Here is a list of ways to integrate technology into teaching word families for students of all ages. Technology is a great way to incorporate auditory learners especially when introducing this type of teaching. Children of all ages can get involved and sing along to any technology listed below. What a FUN way to incorporate a motivating and engaging way of learning and teaching!!
Videos or Other Technology for Teaching
1. Word Family Tales Audio CD
With the Word Family Tales Audio CD your students will enjoy and find that Word Family Tales are humorous read-aloud stories created to build early phonics skills by teaching children to recognize 'families" of words that share the same spelling pattern. This ability helps kids decode new words with ease and become stronger readers. This is a double CD set with all 25 stories and cheers! Perfect for grades Pre K - 2.
2. Between the Lions: Letter Songs http://pbskids.org/lions/videos/ Letter Songs online musical clip that provides a wonderful way to teach short and lowel vowel letters and mastering word family verification. 3. ABC- Long Vowel Word Families- Phonics
This song is from "Learning to Read Series" CD/DVD sets letsstartsmart.com provides that young children can learn complete patterns of phonics. All sets are created especially to help children develop their reading readiness skills in a unique and effective way. Programs are all designed by certified teachers and professional musicians. This song introduces children to word families; the concept of combining vowels and consonants together to make a single sound. This original song teaches a new word family that includes combining only long vowel sounds and consonants
This is a useful technology tool used for students to practice with their word families. The Smart Board Notebook includes videos, games, etc. to assist in different methods of learning.
This is a wonderful and creative tool used to promote a fun learning experience for students. Specifically, songs can be found teaching a variety of word families. This website is designed to incorporate music into teaching.
Videos or Other Technology for Teaching
1. Word Family Tales Audio CD
With the Word Family Tales Audio CD your students will enjoy and find that Word Family Tales are humorous read-aloud stories created to build early phonics skills by teaching children to recognize 'families" of words that share the same spelling pattern. This ability helps kids decode new words with ease and become stronger readers. This is a double CD set with all 25 stories and cheers! Perfect for grades Pre K - 2.
2. Between the Lions: Letter Songs
http://pbskids.org/lions/videos/
Letter Songs online musical clip that provides a wonderful way to teach short and lowel vowel letters and mastering word family verification.
3. ABC- Long Vowel Word Families- Phonics
http://blip.tv/kidseducation/abc-long-vowel-word-families-phonics-477911
This song is from "Learning to Read Series" CD/DVD sets letsstartsmart.com provides that young children can learn complete patterns of phonics. All sets are created especially to help children develop their reading readiness skills in a unique and effective way. Programs are all designed by certified teachers and professional musicians. This song introduces children to word families; the concept of combining vowels and consonants together to make a single sound. This original song teaches a new word family that includes combining only long vowel sounds and consonants
4. Smart Board Notebook Gallery
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFrCrFoWnio
This is a useful technology tool used for students to practice with their word families. The Smart Board Notebook includes videos, games, etc. to assist in different methods of learning.
5. Surf Net Kids Video: Word Families
http://www.surfnetkids.com/go/video/709/word-families/
This is a great and enjoyable website used to assist in teaching word families.
6. Songs for Teaching: Using Music to Promote Learning
http://www.songsforteaching.com/phonicssongs/wordfamilysong.htm
This is a wonderful and creative tool used to promote a fun learning experience for students. Specifically, songs can be found teaching a variety of word families. This website is designed to incorporate music into teaching.