Miami-Dade County Public Schools provides free downloadable interactive storybooks with visuals created with Boardmaker software. Includes links to numerous additional categories of visual supports.
This is a podcast episode about an app for literacy. Episode #105 features a brief discussion about what to look for when evaluating storybook apps and an example of a quality storybook app.
This website has free interactive storybooks in English and Spanish, and games that focus on phonics fun for early readers. There's also a teacher's guide and links to interactive whiteboard activities.
Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.
Loudoun County residents can use their public library card to access engaging and interactive eBook websites for kids. Click on the Just for Kids link to access BookFlix video storybooks with related eBooks and TumbleBooks animated talking picture books with related activities.
"The LCPS Assistive Technology Team created the lending library to enhance the educational experience and provide access for all LCPS students. Materials available in the lending library include theme-based books with manipulatives, shoebox work tasks/skill builders, adapted toys, and professional resources. Many titles exist and more are on the way. We are always open to ideas and suggestions!"
Looking for accessible activities to help students learn basic math concepts? The LCPS AT Lending Library now offers MATHLIT (Math Assistive Technology Hands-On Literature Integration Tools) Kits for LCPS staff to use with students. Each kit has a different math-themed storybook with lots of engaging high tech and low tech materials.
community helpers, feelings, stories and props.ABC's flashcards games, filefolders, etc props for over 60 storybooks. Learning resources for kids featuring free worksheets, coloring pages, activities, stories, and more!
"Since 1993, the Screen Actors Guild Foundation has been committed to championing children's literacy. 'Storyline Online' features professional actors reading notable children's books and extending supplemental activities for each book co-developed by an early literacy specialist. Content is available online 24/7 free of charge -- and ultimately is intended to ensure that every child with Internet access can be read (and enjoy the benefits of) a bedtime story."
The SAG Foundation promotes education and giving back to our communities. We believe that by working together as performers, and with our partners throughout the entertainment industry, we can create a vibrant and progressive creative landscape where performers can discover inspirations and achieve new levels in a safe and supported environment. - See more at: http://sagfoundation.org/about/who-we-are/#sthash.f6e4RkSL.dpuf
"Experience a Story: Listen to stories, read and view pictures inspired by our collections created by visitors like you.
Tell a Story: Become a storyteller as you write and record a story inspired by works in the museum's collection.
Picture a Story: Create your own work of art using objects and characters found in some of the museum's most noteworthy paintings.
Enjoy, and let your creativity flow through pictures and words!"
Very simple to use, and students do not need an account to create stories here. Students choose their main character from a list of possible characters, then they choose the character's goal and a secondary character. Stories can be printed or saved as PDF files.