Reading/Writing Resources
Istation
A great way to practice reading at home! Please have your child practice at least 30 minutes a week. Please ask your child's teacher for you child's log in information!
Resources
Epic- An unlimited library of ebooks
Tumblebooks - Online animated, talking picture books
Storyline Online- Books read out loud by famous people with original illustrations
Phonics Dance- Alphabet
Phonics Dance- Hunks and Chunks
Target the Problem Tool- a tool to help parents to understand the specific problems a child may be having with reading. You'll find practical suggestions on what you (and kids themselves) can do to help students overcome or deal with their reading difficulties.
Tips for Reading Aloud with your Child
Letter Recognition
ABC Order
Blending Word Parts/Consonant Blends
Contractions
Contractions Games- Games to practice putting to words together using an apostrophe (i.e. can not---- can't)