Starfall

      Where Children can have fun learning to Read!

Conceptual Information

Starfall is a free public service that was created in 2002 to motivate children to read with phonics.  It is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, second grade, special education, homeschool, and English language development (ELD, ELL, ESL). They use a systematic phonics approach, in conjunction with phonemic awareness practice.

Hand on Presentation

1. Go to website:

          Starfall.com

2. Go over website:

•  ABC's
• Sign Language 
• Learn to Read
• It's Fun to Read
• I'm Reading        
• Downlaod Center 
• Starfall Store 
• Fun Educational Games 

Resources for Future Learning

1. Download and Print Worksheets: Worksheets are available for lessons
2. Educators Guide: How to use the website and resources to benefit students
3. Parents Guide: How to use the website and resources to benefit children
4. Kindergarten Curriculum: includes complete lesson plans, support materials, and interactive companion website at more.starfall.com 
5. Levels to move up: Once students know their ABC's they can move on to the basics of reading and keep moving up from there.

Ideas for Furture Teaching 

1. This website can be used to help students learn sign language.
2. If students complete work early they can go on the website and play/make things that are fun and educational.
3. Students can make a calendar to help them remember birthdays, holidays, and even learn their days of the week, months, and leanr how to count. 
4. Starfall has movies with different sounds of words/letters that students can watch if they have some free time.
5. Students can learn about each other by making their own person and telling about themselves.