REading Resources
Reading CheckUp
Ms. Kelley says this program is “AMAZING!!! It is seriously like having a private tutor tell you exactly what your child needs to work on and then GIVES you the resources to use!!” All you do is create an account, add your student (website says K-4 but the program only gives you an option of K-3), and then have your student take 2 quick quizzes. It determines their instructional level for their age as well as their reading level, shown by grade level. Then it tells you what type of attention you need to give them (broken down into a pie chart with student lead or adult lead instructions) and RESEARCH BASED interventions/ activities to do use for each skill the student needs to work on. You can also share information with the teacher so they can use the materials in their small groups.
https://readingcheckup.org/
ReadTheory
This program has been used at PSCS in the Summer Jump Start Program
A parent, or teacher, would create a "classroom" for their student (K-12) and have them take a pre assessment followed by at least one quiz. This would then create reports that show how they did on the quizzes, grade level performance levels, and Lexile level. This is an adaptive program, meaning it will adjust to the skills and abilities of the child and will give them appropriate reading passages and quizzes.
https://readtheory.org/
ReadWorks
You need to know your child's reading level in order to use this program properly. You can assign reading passages to your child and they can take comprehension quizzes to show their understanding. (You could use both of the above programs to learn their reading level and then use this program).
https://www.readworks.org/
Ms. Kelley says this program is “AMAZING!!! It is seriously like having a private tutor tell you exactly what your child needs to work on and then GIVES you the resources to use!!” All you do is create an account, add your student (website says K-4 but the program only gives you an option of K-3), and then have your student take 2 quick quizzes. It determines their instructional level for their age as well as their reading level, shown by grade level. Then it tells you what type of attention you need to give them (broken down into a pie chart with student lead or adult lead instructions) and RESEARCH BASED interventions/ activities to do use for each skill the student needs to work on. You can also share information with the teacher so they can use the materials in their small groups.
https://readingcheckup.org/
ReadTheory
This program has been used at PSCS in the Summer Jump Start Program
A parent, or teacher, would create a "classroom" for their student (K-12) and have them take a pre assessment followed by at least one quiz. This would then create reports that show how they did on the quizzes, grade level performance levels, and Lexile level. This is an adaptive program, meaning it will adjust to the skills and abilities of the child and will give them appropriate reading passages and quizzes.
https://readtheory.org/
ReadWorks
You need to know your child's reading level in order to use this program properly. You can assign reading passages to your child and they can take comprehension quizzes to show their understanding. (You could use both of the above programs to learn their reading level and then use this program).
https://www.readworks.org/
Access to, and recommendations for, great books
Find Free Little Libraries:
https://littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap/
Mecklenburg Libraries:
https://www.cmlibrary.org
Online Libraries:
Libby: an app run by CMLibrary that allows you to borrow an unlimited number of ebooks to read on your device, as well as placing up to 10 holds at once, you access the library through your library card.
Hoopla: an app run by CMLibrary but usually has different/more book options than Libby, you can borrow up to 10 books each month to read on your device, accessing the library through your library card.
Overdrive: an app that has many different library options based on your library card which you use to access the books, main library options include CMLibrary and NC Kids Digital Library, this app has an unlimited number of books you can borrow. Overdrive also can also give recommendations based on books you have liked.
Find book recommendations:
www.bookbub.com
www.goodreads.com
www.commonsensemedia.org
W.I.N.G.S. pinterest "good reads" board
The Best Children’s books
This is a great website that provides dozens of books on each guided reading level/ Lexile level. It has everything sorted so all parents would need to do is know their child's reading level. It lists levels of books by individual books, series, chapter, and categories. It even has links to purchase the books on Amazon.
https://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/
https://www.amightygirl.com/books
A book section featureing over 4,000 girl-empowering books starring Mighty Girl characters.
Virtual story time and book clubs:
Main Street Books Davidson https://www.mainstreetbooksdavidson.com/events?view=calendar&month=07-2020
https://littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap/
Mecklenburg Libraries:
https://www.cmlibrary.org
Online Libraries:
Libby: an app run by CMLibrary that allows you to borrow an unlimited number of ebooks to read on your device, as well as placing up to 10 holds at once, you access the library through your library card.
Hoopla: an app run by CMLibrary but usually has different/more book options than Libby, you can borrow up to 10 books each month to read on your device, accessing the library through your library card.
Overdrive: an app that has many different library options based on your library card which you use to access the books, main library options include CMLibrary and NC Kids Digital Library, this app has an unlimited number of books you can borrow. Overdrive also can also give recommendations based on books you have liked.
Find book recommendations:
www.bookbub.com
www.goodreads.com
www.commonsensemedia.org
W.I.N.G.S. pinterest "good reads" board
The Best Children’s books
This is a great website that provides dozens of books on each guided reading level/ Lexile level. It has everything sorted so all parents would need to do is know their child's reading level. It lists levels of books by individual books, series, chapter, and categories. It even has links to purchase the books on Amazon.
https://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/
https://www.amightygirl.com/books
A book section featureing over 4,000 girl-empowering books starring Mighty Girl characters.
Virtual story time and book clubs:
Main Street Books Davidson https://www.mainstreetbooksdavidson.com/events?view=calendar&month=07-2020
