Reading
Rockets
Huge site offers a wealth of information for helping young children
learn to read.
Grade Level: PreK-2
http://www.readingrockets.org/
CONTENT:
The Reading Rockets Web site offers a wealth of information on helping
young children learn to read. It includes articles, news items, lists
of recommended books, interviews with authors and illustrators, and
much more.
AESTHETICS:
This is a visually pleasing site. Pastel backgrounds make reading
this text-based site easy.
ORGANIZATION:
The design of Reading Rockets allows for easy navigation. The site
provides buttons on the top of each page to move through the various
sections. A site map is available along with a search feature. The
design of Reading Rockets allows for easy navigation. The site provides
buttons on the top of each page to move through the various sections.
A site map is available along with a search feature.
REVIEW:
The Reading Rockets project was funded by a major grant from the U.S.
Department of Education. In addition to this website, the project
includes a television series, a national outreach campaign, and various
professional development activities for teachers. Designed to be a
resource for parents and teachers of young students, the website includes
three main sections - Teaching
Kids to Read, Helping
Kids Who Struggle, and News
and Views. Within these sections, readers can locate information
on the ABCs of reading, ways to help at home and school, support systems
available and research-based teaching techniques. The site also features
Forums
designed to be used by parents or teachers. Updated daily, the site
offers news and resources related to reading instruction. The Book
Club section provides monthly book lists and interviews with featured
authors and illustrators. The site also provides an opportunity to
sign up for a free newsletter delivered monthly by email, so participants
can stay up to date with what is happening on this comprehensive site.
