Simple. Free. Effective.
Getting started with ThinkPal takes less than 5 minutes. Here's exactly how it works.
Getting Your Child Started
Book a Session Online
Fill out our quick booking form with your child's name, age, reading level, and a preferred time slot. It's completely free and takes about 2 minutes.
We Match Your Child
Our team reviews your submission and matches your child with a Think Pal whose availability, interests, and experience are a great fit. You'll receive a confirmation email within 24–48 hours.
Join the Live Session
At your scheduled time, join a live video session with your child's Think Pal. Sessions are 15 minutes — engaging, focused, and fun. No downloads or accounts needed.
Build the Habit
The magic happens with consistency. We encourage regular sessions — even a few times a week makes a dramatic difference in a child's reading confidence and fluency.
Becoming a Think Pal
Submit Your Application
Tell us a bit about yourself, your schedule, your reading interests, and why you want to be a Think Pal. The application takes about 5 minutes.
Quick Onboarding
We'll walk you through our session structure and give you tips for making sessions engaging for kids at different reading levels. It's simple and quick.
Get Matched with a Child
Based on your availability and interests, we'll match you with a child and send you their reading profile so you can prepare a great session.
Start Making an Impact
Show up, read together, encourage and celebrate every small win. You'll be amazed how much 15 minutes can mean to a child.
What Happens in a Session?
Every 15-minute session follows a simple, proven structure.
0–2 min
Warm welcome. Chat about what the child is excited about today.
2–10 min
Read together — aloud, taking turns, or guided by the Think Pal.
10–13 min
Discussion! What happened? What did you like? What does that word mean?
13–15 min
Celebrate what was great. Set a reading challenge until next time.