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How to navigate Toddle on the app as a family member?
How to navigate Toddle on the app as a family member?
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Welcome to Toddle! We’re thrilled to have you on board. In this article, we will guide you through the many useful features available on the Toddle Family App, that will help you stay connected with you child’s learning journey at school. Let’s get started!

Overview (Video)

Watch this video for a quick walkthrough of Toddle on app:

Navigating Toddle

As you open the Toddle Family App, you will find multiple login options, as shown below. You will be required to sign in with your registered email id. If you are a first time user, refer to this article to create a new account for yourself.

Once you have logged in successfully, this is what your landing page will look like.

💡The cards you see on your homepage may vary depending on the configurations done by the school admin.

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Accessing Notifications

Let’s start with the top right corner. See the bell icon? Click on it to access your notifications. These will help you keep in touch with your child’s learning activities. You will be able to view all the notifications you have received as a family member. If you have more than one child on Toddle, notifications for all of them are consolidated under this tab.

The gear icon highlighted in the below screen takes you to ‘Notifications settings’ page. Here you can set your notification preferences by selecting where and when you want to be notified.

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Moving on to the top left, you'll find an icon with your initials. Click on it to get to the ‘My Profile’ page. You will come across a range of options here. Let’s understand each of them.

  1. Personal Profile

    By clicking on the edit icon highlighted below, you will be able to edit your personal and contact details on the Toddle Family app.

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  2. Language

    Use the ‘Language’ switcher to change the platform language. You can choose from one of the six languages supported.

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  3. Student sign in code

    You will also find your child's ‘Student sign-in code’ here, that can be used for logging into the student portal.

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  4. Manage children

    You can use the ‘Manage children’ option to add or remove children linked to your profile on the Toddle Family App. Simply click on the delete icon to delete a child, or add a new child by clicking on the ‘Add child’ button on the top right corner, which will then prompt you to scan a QR code or enter the ‘Family code’ to add a new child to your profile.

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  5. Curriculum and year

    The ‘Curriculum and year’ option allows you to choose the curriculum and the year you want to view the data of, while using the app.

  6. Notification settings

    This option redirects you to the ‘Notifications settings’ page that we saw earlier. Here, you can set your notification preferences by selecting where and when you want to be notified.

Dashboard

Now let's explore the main dashboard section filled with helpful cards:

  1. Child Switcher

    Right on top of the landing page, you will see your child’s name and programme they are enrolled in. Click on it to seamlessly switch between the multiple child profiles that are linked to your account on the Toddle Family App.

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  2. Tasks and deadlines

    The ‘Tasks and deadlines’ card shows all the tasks and assignments your child needs to or has worked on. Upcoming tasks, past due items, and already submitted work will all be listed here. Tap the filter icon on the top-right to choose which type of task and classes you want to view the tasks for.

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  3. Announcements

    The ‘Announcements’ card is where you will find all the latest news and updates shared by the school about events, holidays, etc. You can click on each announcement to get more details on the same. You can also search for specific announcements by clicking on the search icon . For more details, please refer to this article.

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  4. Messaging

    As a family member, you can converse with your child’s teachers by clicking on the ‘Messaging’ card on your homepage. You can use this feature to actively participate in conversations initiated by teachers, as well as initiate chats with teachers from your end.
    On the landing page, you will find a list of all the teachers you have conversed with earlier. You can click on any one to continue your chat or use the ‘+’ icon at the top to initiate a new conversation.

    You can send text, voice messages, attachments, and more. Refer to this detailed article to learn more.

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  5. Progress reports

    Access your child's latest academic reports and evaluations shared by the school using the ‘Progress reports’ card. You can also view and download PDF copies of these reports.

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  6. School policies and resources

    Important policy documents and official resources from the school will be housed in this section for your reference. You can view or download them for offline use.

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  7. School calendar

    Never miss an event! The ‘School calendar’ card will give you access to the full year's calendar including holidays, parent-teacher conferences, school wide events and other important dates. Swipe left/right to navigate between months and gain information on all the happenings in your child’s school.

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  8. Timetable

    Get the daily class schedule for your child at a glance through the ‘Timetable’ card.

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  9. Attendance

    Here you can keep track of your child's overall attendance. Depending on the configurations done by the school admin, you will be able to view your child’s overall presence, day’s attendance and further breakdown of attendance for each class. Refer to this article to learn more about tracking your child’s attendance on Toddle.

    The red button on top-right allows you to easily request leave for your child for upcoming or past dates. This article will help you learn how to request for excusals through the Toddle Family App.

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Classes

Finally, you will get detailed insights of your child’s classes by clicking on any one of them. Let’s explore the individual sections you will see inside a class.

  • Portfolio

    The ‘Portfolio’ tab within a class offers a glimpse into your child’s classroom experiences. Navigate through these posts and interact by liking or commenting on them. This article will help you gain more information about this feature.

    💡 The sections available within a class may vary as per your school's configuration.

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  • Class stream :

    The ‘Class stream’ section has details of the various tasks assigned to and completed by your child. You can also search for particular tasks or filter them according to their submission status. To learn more about the features in ‘Class stream’, refer to this article.

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  • Weekly planners:

    This tool gives you a sneak peek into your child’s schedule and the different learning experiences your child is participating in for the weeks ahead.

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  • Unit plans

    Here you can view the various units your child’s teacher has planned for them. This section will be of help if you're curious about what your child will be learning in the upcoming lessons.

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Class Switcher

If your child is enrolled in more than one classes, you can easily navigate between the different classes that they’re enrolled in by using the class switcher located at top left.

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