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OPEN HOUSE Ms. Thomas and Ms. May’s 2 nd Grade Class. April 26, 2012. Welcome Parents!. Goals for this open house: To help parents understand the available sources for reading technology in the home. To explain how reading technology benefits your child.
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OPEN HOUSEMs. Thomas and Ms. May’s 2nd Grade Class April 26, 2012
Welcome Parents! • Goals for this open house: • To help parents understand the available sources for reading technology in the home. • To explain how reading technology benefits your child. • Navigate through some available reading websites and programs.
Content Area Reading Reading in • Math • Writing • Social studies • Art • Language arts • Science
Your Goals for Your Children • Think About: • The areas in which you would like to see your child improve in their reading. • Example: • Does your child need help with phonics or fluency? • The personality, interests, and talents of your child. • Example: • What type of books does your child like to read?
Computer ProgramsReader Rabbit Personalized Reading Ages 6-9 • Software includes: • Two CD-ROM disc with: • Twenty storybooks • Skill building lessons • About the software: • Cost • Self-guided learning • A. D. A. P. T. – Learning technology
Computer ProgramsRusty and Rosy • Preschool through 2nd grade • Books, 4,000 activities, 240 digital books, printables, and 185 songs and videos • Monitors and responds to your child • On-demand progress reports
WebsitesStarfall • Phonics based • Preschool – 2nd grade • Special education • ESL- English as a second language • Transitions your child: • From learning to read. • To reading to learn. • Clickable words
WebsitesPBS Kids • Links for parents, teachers, and kids • Games, videos, mobile apps, and printables • Also offers a program to buy
WebsitesBook Adventure • Sign-up • Read • Quiz • Win
Rewards • It can help your child develop reading fluency and comprehension skills. • It can help your child develop content area reading. • Offers a way for you to be more involved in your child’s education. • Provides an opportunity for you and your child to spend more quality time together.
References • http://www.softwareforkids.com/children-software/reading/31436.html • http://www.rustyandrosy.com • http://www.starfall.com/ • http://pbskids.org/games/reading.html • http://www.bookadventure.com/Home.aspx
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