Teacher and Class Management

What is circle time?

Circle Time is designed for collaborative learning. It is a flexible free play session that is not linked to individual student accounts. This allows teachers to lead the entire class through interactive games, perfect for use with a projector or interactive whiteboard.

While in Circle Time, tap the settings icon.

  • Select Go Back to return to your teacher dashboard.

 

  • Select Exit to end the session and close the app.
How do I create a class?

Classroom setup is fast. Most teachers finish in less than 10 minutes!

  • Step 1: Open the Classrooms Dashboard.

  • Step 2: Click Add New Classroom.

  • Step 3: Assign new or existing students to complete your setup.

You can do this in two ways:

1. From the Classrooms dashboard:

  • Select the class.
  • Scroll down to Manage Students.

Choose:

  • Add Student – to create a new student.
  • Add Existing Students – to assign students already in the system.
  • You will be prompted to download the updated students card details.

 

2. From the Students dashboard:

  • Select Add New Student to create a student.
  • From the drop down menu, assign it to a class.
  • Unassigned students immediately appear in the Unassigned Students Panel. To move them, select the student, go to Student Information, and click Move Classroom. Select the class you want to assign them to, and choose move.

To view the students per class:

 

1.Go to the Classrooms dashboard.

2.Select Classroom Information

3.Click View Students Icon – this will take you to the students dashboard and it will display all the students in that class.

Yes. To remove a student from your classroom:

 

  • Go to the Classrooms Dashboard.
  • Select Permanent Deletion.
  • Choose the student you would like to remove.
  • Confirm deletion by choosing Delete.

 

When a student is deleted in this way, they are removed from your classroom but not permanently erased from the system. This means they can be reassigned to another classroom at any time if needed.

Unfortunately, deleted students cannot be recovered.

 

You’ll need to add the student again:

 

1.Go to the Classrooms dashboard and select the class.

2.From the side menu, under Student Management, choose Add New Student.

3.Enter the student’s details and save.

1.Go to the Classrooms dashboard and select the classroom you want to delete.

2.Scroll down to Classroom Management and choose Delete Classroom.

 

Important: Once a classroom is deleted, it cannot be recovered.

Go to the Classrooms dashboard and select the classroom you want to update.

 

Then, you can make the following changes:

 

1.Rename the class.

2.Add a new student or add existing students already in the system.

3.Manage languages.

4.Manage games.

5.Remove all students from the classroom.

Yes! To do this:

 

1.Go to the Classrooms dashboard.

2.Select the class you want to manage.

3.Go to Classroom Mangement.

4.Scroll down to Manage Languages.

5.Choose the languages you want your students to learn through on the app.

You can assign games to your class, but not to individual languages.

 

To assign games:

  • Go to the Classrooms dashboard.
  • Select the class you want to manage.
  • Go to Classroom Management.
  • Scroll down to Manage Games.
  • Choose the games you want your students to play in the app.

 

Please note that some games are not available in all languages.

  1. Go to the Classrooms dashboard.
  2. Select the class.
  3. Go to Classroom Information and select Download Classroom QR Code.

 

Depending on your device:

Tablet/iPad: QR code is saved to your gallery.

Web browser: QR code is saved to your Downloads folder.

1. Go to the Classrooms dashboard and select the class.

2. Open Classroom Information and choose Download Student Login Cards.

 

Depending on your device:

Tablet/iPad: Cards are saved to your gallery.

Web browser: Cards are saved to your Downloads folder.

This is unlimited. Add as many students as you require.

This is unlimited. Add as many classrooms as you require.

Teachers can set the languages for each classroom by following these steps:

 

  1. Open the Classroom Dashboard.

  2. Select your class.

  3. Go to Manage Languages.

  4. Choose the languages you would like to make accessible for your class.

Yes. Once logged in, students can navigate the games independently, making it suitable for learning stations and free-play periods.

No. Students do not need email addresses, usernames, or passwords. Only minimal information (such as a first name) is required by the teacher to input when creating a student.

How can I track and view student usage and progress?

From the Students dashboard and select a student, you can view a range of student insights, including:

  • Last active
  • Student playtime
  • Played sessions
  • Most played language
  • Most played game

 

You’ll also see a Skills Overview, which covers:

  • Language
  • Literacy
  • Motor skills
  • Numeracy
  • Thinking and memory

 

Any areas where the student may need extra support will be clearly highlighted.

 

Setting Performance Threshold

 

You can see which skills your students need the most support in by filtering based on performance:

  • Go to the Settings Dashboard.
  • Select Manage Student Support.
  • Set the percentage performance to see skills where students scored below a certain percentage (e.g., 50% or 70%).

 You can check this into two ways:

 

Go to the Classrooms dashboard.

