Storyline Online is an
award-winning children’s literacy website. It streams videos featuring
celebrated authors reading children’s books. Teachers would enjoy this resource because it allows them to
have books be read to their students via Youtube, Schooltube, or Vimeo. They
can also preview books before purchasing it themselves. I am looking forward to
further explore this website and discover new books I may want to purchase for
my classroom.
Reading aloud to children is an
important skill. Research has shown that it improves reading, writing,
communication skills, logical thinking and concentration, and inspires a
lifelong love of reading. This website was created for teachers to use in their
classrooms and for doctors and nurses to play in children’s hospitals. I think
parents would enjoy using this at home to replace tv time. Children would love
discovering new books and having it read to them at their fingertips. The great
thing about it is that it is always available and absolutely free. You just
need access to a web device (computer, tablet, etc.)
As
I further explored this website, I found so many books I enjoyed. Many of them
were featured on the first place. Each story shows the duration of the video
before you decide to play it. It even provides recommended grade levels,
activity guides, and gives you the option to purchase the book. Some books are
even read by celebrities. Students and parents can see who the reader is before
playing the video. I cannot wait to start using this website in my classroom.
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