Observation Task 5: Literacy Software / Web-based Programs

Table 5: Documenting computer software / Web-based Programs

Software Title Age Links to the ADEC Links to Multiple Comments
Range Curriculum Intelligences
4-5 listen to and blend three or This program will The app introduces key
Futonge years four phonemes in words. develop their fine motor beginning consonant
Nzembayie skills by touching and
say the first sound of a word sounds which are also
Kisito also it link to the visual
when reading. intelligences when the important in learning to
see the the pictures that read words and sentences,
in the program while
it helps to blend and read
they learning.
words and sentences. There
are decodable video stories
which are meant to help
learners see the use of these
word families in sentences
while inexplicitly
introducing a few high
frequency sight words.

RosiMosi LLC 2-7 listen to and blend three or This app it Featuring
years four phonemes in words. helpful voice narration,
colorful animations, and
listen to, say and blend
fun sound effects these
syllables in words
games will help the child in
9 different subjects
including counting, sorting,
letters, phonics, adding and
subtracting, spelling, and
more.

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Reflections on Observation Task 5: Literacy Software / Web-based Programs

1. Were there any literacy software/web based programs used in the classroom? If
there were, select (a); if there were not, select (b).

a) What did early childhood literacy skills the software/web-based programs

address?

b) Provide at least two (2) literacy/web-based programs that the teacher can use to help
assist her students in developing their early literacy skills.

This web sites are helpful https://www.storyplace.org/ it is a digital library and it include free online books,
online activities, take-home activities, and reading lists for preschool and elementary students.

http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/literacy/ it is online literacy games and activities to help children

improve spelling, grammar, punctuation, and writing skills.