Flipgrid is a great way for students and me to share reading, ideas, activities and some fun. Your child make a recording according to the assigned task. There is a 5-minute limit. I will either "star" your child's response," leave a vibe" or send a recorded reply. Follow these steps to access my Flipgrids:

Go to Flipgrid.com  

On the top left bar, you will see "Enter a Flipgrid Code". Choose that.  

Enter my Flipgrid code: snoopyfan and click the arrow  

You will see this: Mrs. Sacco's Reading Center by Lindsey Downey, Sarah Sacco  

                                      Enter ID : firtsinitiallastinitial2020 (if you have a different id, I sent a separate email) 

                                                      check the "Remember Me" box for future use  

You are now in "Mrs. Sacco's Reading Center". Look on the right for topics and a blue down arrow; click on the arrow.

Choose the assigned grid. Find the large green circle with a white plus sign and click it.

Click on the red camera button when you are ready to record. You have 5 minutes, but you do not have to use all 5 minutes.

Reading A-Z, also known as RAZ Kids and RAZ Plus, offers your child books on his/her guided reading level. As your child moves through the library of leveled books, he/she will have the opportunity to "level up". Students read and move through levels at their pace. After reading, your child will have the chance to complete a short quiz. Recording while reading is also a feature of this website. Follow these steps to access RAZ.

RAZ:

Go to  www.kidsa-z.com 

Enter your teacher's code: 1st grade is ssacco4 and 2nd- 5th grade is sacco5

Enter your username: firstinitiallastinitial (Caps)

Enter the password: Read 

Some students have a different username because some studennts share the same initials; no student can have the same username. Those students were sent their username via email.

Epic is the perfect site for your child to read, listen to books and watch educational videos. Follow the steps below to access the site.

Go to getepic.com 

Choose "Students" on the top bar 

On the left it says "Select a Class", click on the blue code box (miv3172) 

Find your avatar, click on it and it should open 

On the top bar there is a mailbox icon. Each student has suggested books from me. 

Check out this great resource for book recommendations, artcilces and give-aways. It is free when you sign-up with your email.