Feb 27, 2017 by Yolanda Fontanez-Coleman | Learning Resources, On-line Learning, Reading
February is LOVE of READING MONTH. In celebration of February we compiled our favorite reading resources. These websites are a great compliment to your child’s current reading programs. Foster the love of reading with these amazing reading sites!
Learning Ally
This site was designed for blind students, students with dyslexia and students with visual impairment. The site has over 8000 audiobooks and audiotexts which allows students to follow along to stories while they listen. Do you remember books on tape? This is the 21st century version. Though this was originally designed for the blind, dyslexic students and those visually impaired, it also helps many students that have learning challenges such as deficits in listening comprehension, auditory processing weaknesses. They also have resources for parents and teachers alike.
ReadingBear.org
Reading Bear is a FREE online reading program that teaches beginning readers to read through a systematic phonetic approach. Vocabulary instruction and phonetic patterns are taught through videos or slideshow tutorials. There are currently over 50 presentations on readingbear.org This is great reading tool to use at home or in the classroom.
Kidsspell.org
Does your child need extra support with spelling? Here is a site to check out! This site helps develop early literacy skills by focusing on letter recognition and letter sounds. Kids can build their encoding skills by creating their own spelling lists with targeted phonetic patterns.
Knoword.org
Can your child benefit from extra support in vocabulary and spelling? If so, this may be the site that can elevate your child’s vocabulary and spelling skills. Knoword fosters vocabulary and spelling through an engaging and challenging game. This matching game (word and definition) begins by giving you one letter and a definition to a word. The goal is to figure out the word that matches the definition given. It is a timed game with no word selection list. Students must recall these words from their background knowledge.
My Vocabulary.com
Does your child need some supplemental resources to build his vocabulary skills? This site is designed for 2nd grade through high school. Build your child’s vocabulary skills through themed puzzles, games, and extensive word lists. This site is also a great way to enhance your high schooler’s existing SAT and ACT prep program through their puzzles and advanced word activities.
Daily reading practice is needed for improved reading skills. Implementing a variety of resources such as interactive websites is a great way to promote literacy and enhance strong reading skills. Do you have some reading sites that have helped improve your child’s reading skills?