What Makes Us Want to Read?

Personalise reading levels in your pupil accounts

How to Set Homework with Rockerbox News

Update your teacher display name, password, and registered email address

Adding a new class/teacher to the School Admin Portal

What is the Jade reading level?

Rockerbox News Rewards and Challenges During the 2023-2024 School Year

What are the Benefits of Non-Fiction for English Language Learners

How Can Reading Non-Fiction Improve Pupils' Writing Skills?

Why is my pupil unable to log into their account?

I'm having trouble accessing the School Admin Portal

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How do I remove a pupil from my class?

I'm having trouble accessing my Teacher Portal

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Schedule a reading activity for your pupils

Can I request extra resources for my school?

Updating Pupil Accounts: Nickname & Password

How to encourage broad reading across your curriculum

How Rockerbox News can support your journey to becoming a UN Rights Respecting School

Viewing school data as a whole

View Full MAT Data

Rockerbox Snaps Photo Competition

Getting pupils set up for home learning

Rockerbox News Question Cards

How to Use Rockerbox News for Reciprocal Reading Interventions

Downloading Pupil Progress Data

The 5 "Be" Considerations for Inclusive Awareness Days - In Partnership with nasen

Download Challenge Leaderboards & Certificates for Your School

How do I stop a device storing 'search words' in the pupil platform search bar?

Accessing Your Rockerbox News School Admin Portal

Moving a pupil or a whole class to a new location on the Admin Portal

Adding a pupil through your School Admin Portal

Rockerbox Reading Challenge Leaderboards & Certificates

Where do my pupils find the tasks I have set them?

How to Request Rockerbox News Topics & Themes

Updating topics and texts your pupils have access to

How does the Copper level compliment my phonics programme?

Comprehension data from Rockerbox quizzes

Add new pupils to your class

How do my pupils access their 'Student Portals'?

What is the Leaderboard in Class History?

How to Use the Rockerbox Reading Ladders Lesson Plans

What is Rockerbox Reading Ladders?

How Can I Make Rockerbox Reading Ladders Accessible for All My Students?

Can I view when a pupil last accessed Rockerbox News?

Getting organised for a new academic year

How can I request Rockerbox Reading Ladders Topics and Themes?

Your accessibility and translation toolbar for pupils: A reference guide

Pupil Introduction Activity

Ideas to Launch Rockerbox News with Your Class

Nominate Members for Our Youth Advisory Board

Download the Rockerbox News logo and description for your school website

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Get to know the Rockerbox Quiz questions

Supporting Reading with Widgit Symbols

Data Retrieval and Account Creation

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Engage your wider community

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Reading non-fiction for pleasure

Use your data to support your pupils

The Rockerbox Reading Challenge and Metacognitive Learning

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Switching the Read Aloud feature on and off for individual pupils

Print stories from Rockerbox News

Introduce your pupils to Rockerbox

Local and Community History Month 2024

Capturing Pupil Voice Survey

How Can I Help a Pupil with Autism Avoid Tech Fatigue?

Introducing... "Front Page News" Articles

Colourful Semantics with Rockerbox

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Blank's Levels of Questioning

