick at least one (up to five)
4. Family — optional; skip if you prefer (family-in-stories is a paid feature)
5. Reading level — Just Starting / Growing / Confident, or use the short placement / Lexile helper

On web, if you have no children yet, this wizard appears on the Overview page automatically. On mobile, it follows the parental gate after sign-in. When you finish, StoryKind creates a welcome story right away.

How do I generate a story after the welcome?

Tap Generate Story on Overview (web) or Home (mobile). Generation takes about 30–60 seconds per chapter while illustrations and narration prepare. Free trial includes 3 stories total. Paid plans include 3 stories per day per child. Need more? Buy a story pack or upgrade under Dashboard → Settings.

How do I open and read the story?

Tap the story cover to open it. Your child chooses how to read: Read to Me (narrator with word highlighting), Read Myself (independent reading; tap words for pronunciation), or Duet (child and narrator take turns). After each chapter, a short comprehension quiz appears. Scores feed the Dashboard analytics.

What happens after the first story?

Your Dashboard shows reading progress, comprehension, vocabulary, and Lexile trends. Add another child from My Children (family plan supports up to five). Manage subscription and packs anytime in Settings (mobile opens the web Settings page).

What if I don't know my child's Lexile level?

Choose the simple scale or the placement helper. StoryKind adjusts over time from quiz performance. If a story sounds too easy or too hard, go to Dashboard → Children → Edit and change the reading level — the next story uses the new setting.