Reading Bear (http://www.readingbear.org/) is a
project of www.watchknowlearn.org.
It is one of the first free, online programs to teach beginning readers
vocabulary and concepts. It systematically introduces all the main phonetic
patterns of written English. This website uses innovative rich media. There are
about 50 presentations, covering even more phonics principles and illustrating
over 1,200 vocabulary items. In addition, there are available flashcards in PDF
form.
Presentations are
available in seven different versions. Children are introduced to one or few relatable
phonics rules in each presentation via playable videos or interactive slide
shows. The website sounds out words slowly and quickly. It also blends the words
slowly and then after an optional prompt, words are blended quickly.
Interestingly, the corresponding letters are highlighted as the words are
highlighted.
Furthermore, there are
available pictures displayed to illustrate the words and a video to illustrate
the sentences. Phonics principles and words are introduced as well as
vocabulary. In addition, the website displays many features. You can click on
the button that says, “First learn the sounds.” From there, it takes you to
available resources that show you how to teach your child the sounds. It even
provides videos for the alphabet songs. It even shows the steps any parent can
follow while teaching their children with all the required resources available.
For each sound and letter, there is an online quiz for the child to take after
learning about the sounds. This website is a great teaching and learning tool,
especially for beginning readers.
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