How Parent Assignments Work
Parents can assign resources to their children in two ways:Quick Play
Share an activity instantly. Your child enters a nickname and starts immediately. Great for practice sessions.
Assign to Child
Create a structured assignment for a specific child profile. Track their progress and completion.
Finding Resources for Your Child
Browse by Grade Level
- Go to Resources
- Select your child’s grade level (K-5)
- Choose a subject (Math, ELA, etc.)
- Browse available resources (worksheets, quizzes, games, reading passages, eBooks)
Browse by Subject
Find resources organized by subject:- Math: Worksheets, quizzes, and games for number sense, operations, geometry
- ELA: Reading passages, phonics worksheets, grammar activities, comprehension quizzes
- Science: Life science, earth science, physical science
- Social Studies: History, geography, civics
Search for Topics
Use the search bar to find specific skills:- “sight words” for reading practice
- “multiplication facts” for math drills
- “phonics” for early reading skills
- “fractions” for math concepts
Using Quick Play
Quick Play is the fastest way to start an activity with your child.When to Use Quick Play
- Quick practice sessions
- When your child doesn’t have their own profile set up yet
- Sharing an activity with multiple children at once
- Screen-time with educational content
Assigning to a Child Profile
For tracked practice, assign work directly to your child’s profile.Prerequisites
Before assigning work to a child:- Set up a child profile in your parent account
- Make sure you’re using your parent profile (not a child profile)
Creating an Assignment
Find a Resource
Browse or search for a curriculum resource (worksheet, quiz, game, reading passage, or eBook).
What Your Child Sees
When you assign work to a child profile:- They’ll see the assignment on their dashboard when they log in
- They can click to start the activity
- Progress is tracked and saved to their profile
Tracking Your Child’s Progress
Viewing Completed Work
- Go to your Parent Dashboard
- Select the child’s profile
- View their activity history and completion status
Understanding Progress Reports
For each completed activity, you can see:- Whether they finished the activity
- Their score (for interactive activities)
- Time spent on the activity
- Areas where they did well or struggled
Working with Teacher Assignments
If your child’s teacher uses Workybooks, your child may receive assignments from school.Connecting to a Teacher’s Classroom
- Get the classroom code from your child’s teacher
- Switch to your child’s profile
- Go to Join Classroom
- Enter the teacher’s code
- Your child is now connected to the classroom
Viewing Teacher Assignments
Once connected:- Teacher assignments appear on your child’s dashboard
- You can see assigned work and due dates from your parent dashboard
- Your child completes the work, and the teacher tracks progress
Tips for Parents
Keep practice sessions short
Keep practice sessions short
10-20 minutes for younger children (K-2), 20-30 minutes for older children (3-5). Consistent short sessions are more effective than occasional long ones.
Match content to skill level
Match content to skill level
Start with your child’s current grade level. If it’s too easy, try the next grade up. If it’s too hard, try the previous grade for review.
Use printables for variety
Use printables for variety
Download and print resources for screen-free practice. Great for car rides, waiting rooms, or as a break from digital activities.
Celebrate progress
Celebrate progress
Focus on improvement and effort, not just correct answers. Praise your child for completing activities and trying hard.
Connect to school learning
Connect to school learning
Ask your child’s teacher what they’re learning and find related resources on Workybooks for extra practice.
Printable vs. Interactive
Printable Resources
Download and print for traditional paper practice. No screen time needed. Great for handwriting and showing work.
Interactive Resources
Complete online with instant feedback. Auto-graded with progress tracking. Engaging formats including games, quizzes, and reading activities.
Using Both
Many parents use a combination:- Interactive for daily practice with instant feedback
- Printable for homework packets, travel, or screen-free time
- Both formats cover the same educational content
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I assign work to multiple children at once?
Can I assign work to multiple children at once?
You’ll need to create separate assignments for each child profile. This ensures each child’s progress is tracked individually.
How do I know what grade level to choose?
How do I know what grade level to choose?
Start with your child’s current school grade. Adjust based on how they do - move down for review or up for a challenge.
Can my child redo an activity?
Can my child redo an activity?
Yes! Children can complete activities multiple times. Each attempt is tracked.
What if my child is struggling?
What if my child is struggling?
Try resources from the previous grade level to build foundational skills. Focus on one concept at a time.
Do I need a premium subscription to assign work?
Do I need a premium subscription to assign work?
Next Steps
- Set up child profiles if you haven’t already
- Browse resources to find activities
- Learn about progress tracking to monitor your child’s learning