Bookbot Program

An innovative AI-powered reading companion that helps children develop reading skills at their own pace through personalized interactions and feedback.

Child using tablet with AI reading assistant
AI-Powered Learning

Personalised Literacy Sessions

Children use Bookbot on devices for structured reading practice, with phonics-aligned books, real-time pronunciation feedback, and AI-led conversations tailored to their fluency and emotional engagement.

Digital storytelling interface

Culturally Inclusive Storytelling

Stories feature te ao Māori themes, local legends, and multicultural representation. Children also create their own digital books using AI-assisted storytelling and illustration tools.

Interactive learning games

Reading Games & Interactive Challenges

Engaging literacy games like vocabulary merging, robot avatar conversations, and word-based quests reinforce learning through fun, speech-driven activities.

AI conversation interface

Talk & Think Time

Facilitated group discussions help children build oral language, reflect on stories, explore feelings, and practise expressing ideas in both English and te reo Māori.

Traditional reading materials

Offline Literacy Stations

Hands-on activities include read-aloud sessions, word-building with tiles, art and writing integration, and scaffolded book-making, encouraging creativity and collaboration away from screens.