Every personalized learning journey on Nookly begins with a character that feels just like your child. Whether you’re creating for a student, your child, or a whole classroom, you have two simple ways to bring a character to life, and the freedom to choose the one that works best for you!
✨ Option 1: Enter Child Details
Build your child’s avatar from the ground up by entering a few details and customizing their appearance, community members, and interests.
💫 Here's how it works:
1️⃣ Start with the Basics
Add essential information like:
Name
Age
Gender
Ethnicity
2️⃣ Customize the Looks
Tailor everything about their appearance:
Hair Color
Hair Type & Length
Eye Color
Skin Tone
Body Type
Accessories or Assistive Devices
3️⃣ Add the Community
Reflect your child’s support network:
Primary Caregivers
Family Members
Extended Community
4️⃣ Include Interests
Capture what makes them unique:
Favorite Pets
Hobbies and Sports
Other Interests
👉 Finally, click “Generate”
🎨 The child's character will now appear across all visuals you create, and their personalized profile is saved for all future content!
📷 Option 2: Upload a Photo
This option lets you upload a real photo of your kiddo, and we’ll turn it into a custom character with our AI magic!
💫 How it works:
1️⃣ Click "Upload a Photo." You’ll be asked to provide:
Name
Age
Gender
Ethnicity
A clear, camera-facing photo of your child
2️⃣ Photo Guidelines:
The child should be facing the camera directly
Good lighting helps the AI generate better visuals
Avoid group shots or blurry images
👉 Finally, click “Generate.”
🎨 Our AI will then transforms the photo into a Nookly character! The result is a storybook-style avatar that looks just like your child, and they’ll love seeing themselves in every adventure!
🔒 Privacy Note: Your photo stays private and secure. It is only used for generating the character and is never stored or shared elsewhere.
Once your child’s character is generated, you’ll be able to select the same profile to use across all personalized content!
🌟 Want to update or tweak your child’s character?
It’s easy to make changes to your child’s profile at any time!
👨👩👧 If you’re using Nookly as a caregiver:
Simply click on your child’s profile icon and select “Edit Profile”. From there, you can adjust their appearance or details in just a few clicks.
👩🏫 If you’re using Nookly as a professional:
Head to your Reading Nook and select any child profile to make any updates to their profile or community members!
💡 Got questions about creating or editing your kiddo’s character?
We’re here to help! Just click the chat bubble in the bottom right corner or drop us an email at support@nookly.com — we’d love to hear from you!