The Rockerbox Reading Challenge 2024-2025

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About Rockerbox

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Getting Your Class Set Up

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<h3>Learn more about our Jade reading level with Widgit symbols to support text.</h3><p>We’re proud to partner with <a href="https://support.myrockerbox.com/knowledge/widgit-symbols"><u>Widgit</u></a> to bring you a 6th Rockerbox reading level (Jade level) that uses Symbols to support text. Widgit Symbols are used worldwide to support people to realise their full potential, regardless of age, ability, or background.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><img class="image_resized" style="width:406px;" src="https://support.myrockerbox.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-12-2023-04-51-59-1418-PM.png?width=406&amp;height=183&amp;name=image-png-Jun-12-2023-04-51-59-1418-PM.png" srcset="https://support.myrockerbox.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-12-2023-04-51-59-1418-PM.png?width=203&amp;height=92&amp;name=image-png-Jun-12-2023-04-51-59-1418-PM.png 203w, https://support.myrockerbox.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-12-2023-04-51-59-1418-PM.png?width=406&amp;height=183&amp;name=image-png-Jun-12-2023-04-51-59-1418-PM.png 406w, https://support.myrockerbox.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-12-2023-04-51-59-1418-PM.png?width=609&amp;height=275&amp;name=image-png-Jun-12-2023-04-51-59-1418-PM.png 609w, https://support.myrockerbox.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-12-2023-04-51-59-1418-PM.png?width=812&amp;height=366&amp;name=image-png-Jun-12-2023-04-51-59-1418-PM.png 812w, https://support.myrockerbox.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-12-2023-04-51-59-1418-PM.png?width=1015&amp;height=458&amp;name=image-png-Jun-12-2023-04-51-59-1418-PM.png 1015w, https://support.myrockerbox.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-12-2023-04-51-59-1418-PM.png?width=1218&amp;height=549&amp;name=image-png-Jun-12-2023-04-51-59-1418-PM.png 1218w" sizes="100vw" width="406"></p><p>Widgit symbols provide powerful communication aids in a variety of contexts, including:</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Empowering pre-verbal children</li><li>Supporting speakers of English as an additional language</li><li>Ensuring equal access to information</li><li>Supporting vocabulary development across the curriculum</li></ul><p>We select 1-2 articles and the related quiz questions each week to make available with Widgit symbols at Jade reading level.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>How to access Jade articles through your Teacher Portal</strong></p><p>It's super simple to access Jade articles through your Teacher Portal, available texts can be found by searching 'jade' in the search bar, take a look at the below video:</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://www.loom.com/share/3d4f78432ea74c7990b4fd2d14c47e2b?sid=e41e1ccb-92ae-46b4-8a68-85b53946784d"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0;"><iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/3d4f78432ea74c7990b4fd2d14c47e2b?sid=e41e1ccb-92ae-46b4-8a68-85b53946784d" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen="" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;"></iframe></div></div></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Jade reading level can be purchased as an add-on to your Rockerbox News subscription or is available as part of our <a href="https://myrockerbox.com/reading-ladders"><u>Rockerbox Reading Ladders</u></a> functional reading programme.</p><p>We'd love to show you around our Jade reading level or set you up with free access to try it for yourself. Simply send a request to <a href="mailto:info@myrockerbox.com">info@myrockerbox.com</a> and we'll get you set up!</p>

<h2>Add pupils to your Rockerbox class.</h2><p>It's easy to add new pupils to your Rockerbox class. Select the relevant option below for a step-by-step guide. We can also help you to add pupil accounts to your Rockerbox account.</p><h3><strong>Option 1: Add a single pupil</strong></h3><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://www.loom.com/share/2281dc0c95e74da8a0018a42ddca685c?sid=85835307-fd53-4e27-86f2-8b44b0a29ff7"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0;"><iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/2281dc0c95e74da8a0018a42ddca685c?sid=85835307-fd53-4e27-86f2-8b44b0a29ff7" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen="" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;"></iframe></div></div></figure><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Log into your <a href="https://teachers.myrockerbox.com/"><u>teacher account</u></a></li><li>On your homepage, select 'Add New User'</li><li>Enter the pupil's name. Just their first name and the first letter of their surname are enough. You can also use a pupil code if you'd prefer</li><li>Create the pupil a Nickname (this is their username). Each Rockerbox News user must have a unique Nickname. We recommend combining the pupil's first name, the first letter of their last name, and two unique digits to create a unique username. E.g. EMMAH38. If you're using Microsoft Single Sign On. Make the Nickname the pupil's Microsoft email address</li><li>Create a password or pin code and re-enter it below</li><li>Select a Rockerbox News avatar (they can change this later)</li><li>Click 'Create User'</li><li>The pupil account will now show in your class list in alphabetical order</li><li>You are now able to download your pupil's login cards,&nbsp;<a href="https://eilmier6r8hbjrp.productfruits.help/en/article/download-pupil-login-cards" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>click here to find out how.</u></a></li></ul><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3><strong>Option 2: I want to bulk upload pupils to my class</strong></h3><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://www.loom.com/share/92470f87ca5540a79f0dce1896a9ffa2?sid=fd300f50-af8c-45e5-b551-a296a1d8c895"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0;"><iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/92470f87ca5540a79f0dce1896a9ffa2?sid=fd300f50-af8c-45e5-b551-a296a1d8c895" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen="" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;"></iframe></div></div></figure><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Download our <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EONZWV1RaZ4OVliWsYmFfuZSaBED895e/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>blank CSV template</u></a> and input your class information.<ul style="list-style-type:circle;"><li>Name (first name or pupil code)</li><li>Nickname (this is their username). Each Rockerbox News user must have a unique Nickname. We recommend combining the pupil's first name, the first letter of their last name, and two unique digits to create a unique username. E.g. EMMAH38. If you're using Microsoft Single Sign-On. Make the Nickname the pupil's Microsoft email address.</li><li>Password or Pin code</li></ul></li><li>Log into your <a href="https://teachers.myrockerbox.com/"><u>teacher account</u></a></li><li>On your homepage, select 'Upload Users'</li><li>Click the 'Choose file' box</li><li>Select your CSV file</li><li>Click 'Upload'</li><li>Your pupil's individual accounts have now been created and can be viewed in your pupil list in alphabetical order</li><li>You are now able to download your pupil's login cards,&nbsp;<a href="https://eilmier6r8hbjrp.productfruits.help/en/article/download-pupil-login-cards" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><u>click here to find out how.</u></a></li></ul>

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