For Families

Rockerbox news is an award-winning non-fiction reading platform that quickly transforms reading engagement. Rockerbox News provides fun and easy access to timely knowledge, teaches real-world vocabulary, and asks questions that enhance comprehension and spark discussion.

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Fun Facts and Timely News at Every Reading Level

Rockerbox News provides an ever-evolving library of non-fiction texts. There are thousands of articles to engage EVERY learner and new articles are added daily!

Rockerbox News is available via our website and as an app. Download Rockerbox News to a mobile device so your child can read, listen, and learn at home and on the go – whenever suits your family!

With new articles added daily, Rockerbox News is fun for the whole family and really easy to use!

Watch a quick introduction video on Youtube here.

How It Works

Log In

Your child will already have login details for Rockerbox News from their school. Their teacher will have set the correct reading level for your child.

Explore

New articles are added to our platforms every day. Rockerbox News is timely, relatable, and positive. Your child can safely explore independently.

Tasks

Your child’s teacher may set articles for your child to complete as homework. You can find these in the Tasks section of their account.

Discuss

Rockerbox News is designed for children but it should be relatable and interesting for you too. Ask your child about what they’ve learned and listen to articles together.

FAQs

My child has an account with their school. Do I still need to pay?

No! Your child’s account is already active. Simply log in to Rockerbox News with the nickname and password provided by your child’s school. Your child can use the same login details on our website and on the Rockerbox News app.

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My child has an account with their school but doesn’t know their login details. Where can I find them?

Please ask your child’s teacher for their nickname and password/pin code. We apologise that we are unable to give out children’s login details for data protection reasons.

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Is Rockerbox News safe?

Yes! Our apps and website are gated environments. This means you’ll find no advertisements or links to elsewhere on the internet. All of our articles are checked and uploaded by the Rockerbox News team.

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Do the articles have audio?

Yes! The majority of Rockerbox News articles and questions have a ‘Listen Aloud’ option available. Press the pink ear at the top of any article to listen to the text.

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What do I need to supply in order for my child to use Rockerbox News?

You’ll need a device that has access to the internet. This is could be a laptop or desktop computer, a tablet or iPad, or a mobile device.

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Do I need to sit with my child every time they use Rockerbox News?

The Rockerbox News platforms are designed to be intuitive and easy to use. They are gated platforms and safe for your child to log in and start exploring! Independent reading is really important for your child’s confidence and motivation. We encourage you to listen to your child reading on Rockerbox News too and take time to discuss the articles they have read and enjoyed.

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Do you still have questions? Get in touch with our school team here.