Without comprehension, words are just words and grammar is just grammar. Comprehension is essential to bringing concepts to life, building understanding, and, ultimately, creating inquisitive students. To aid in the process of ensuring comprehension while instilling the joy of learning, we’ve compiled a list of just some of the trusted resources within Learning A-Z that support teachers and students. Is there a Learning A-Z resource that has helped you ensure comprehension? We’d love to hear about it! Share your feedback!
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Teachers, Start Here
Set yourself, and your students, up for success! Once you've checked out these resources to help you start the school year strong, browse your Learning A-Z product tabs to discover the great resources at your disposal.
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Boost Comprehension with Active Learning Routines
Begin the school year with an active learning routine guided by the eLearning tools found in your students’ Kids A-Z portal*. Created to help students hone their skills, these tools fuel independent reading as well as group activities such as Literature Circles, Learning Centers, and more.
Annotation tools allow for note-taking, drawing, highlighting, and stamping, creating a foundation of understanding to boost comprehension. Audio playback reads texts aloud to students to support phonics and fluency development.
The eJournal gives students a place to explore new words and expand their vocabulary through writing.
*Kids A-Z is not included with Reading A-Z.
Enrich Your Students’ Experience
Students go above and beyond for supportive teachers who have taken a genuine interest in them. Survey your students to learn about their interests and delight them by customizing their reading room and assigning them books and activities that reflect what they’ve shared with you!
K-2 Student Survey 3-5 Student Survey
Not sure of your students’ exact reading ability? Start here.
Fuel Meaningful Independent Practice
There’s no shortage of ways to meaningfully engage students independently with Learning A-Z. Here are some ways to make the most of independent time:
- Encourage students to pick and ‘favorite’ books on topics they’re most interested in for independent reading time in their Reading Room.
- Assign texts to build background knowledge about topics you’re studying in class.
- Set goals with students using My Stats within Kids A-Z to keep them motivated. You can set goals based on the number of stars your student can earn, the badge they want next, or the number of books they can finish. Practice makes perfect!
- Downloadable, printable Graphic Organizer worksheets encourage independent practice and help keep ideas and information organized.
Get to Know Caregivers
Getting to know your students is important, and it’s equally important to get to know their caregivers!
Share a questionnaire with caregivers before the school year begins to connect with the people who have the greatest influence in your student’s life and get to know your students beyond what you can read in their school file.
Get the Whole Family Involved
Encourage caregivers to get involved by granting them access to the Kids A-Z Parent Portal. Within this portal, caregivers will be able to view student progress and send notes of encouragement. Ready to get started? Check out the Explore The Parent Portal video tour to learn more. (Also available in Spanish!)
Recommended Video for Families: Help Your Child Read With Kids A-Z / Ayude a su hijos a leer con Kids A-Z
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