PBS Kids- Between the Lions
http://pbskids.org/lions/
Get wild about reading. Games and activities for 3-7 yr olds.
What is the site about?
The site is based on the US TV programme broadcast by PBS called between the Lions. It includes a collection of videos, games, stories and downloads designed to "foster the literacy skills of its viewers, while playfully demonstrating the
joys of reading".
Why was it chosen as site of the week?
It was chosen because:
- There are a wide selection of interactive activities, for example, videos, stories and games
- Videos are used creatively to engage you in stories
- Catchy songs and rhymes help teach phonics and blending. See the Country and Western version of "When two Vowels go out Walking"
- Audio and video downloads are available
- There's a Parents', Teachers' section.
How can it be used as an educational resource?
Although the site is based on the US literacy curriculum much of it is relevant to the Irish system. It can therefore be used to teach the oral and reading components of strands such as Receptiveness to Language and Competence and Confidence in Using Language.
Teachers could get started by integrating the video clips into their lessons. This is probably best done using a dataprojector ensuring whole-class participation.
Students could then be asked to choose their favourite story and then retell it to the class. they could also create a storyboard using a digital camera and present it to the class.
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"This is a great site for teaching phonics". Clare Galway "I love the catchy tunes, they make learning about words more fun for the younger ones". John, Dublin The site called Vocabulary.co.il may suit the older primary students. It has more of a focus on games and puzzles and includes crosswords, word searches, word hang man and loads more. Kiera, Carlow
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