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This school has put together a wide variety of websites and activities for practicing literacy skills. Some of these are more suited to struggling students. Many will work great on interactive whiteboards.

This school has put together a wide variety of websites and activities for practicing literacy skills. Some of these are more suited to struggling students. Many will work great on interactive whiteboards.

"Recent research has rekindled a focus on assessing literacy skills developed over the long term, such as oral language, vocabulary, and reading comprehension."

Reading

A list of resources for language arts / writing / reading

"Epic is an online library for children 12 years old and younger. It is free for use by teachers, and cost $4.99 per month for home use."

Great preschool site for reading skills

"teachers who were most effective at teaching students at risk for failure to read: (a) used small-group instruction, (b) reported collaborating with colleagues, (c) communicated with parents about students' progress, (d) guided students in applying word identification skills as they read, (e) had a common system for monitoring progress, and (f ) were provided extensive professional development on instructional practices."

Use Skype to bring experts into your classroom.

Skype is a free software you use on a laptop. By projecting on a screen or SmartBOARD you can share with the class.

Bring Authors into your classroom.

Yodio - add your voice to your photos using your cellphone.

Excellent audiobook site !