New Website Access - Raz-Kids!

      This week I introduced the students to Raz-Kids.  Log-in information for this site is going home on Wednesday.  A link is posted to the Student Links page on our site.  When you click the link the first time, you will need to put in cmott1 for the class name. After your first visit, your computer/phone/tablet is connected and will only ask for your child's login information.  
Raz-Kids allows students to read, listen to, or record themselves reading books.  Each activity completed earns them stars that they can use to 'buy' things for their robot or space ship.  The Reading Assignments includes leveled books at your child’s independent/instructional reading level.  Once all tasks are completed, students advance to the next level of books.  The On Your Own section allows students to choose any books at or below their current level.  There are also other books they can choose from - ABC, sight words, decodables, fairy tales, etc.  
This tool is for students to have access to more books to read or listen to either at school or at home.  You may also download the app for free to your phone or device! Some of the books I may have used with them in Guided Reading! I can give students feedback or award points for recording stories to me! You can also monitor your child's progress through a parent portal similar to the teacher's portal. To register, have your son/daughter log in. In the top right corner, click on the PARENTS link and follow the directions to activate the parent account.