Additional Resources/Online Activities: Read AloudThis website provides information around the importance and benefits of reading aloud to children. A child Becomes a Reader: Grade 2 This research-based guide provides information on ways to support your child at home to develop their literacy skills beginning on page 33 through 43.
This website streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced illustrations.
ABCya!Children can listen to short stories read aloud to them as they follow along with the highlighted text. ABCya! has a variety of educational games in addition to the featured stories. Free resources and materials are available for grades K through 5.
Reading Rockets This website is a great resource for parents in grades Pre-K-2. There are many resources, articles and videos for parents covering various literacy topics. StarfallStudents can follow along as the story is read to them and can, in some instances, help create their own story. The website also provides opportunities for students to work on phonics skills, letter acquisition, and sight word practice. It is highly engaging and a favorite of young readers.