Question 1

What is PicoBuddy?

Accepted Answer

PicoBuddy is an AI-powered platform that helps teachers and parents generate personalized, leveled reading passages with comprehension questions and interactive quizzes in seconds.

Question 2

How do I sign up?

Accepted Answer

You can sign up instantly using a Google or Microsoft account. If you don't have one, you can [create a free Gmail account here](https://accounts.google.com/signup) to get started with PicoBuddy.

Question 3

Is PicoBuddy free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We offer a free plan that includes monthly creation credits and weekly limits for PDF downloads and quizzes. Paid plans are available for power users who need higher limits and extra features.

Question 4

How do creation credits work?

Accepted Answer

A creation credit is used when you generate a brand-new passage from a topic. Free users get 1 credit per month (plus a signup bonus). These reset on the 1st of every month.

Question 5

Can I use PicoBuddy for students without accounts?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Using our 'Practice Links' (Pro/Classroom feature), you can share a passage with students. They just enter their name and take the quiz without needing an account.

Question 6

Can I download and print the passages?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Every passage can be downloaded as a professional PDF worksheet, complete with a glossary and an answer key.

Question 7

Can I edit the generated text?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While you can't edit text directly on the free plan, Pro and Classroom users can download passages as Microsoft Word (.docx) files for full customization.

Question 8

Are the passages safe for kids?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We use advanced safety filters and pedagogical constraints to ensure content is age-appropriate. However, we always recommend that educators review AI-generated content before sharing it with students.

Question 9

Does PicoBuddy support other languages?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can generate or 'Remix' passages in several languages including Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese.

Question 10

Can I control the reading level of a passage?

Accepted Answer

Yes. When you generate a passage, you choose the grade level or reading level upfront. Already have a great passage but need a different level? Use Remix. Remix lets you adjust the reading level (or language) without starting over.

Question 11

Can I reuse passages year after year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Add the passage to a collection or mark it as a favorite, and reuse it anytime.

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