Y3-4Reading+Programmes

__** Reading Programmes **__

If you don't have lots of books at home to read, the Enchanted Learning site has lots of different themes with reading and writing activities to do. Check it out at [] For theme on [|dinosaurs] with some activities for follow up:


 * Word Hunt Activities! See how many words you can make from a dinosaur's name. For second and third graders.
 * Word-Unscrambling Activities! Can you unscramble the words to answer dinosaur questions. Activities for grades 2-3 and 3-6.
 * Label the Dinosaurs
 * Word Search Puzzle! See how many of the hidden dinosaur words you can find in the letter grid. For second and third graders.



There are also many eBooks online that you can access to read. Here is one about pirates that Year 3 & 4 children could read. http://www.magickeys.com/books/pirate/index.html and here's one about the Bitaba bird http://www.magickeys.com/books/bitaba/index.html If you like these there are others in the series at []

Check also the Teacher Tap for a list of [|Intermediate and Middle Grades Grades] online books and readings.

Now that you have read a few online, why don't you and your kids have a go at making your own books. You can do this at home with paper, pens and crayons. //**Or**// why don't you make your own eBooks using the Paint programme (in Start -> Programmes -> Accessories for PC users) or download [|Tux Paint] from the internet. You can then load your saved pictures into PowerPoint, if you have it, or use one of these web 2.0 tools and record your child reading the story: [|http://voicethread.com] [|http://podomatic.com]