I chose starfall because it is a great resource to use with students who need interventions in reading. The website is interactive and students can use it individually on their own, or in a group setting. A great aspect of starfall is that it correlates to the standards!
Starfall is great for students to use at school or at home. It is definitely a resource to use with younger students due to the graphics and level of instruction. Starfall is a phonics based website that teaches students to read by sounding out letters and then combining them. It is great because it also incorporates math instruction, calendar skills, and holiday activities. The website is interactive and allows students to click on the letters, words, or full sentences to hear them. It does have printouts that go along with letter recognition.
I use starfall for many activities in my class. I like using the calendar to review months and days of the week. The students enjoy participating on the smartboard to put important dates on the calendar as well. I like using some of the stories to check comprehension and for descriptive writing as an extension for higher level students. I also use the math section for several different areas with my students. I like using patterns, measurement, fractions, and time. I think starfall is great for my classroom because my students are functioning at so many different levels. The students enjoy working together on the smartboard to answer the questions and by watching other students, others are able to follow. I appreciate the visual aspect as well, so many of my students need to see what they are doing. I have also found that deaf students enjoy working on the site because of the interaction and stimulation it provides.
The site can be effective for data collection as well. Teachers are constantly trying to find ways to collect data on their students. There are many ways and areas to collect data using this website. So go ahead and check it out!!
Starfall is great for students to use at school or at home. It is definitely a resource to use with younger students due to the graphics and level of instruction. Starfall is a phonics based website that teaches students to read by sounding out letters and then combining them. It is great because it also incorporates math instruction, calendar skills, and holiday activities. The website is interactive and allows students to click on the letters, words, or full sentences to hear them. It does have printouts that go along with letter recognition.
I use starfall for many activities in my class. I like using the calendar to review months and days of the week. The students enjoy participating on the smartboard to put important dates on the calendar as well. I like using some of the stories to check comprehension and for descriptive writing as an extension for higher level students. I also use the math section for several different areas with my students. I like using patterns, measurement, fractions, and time. I think starfall is great for my classroom because my students are functioning at so many different levels. The students enjoy working together on the smartboard to answer the questions and by watching other students, others are able to follow. I appreciate the visual aspect as well, so many of my students need to see what they are doing. I have also found that deaf students enjoy working on the site because of the interaction and stimulation it provides.
The site can be effective for data collection as well. Teachers are constantly trying to find ways to collect data on their students. There are many ways and areas to collect data using this website. So go ahead and check it out!!
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How much does Starfall cost?
Cost: Starfall is a free website that can be easily accessed with Ipad, Iphone, Android, and Windows. Starfall is free, but if you want to access the more starfall section, there are some costs attached.
Home: $35
Teacher: $70
Class: $150
School: $270
Home: $35
Teacher: $70
Class: $150
School: $270
STARFALL IN THE CLASSROOM
LIMITATIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Starfall is a great site for young learners and some older students who have learning disabilities. Students with cognitive disabilities are able to interact with the website and gain knowledge on their instructional level. Students have fun with this website! They enjoy the animation and have fun learning on their level.
The limitations with this website are access for students without computers or touch screens. The level of the material would probably not be as interesting for students who are in higher grades and academically functioning on their grade level. These types of students would want to find another site that would address topics of their interest level.
Starfall is a great site for young learners and some older students who have learning disabilities. Students with cognitive disabilities are able to interact with the website and gain knowledge on their instructional level. Students have fun with this website! They enjoy the animation and have fun learning on their level.
The limitations with this website are access for students without computers or touch screens. The level of the material would probably not be as interesting for students who are in higher grades and academically functioning on their grade level. These types of students would want to find another site that would address topics of their interest level.