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This is the second in a series of articles that we are 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. Though it is designed for first grade, Starfall is a good website for Pre-K through second grade. Starfall.com is placed in sections for four stages of reading development, games and activities areas. It features:
o ABCs - Within this section, there is an alphabet chart from where kids can click each letter to find out the sound celebrate 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 - In this section, there are fun animated music videos teaching the letters with the alphabets and sounds that every one makes. Stories which follow the music videos repeatedly use words containing the letters. The way of teaching pronunciation is very creative. The "chunk that word" video is really cute and fun as it teaches how to break words up and pronounce each chunk to be able to learn to pronounce the entire word.
o Star Fall - It's Fun to see - This section uses Art, Magic, Music, Poetry, Tongue twisters and riddles to show how fun it's to read. There is even a task that lets the child create a story about their self.
o I'm Reading - This has plays, comics, and other types of stories to include folk tales, fiction, nonfiction, Greek myths and Chinese fables to your child's enjoyment.
o Games and Activities include creating a calendar, holiday activities, word hunt, find a clover and earth day recycling games. Additionally, there are more opportunities for creating stories.
o There is an online store for purchasing educational materials.
o Starfall printed material and online printouts are available in the download area.
o Several pages throughout the site have ideas for parent or teacher utilisation of the materials on the page.
o Stargazer - Kindergarten curriculum is really a new offering of Starfall. It is a Kindergarten reading and language arts program available to buy.
