FAQs
Frequently Asked
Questions
What is Penbot?
Penbot is a screen-free activity format for children that combines paper materials, audio, learning and play into one exciting adventure.
How does it work?
Print a coloring page and start the audio story: scan the QR code on the page or open it on the site in the “Coloring & audio” catalog and tap “Listen”. Choose your child’s age, then listen, color and complete the tasks.
Do I need an internet connection?
Audio stories need an internet connection. With Penbot Plus you can download stories to your phone and listen offline — see “How do I listen offline?”.
Does my child need a phone?
No. Only the adult needs a phone to start the audio story. The child works with a paper coloring page and pencils.
What ages are the coloring pages for?
Penbot coloring pages are made for preschoolers. Each page has three audio stories: for ages 3–4, 4–5 and 6+.
What does my child learn?
Your child develops attention, logic, imagination, speech and fine motor skills by playing and exploring the world. After the activity you’ll see which skills it used.
Does Penbot assess my child?
No. Penbot doesn’t grade or diagnose. It only shows which skills an adventure uses.
Do I need to do the activity with my child?
You can go through the adventure together, or help your child get started and then let them do the tasks on their own.
Is Penbot free?
Yes, Penbot has a free plan. Five activities are available without signing up. After you sign up, the whole catalog opens and is also free to use — in that case, the parent may see partner ads.
Will my child see ads?
No. Ads may only appear in the parent’s interface. They are never placed in coloring pages, audio stories or tasks.
What do I get with a subscription?
A subscription turns off ads and unlocks extra features. See “For home” for details.
How do I add a coloring page to favorites?
Log in and tap ♡ on a coloring page in the catalog — the heart turns orange. All your marked pages are in “Favorites” in your account. Tap the heart again to remove a page.
How do I listen offline?
This is available only with Penbot Plus. Tap the arrow button under the heart on a coloring page — the audio story is saved to your phone for the child selected in your account, at their age. Downloaded stories are in “Downloads” in your account, where you can listen offline and delete them.
How do I print a coloring page?
Open the “Coloring & audio” catalog, choose a coloring page and tap “Download PDF” — the file will arrive by email. Print it on A4 paper in landscape orientation, ideally at 100% scale.
How do I start a coloring page’s audio story?
Scan the QR code on the page with your phone’s camera. Or open the “Coloring & audio” catalog on the site, tap “Listen” on the coloring page, choose your child’s age, and the story will begin.
What if the QR code won’t scan?
Point your phone’s camera at the QR code again and check your internet connection. If it still doesn’t work, find the coloring page in the “Coloring & audio” catalog on the site and tap “Listen”.
Where can I use Penbot?
Penbot works at home and in family spaces: restaurants, cafés, hotels. All you need is a coloring page, pencils and an adult’s phone.
Can we offer Penbot to our young guests?
Yes. Restaurants, cafés, hotels and other family spaces can get a free business account: the full coloring catalog, audio stories and branding with your logo. See the “For business” section for details.
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How do I delete my account?
In your account, open “Profile”, tap “Delete account” and confirm. This can’t be undone: the account and all its data are deleted right away.