![]() ![]() They can also click on the illustration for a fun surprise or new animation. The interactive stories allow your child to click on each word, hearing them sounded out. They feature lovable characters such as Zac the Rat (the character for short a) and Peg the Hen (for short e). There is a set of 15 stories, which are taught in a sequential order, building new sounds, blends, digraphs, etc. ![]() The second step, “Learn to Read” is based on the company’s set of readers. At each level of the site, the children are shown and able to listen to, how words are sounded out. (I will say that my daughter enjoys the activities that are above and below her level as well.) At the beginning level, the child selects a letter of the alphabet, and is led through an interactive series of screens, where they will hear the sound the letter makes, and see the sound put into words. The site is easy to use, and is separated by skill level. I could never do that.” With resources like starfall out there, any parent who is willing to set aside a little bit of time and exercise a bit of patience, can teach their child to read (or develop pre-reading skills.) Many people upon finding out that I’ve taught my four year old to read, immediately say things like, “Well, you were a kindergarten teacher, so you know how to do that. While the site goes hand in hand with many of their products available for purchase, it also can stand alone as a great tool to introduce your child to letters, sounds, and beginning reading skills. When my daughter began to develop an interest in using the computer, was naturally one of the first sites I introduced to her. This company makes reading/writing/phonics products that I believe in, and that have earned my teacher stamp of approval. As a mother teaching her preschooler to read, I have ordered a set of the starfall beginning readers. When I was in the classroom as a teacher, I used several of starfall’s different phonics/writing journals with my students. Starfall Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.I love. It also supports English language development, special education, and homeschool environments. This app requires an internet connection and is intended for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-3. You can manage your subscriptions through Account Settings in the Google Play Store. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. If you choose to purchase a Starfall subscription, a $5.99 (USD) payment will be charged to your Google Play account upon confirmation of purchase and monthly after that. –Sarah, undergraduate at Stanford University “I truly believe that Starfall set the foundation for my future.” can access plenty of free materials to make worthwhile without a subscription.” Kids practice letter sounds, word recognition, and reading comprehension through online books, songs, rhymes, and other games. “ offers a fantastic (and free) learn-to-read method based on numerous studies and educational research. Listed on PC Magazine’s “15 best Online Learning Services for Kids,” Think Five’s “Top 5 Most Used Apps by Elementary Teachers,” and as one Parent's Magazine's "70 Best Apps for Families." *Pass it forward! Subscribers gain access to hundreds of additional activities and support the free sections for others to enjoy. Whether a free user or subscriber, you won’t see any ads. All of the basics for learning how to read are available to everyone. Starfall's systematic approach was created by experienced educators using time-tested instructional methods. *Research based, teacher tested, child approved. *More - Holiday Activities, Nursery Rhymes, Sing-Alongs, Interactive Calendar *Math - Numbers, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Geometry and Measurement, Fractions *Reading (phonics, fluency, grammar) - ABCs, Learn to Read, I’m Reading, Talking Library, Punctuation, Parts of Speech Starfall's playful open format intuitively guides children through sequential learning objectives for reading, math, art, music, and social subjects like kindness and caring. Join Zac the Rat and his friends on an exciting learning journey, starting with the ABCs and 123s and advancing up to grade 3 grammar and mathematics. Read, learn, and play with fun activities, games, and songs on Starfall! Covers reading, math, music, and more - preschool to third grade. ![]()
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