For teachers

Guest readers, zero logistics.

Readeo provides a new way for volunteers to participate remotely in your class — giving family and community members the ability to read virtually to your entire class.

  • Set up your FREE account in minutes
  • Access 1,000+ books (and counting)
  • Easily onboard volunteers

Teachers get a free Gold Plan account — a $120/year value.

See the Guest Reader Program in action!

Getting started

Easy as 1-2-read!

Set up your FREE account

Once you've logged in, you can establish and manage your class' availability and build a custom bookshelf of relevant books.

  • Schedule management — establish a schedule of dates and times your class is available for volunteers to read to your class.
  • Bookshelf curation — create digital shelves of all your favorite books, perfect for units on bugs, careers, civil rights or anything in between!

Invite volunteers to join

We make it easy to invite your student's family members to join Readeo! Once volunteers have created their free account, they can sign up for any open calendar slots.

  • Volunteer onboarding — we provide multiple options to help onboard the family and friends of your students!
  • Volunteer management — we'll notify your volunteers every time a new open time slot has been added to your calendar.

Enjoy story time together!

We take care of the meeting link, books, and video chatting, so you and your class can simply enjoy virtual story time.

  • Email reminders — we'll email both you and your guest when their BookChat time is approaching!
  • BookChats — we handle all the technical requirements to ensure you have a safe, easy, and fun time BookChatting!
“My class loves BookChatting with our volunteers! The students really pay attention and it takes their learning and education to a new level.”

— A Guest Reader Program teacher

Still have questions?

Teacher FAQ

Do teachers/volunteers have to pay to participate?

The Guest Reader Program is FREE for teachers and their volunteers. Teachers will receive a free Gold Plan account ($120/year value), and volunteers will have a Freemium account. This means volunteers can read any book in our library when BookChatting with a class, but they'll be limited to 5 free books per week when using Readeo on their own. Teacher accounts have no such restrictions.

Can I read to a class using a phone or tablet?

Yes! Readeo is available on most phones, tablets, and computers through our website (readeo.com), or by downloading our app from the iOS or Google Play app stores.

What grades or age ranges is this program best for?

Readeo has books for children of all ages (0–11), but the Guest Reader Program is best suited for children in Pre-K – 4th Grade. Readeo is great for children in daycare, Montessori, charter, and private schools as well!

Can I use Readeo at home, outside the classroom?

Yes! All you need is a high-speed internet connection and a web cam to connect with friends and family using Readeo.

For additional questions, please visit our main FAQ page.

Story time, with your favorite guest readers.

Free for you, free for your volunteers — set up your class in an afternoon.

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