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

THANK YOU FOR COMING

Have A Great Day!