ColwellArredondo828
De Wikis en Educación
This is the second in a series of articles that I am writing about free educational websites. Starfall is really a website that also provides educational fun through games, videos, crafts and storytelling while teaching basic computer skills. This website is exceptional at teaching and developing reading comprehension and phonics skills. Even though it is designed for first grade, Starfall is a great website for Pre-K through second grade. Starfall.com is to establish in sections for four stages of reading development, games and activities areas. It features:
o ABCs - On this section, there is an alphabet chart from where kids can click on each letter to learn the sound it makes and to hear it found in a word. There is also a row of vowels that, when clicked, teach kids the vowels and short and long vowel sounds. A sign language section teaches kids to sign the ABCs.
o Figure out how to Read - Within this section, there are fun animated music videos teaching the letters with the alphabets and sounds that each one makes. Stories that follow the music videos repeatedly use words containing the letters. The way of teaching pronunciation is very creative. The "chunk that word" video is actually cute and fun since it teaches how to break words up and pronounce each chunk to be able to learn to pronounce the complete word.
o Star Fall - It's Fun to see - This section uses Art, Magic, Music, Poetry, Tongue twisters and riddles to exhibit how fun it's to read. There is even an action that lets the child create a story about his / her self.
o I'm Reading - This has plays, comics, and various types of stories to incorporate folk tales, fiction, nonfiction, Greek myths and Chinese fables for your child's enjoyment.
o Games and Activities include building a calendar, holiday activities, word hunt, look for a clover and earth day recycling games. Additionally, there are more opportunities for creating stories.
o It has an online store for purchasing educational materials.
o Starfall printed material and online printouts are available in the download area.
o Numerous pages throughout the site have recommendations for parent or teacher use of the materials on the page.
o Stargazer - Kindergarten curriculum is a new offering of Starfall. This is a Kindergarten reading and language arts program available for purchase.
