PicoBuddy
Generate in minutes

Build a passage from any topic. Then make it the right level for every student.

PicoBuddy lets you type a topic, choose grade and focus, and get a ready-to-use passage with questions. It feels like co-teaching with your most prepared self.

No credit card. Start with 4 free passages.

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You know what kids love. We turn it into reading.

Choose a grade level, reading skill, or favorite topic. PicoBuddy generates a complete passage with questions. Ready to read, download, or practice instantly.

  • Pick grade level or reading level.
  • Choose a focus skill: main idea, inference, vocabulary.
  • Download as PDF or assign online practice.
Differentiate with ease
Generate multiple levels on the same topic so your groups stay aligned.
Keep the rigor
Build questions that hit the skills you are teaching right now.
Reuse and remix
Save passages, edit quickly, and reuse for future units.

The workflow, step by step.

  1. 1

    Pick a topic and grade level.

    Add a skill focus if you’d like.

  2. 2

    Generate a complete passage with questions.

    Ready in seconds.

  3. 3

    Download it or assign online practice.

    Share the PDF or start the quiz instantly.

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Standards in, standards out.

Keep the language and rigor you already use. PicoBuddy helps you draft fast without changing the intent of your lesson.

  • Align to skills you are already teaching.
  • Control complexity and vocabulary.
  • Assess quickly with built-in questions.

FAQ

What kind of passages can I create?
Choose from four passage types: fiction stories, informational texts, argumentative writing, and biographies.
Do I own what I create?
Your passages are yours. Share them to the community only if you choose to.
Can I reuse passages later?
Yes. Save and reuse across units, years, and students.

Draft the lesson today. Teach with confidence tomorrow.

Make one passage now and feel the weight lift. Your next lesson is closer than you think.