  • Select your class.
  • Scroll down to the Student Status section.
  • This section will show students who have never logged in or who are inactive.

 

Go to the Students dashboard.

  • Select the student.
    Scroll down to the Student Status section.
  • This section will show students who have never logged in or who are inactive.

 

Setting Inactivity Preferences

 

You can customise how student inactivity is displayed by setting a Last Active Threshold.

  • Go to the Settings Dashboard.
  • Select Manage Student Support.
  • Choose your preferred timeframe for inactivity (e.g., last 3 days, last 7 days).

Yes! To do this:

 

1.Go to the Students dashboard and select the student.

2.Open the side menu and scroll down to Student Insights.

3.Tap Reset Analytics to clear the student’s progress.

 

Note: This action cannot be undone, so make sure you really want to reset the data before confirming.

Learning insights are updated immediately after play. Teachers can see each student’s progress right after a session, making it easy to track learning in real time and respond quickly to individual needs.

You can filter in viewing the insights for: all time, the last 7 days, and the last 30 days.

Can I send notifications to the student on the app?

This function is currently unavailable.

Sharing login details between students can lead to inaccurate data insights in Parlini Land for Schools.

What teacher tools are available on Parlini Land for Schools?

Teachers can create classrooms, add students, assign mini-games and languages, and track their students’ progress

Go to the Students dashboard and select the student you want to edit.

 

In the side menu under Student Information you can:

 

1.Edit the student’s name

2.Reset the student’s PIN number

3.Move the student to a different classroom.

Changes to a student’s information are saved automatically. However, you will need to redownload and reprint the student login card or provide the student with their new PIN if it has changed.

1.Log in to your teacher account in the app.

2.From the left-hand menu, choose Circle Time.

 

Circle Time lets you:

 

  • Start a free-play session for your class.

  • Explore and play games in your chosen language for as long as you wish.

  • Connect to a projector and guide the class through the games together with a live walkthrough.

This option isn’t available in the app yet. If you need to update any account details, please contact support.

 

You can:

  • Use the Support button in the Settings menu, or
  • Email us at [email protected] with your current account details.

Yes! You can take screenshots anywhere in the app. Just make sure your device has this option enabled for Parlini Land for Schools so they’ll be automatically saved to your photo library.

How can I retrieve my school code?

If you’re looking for your unique school code, you can find it in three quick places:

 

The Global Header: No matter which dashboard you are viewing, the code is always pinned at the top of your screen for easy reference.

 

The Settings Dashboard: You can retrieve it by heading over to the Settings menu; the code is listed under your profile information.

 

Student Login Cards: If you prefer a physical copy, the code is printed directly on every student’s login card, alongside other details.

 

Class QR Code Login Card: The school code is also printed on the class QR code login card.

 

If you have any trouble locating it, please contact support at [email protected]

You can reset your password in two ways:

 

1. If you’re logged in:

  • Go to the Settings dashbaord.
  • In the Account section, tap Reset Password.
  • A password reset email will be sent—follow the instructions in the email to update your password.

 

2. If you’re logged out and forgot your password:

  • Tap Forgot Password on the login screen.
  • A password reset email will be sent—follow the instructions in the email to set a new password. Please note that the reset password link will be available for 1 hour only.

 

To make sure you don’t miss any emails from us, add [email protected] and [email protected] to your contacts so they don’t end up in your spam folder.

 

Need extra help?
Contact support at [email protected] and include your teacher email address.

To make sure you don’t miss any emails from us, please add [email protected]
to your contacts so they don’t end up in your spam folder.

 

If you haven’t received your password reset email:

 

  • Check your Spam or Junk folders.
  • Make sure the email address you entered is correct and free of typos.
  • Wait a few minutes before trying again, as emails can sometimes be delayed or sent in batches.

 

If the email still doesn’t arrive, please contact support at [email protected].

Choosing “Keep me signed in” preserves your active session, not your login credentials. With this option enabled, closing and reopening the app will take you straight to the Teacher Dashboard without having to log in again.

What's on the school dashboard?

The School Dashboard serves as your central hub for school-wide analytics, organised into two key areas:

 

  • School Overview: Monitor the total number of teachers, students, and classrooms, with a clear breakdown of active and inactive learners.
  • Learning Insights: Identify learning preferences by viewing the most used languages and a ranking of your school’s top 3 games played.
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From the Classroom dashboard, you can view basic details such as the class name and number of students.

 

The Class Information section also lets you:

1. Rename the class.

2. View class students.

3. Download the classroom QR code.

4. Download student login cards.

 

Additional insights include:

 

Engagement: students active this week, class playtime and student playtime.

 

Learning preferences: the most played language and most played game in class.

You can contact support within the app:

 

  • Go to settings
  • Select the contact support button under the support tab