Thursday, December 9, 2010

Book Flix - A Note from Mrs. Brewster

Dear Parent,

Good news –Jan Schiff Elementary has subscribed to a fun, new reading program that you and your child can access from home!  Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning.  This engaging resource for children in grades PreK-3 will help early readers develop and practice essential reading skills and introduces students to a world of knowledge and exploration.

Your children can access Scholastic BookFlix anywhere there is an Internet connection.  This interactive resource will help them get excited about reading and extends learning beyond school hours.  BookFlix includes:

>        90 classic video storybooks each paired with a related nonfiction eBook.
>        Spanish language versions of 22 pairs.
>        Read-aloud supports so students can hear each book narrated and also hear definitions of key words and directions for each activity.
>        Educational games and activities so children can show what they have learned.
>        Safe, age-appropriate web links selected by Scholastic’s editors so kids can extend their learning on a topic.
>        Meet the author section to learn more about the author of each fiction book.

Enter the following URL to access Scholastic BookFlix from home:


User Name: jschiff
Password: bookflix

If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jill Wolosonovich, Jan Schiff Library Media Specialist at 281-634-9463.  

Happy reading!

Sincerely,
Mary Brewster
Principal
Jan Schiff Elementary School


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