Tumblebooks
Tumblebooks is an excellent digital story book website that I would highly recommend for classroom or at home use. Students can choose from story books, chapter books, games, etc.
When you select “story books” from the home page, you can sort and choose based on title, author, reading level or what’s new. This can allow teachers to help students choose appropriate books. When the book is displayed, it provides information such as author and illustrator, publisher, “TumbleTime” (how long it takes to read through it), as well as reading level (including common core aligned standards). There is a description about the book as well as the keywords featured in the story.
When the students begin reading, there is music to accompany the story. Students listen to the story, as it is read aloud. Words are highlighted (in phrasing) for students to follow along with the reader. There are a few question/answers at the end of the story (not comprehension questions, just facts that the reader might be curious about).
After reading, you can add the book to your favorites or to a certain playlist. This can allow teachers to see what their students like to read, or create a playlist that they want their students to be reading from.
I think tumblebooks is a fabulous site that all teachers should have and use in their classroom!
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