open house ms. thomas and ms. may’s 2 nd grade class april 26, 2012
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OPEN HOUSEMs. Thomas and Ms. May’s 2nd Grade Class
April 26, 2012
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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.
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Content Area Reading
Reading in Math Writing Social studies Art Language arts Science
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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WebsitesPBS Kids
Links for parents, teachers, and kids Games, videos, mobile apps, and printables Also offers a program to buy
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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.
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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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THANK YOU FOR COMING
Have A Great Day!