Reading Websites Reading Software Treasure Hunt

READING WEBSITES TREASURE HUNT   

My task for this week was to seek at least 5 websites that offer reading remediation. The ones that I use regularly and are familiar with were Starfall, ABCya, Raz-kids, Red Rocket Readers, and Tumblebooks. Starfall and ABCya are free to use and the students love them, the Raz-kids, Red Rocket Readers, and Tumblebooks require a subscription, they do provide a free trial and are worth the cost when you consider the benefits students gain by using them in their learning. 

http://www.starfall.com

Starfall.com opened in September of 2002 as a free public service to teach children to read with phonics. The systematic phonics approach, along with the phonemic practice is perfect for younger students, special education students, and English development (ELL, ESL). The method of instruction motivates children in an atmosphere of imagination and enthusiasm and provides opportunities for child-directed instruction. It also supports English language learners and struggling readers alongside their peers. 

http://www.abcya.com

ABCya.com is the leader in free educational kids computer games and activities for elementary students to learn on the web. All children's educational computer activities were created or approved by certified school teachers. All educational games are free and are modeled from primary grade lessons and enhanced to provide an interactive way for children to learn. Grade level lessons incorporate areas such as math and language arts while introducing basic computer skills. Many of the kindergarten and first grade activities are equipped with sound to enhance understanding. 

http://www.raz-kids.com

Raz-kids is an excellent website to use in the classroom, students can access 400+ ebooks and open book quizzes, the quizzes can test comprehension. They can listen to books for modelled fluency, read books for practice and then record themselves so that teachers can monitor their progress. The program offers a variety of genres, as well as language options which are accessible 24/7. This program also helps teachers stay in control, they can make assignments and track their students progress with online assessments and student recordings. 

http://www.redrocketreaders.com

Red Rocket Readers feature colourful, entertaining illustrations and photographs that support the text, launch oral discussion and develop student comprehension. The classic story structure (tension, climax, and resolution) ensures chldren will want to engage with the texts. This online resource helps to develop and ensure the success of reading strategies and enables students to read for enjoyment and information as they access meaning from fiction and non-fiction text.The texts features meaningful concepts and experiences that children an relate to while developing word recognition along with language development. The books focus on increasing knowledge of print conventions, phonological patterns and phonic knowledge in context.  

http://www.tumblebooks.com

TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by taking existing picture books, adding animation, sound, music and narration to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you. The TumblePremium collection has nearly 1000 titles and is perfect for public libraries and elementary schools, with content most appropriate for those in grades K-6. It includes animated talking picture books, chapter books, videos, non-fiction titles, playlists, books in languages other than English such as French and Spanish, graphic novels and math stories. This collection is rich in educational resources such as lesson plans, quizzes, educational games and puzzles related to both math and language skills. The collections also provide enrichment to students who are reading independently with a variety of high interest material. It also provides support to students who require skill building with a variety of exercises that can be matched with other areas of the curriculum.

Reading Software Treasure Hunt

My task for this week was to seek software that offer reading remediation. The ones that I found were Hooked on Phonics, Read180, ClickN Read and Samson's classroom. 

https://www.hookedonphonics.com

The Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read program uses systematic instruction and multisensory materials to help children learn to read. The instructional approach and techniques are based on current research about how children learn to read, and the levels build systematically from letters and sounds, then to words and sentences, and ultimately to reading fluency. The Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read program was developed using research on phonics, phonemic awareness and oral language, alphabetic knowledge, and print awareness. It is based on a learn-practice-read approach, systematic phonics instruction, and multi sensory materials. It is divided into an educational arc that addresses each stage of a child’s reading development and was developed in conjunction with educators, children’s authors, and parents. Hooked on Phonics has been tested by kids, parents, and teachers and designed to build children’s confidence as readers. 

http://read180.scholastic.com

Teachers begin and end each session with Whole-Group Instruction that engages the entire class. In between, students break into groups and rotate through three stations for Small-Group and independent learning. Following the READ 180 Instructional Model is proven to result in significant gains in reading achievement for students after one or two years participation. Teachers begin the class by providing systematic instruction in reading skills and strategies, academic vocabulary, writing, and grammar to the whole class. Students use the adaptive software independently, providing them with individualized practice in reading, spelling, vocabulary, and writing. Teachers end the day with Whole-Group reflection, where students have the opportunity to engage each other with what they have learned.

http://www.clicknkids.com

CNK Digital is a worldwide publisher, developer, and distributor of innovative, engaging, and award-winning digital education experiences for computer, handheld, and mobile platforms. Their mission is to revolutionize the world of digital education by empowering parents and inspiring kids. If kids are given the choice between watching cartoons and learning, it’s easy to guess which one they’ll pick. With their innovative researched based software, they’ll enjoy both. Using animated characters, our educational games help children master a full range of subjects by way of a fun, interactive experience and an easy-to-use interface. Teaching everything from beginning letter sounds to full sentences to story reading. Developed by a nationally recognized research professor in early education, Dr. J. Ron Nelson, ClickN Read® helps any child learn to read correctly through an innovative game-like environment. An on- screen, animated instructor gently guides your child through each lesson. Children get the satisfaction of earning each answer and building the self-esteem that comes with arriving at the right answers. ClickN READ Phonics® is the only reading program available that utilizes this kind of self-motivation. 

http://www.samsonsclassroom.com

Reading with Samson helps students analyze reading material and learn how to draw conclusions and answer questions based on that material. Spelling with Samson is a comprehensive spelling product that has more than 5,000 words and counting. This software captivates students and provides educators with ally he tools they need to improve the spelling ability of their students. Sight words with Samson gives students the necessary foundation they need to become successful readers. This product is proven to help early readers master the 224 most commonly used words in the English language. The statistical tracking tools included with Samson’s Classroom provide you with up to the minute reports on how your students are performing. Drill down in the reports to monitor the progress of a specific student or take a high level view of trends across a class or even an entire grade.



http://www.successforall.org/Elementary/Powerful-Instruction/

Reading Roots 4th Edition is a ninety-minute comprehensive program that targets the needs  of beginning readers. Reading Roots is a research-based beginning-reading program that provides a strong base for successful reading through systematic phonics instruction supported by decodable stories, along with instruction in fluency and comprehension. Reading Roots also fosters students’ love of reading by providing rich literature experiences, extensive oral-language development, and thematically focused writing instruction. These objectives are embedded in a fast-paced, engaging, and highly effective instructional process. Students are assessed and regrouped according to their reading level every quarter to ensure that they receive the most focused instruction.

Reading Wings 4th Edition is a research-based reading curriculum that provides ninety-minute daily lessons over a period of five days and targets the needs of students reading on a second- through sixth-grade level who have successfully learned to decode but need to develop more sophisticated reading skills. To ensure that students become proficient readers, Reading Wings uses Success for All’s core instructional structures to target vocabulary development, reading comprehension, fluency, oral-language development, and written expression by providing students ample opportunities with both narrative and expository text.