NILS2024

Explore using picture cards as a tool to support all students in phonics instruction for grades K-4. Participants in this class will receive documents of picture cards that align with Fundations units in grades K-2 and will see how to use these cards to differentiate for students in grades K-4. There will be an opportunity to plan activities to use with students right away!

Whooo's Reading is a program that can help students improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. Here are a few  benefits of Whooo's Reading: Higher-level questions: Students are asked open-ended questions that help them think deeply and demonstrate their understanding. Owl avatars: Students are motivated by the program's mascot owl, Owlfonso, who provides feedback on their writing. Differentiation: Teachers can adjust the level of questioning for each student. Sharing tools: Students can use sharing tools to recommend books to their classmates. Writing instruction: The activities can help prepare students for writing instruction. Accessibility features: The program includes speech-to-text and text-to-speech features. Free for teachers: Teachers can register their students for free, though some advanced features require a paid subscription.