Go to raz-kids.com Click on "Kids Login"
Students now need to input the teacher’s username. The username for our class is ekim0, because it was Mr Kim from the office who activated the account!
Next, students should select their username. Everyone’s is their first name, then their last initial.
Once you’ve logged in, go to the Book Room.
Here, students are able to choose from a selection of books at their level. I have set each student up with a level based upon their reading assessment at the beginning of the year. However, it’s possible that this may be too easy for them now. After they read a few books at a level, and complete the comprehension tests that go along with them, they can decide if the level is too easy or hard, and adjust it with the slider at the top. PLEASE be sure that your child completes the comprehension tests without help before you decide if a level is too easy, as there is often a difference between what a child can read and what they actually understand. If your child is really struggling with the level they’re at, please feel free to move down to a lower one.
The first icon underneath each book (circled in red) is one which allows students to listen to someone read the text, and follow along. The second icon (circled in blue) is one which allows students to read the book on their own. The third icon (circled in black) is one which allows students to take a comprehension quiz. You should encourage your child to do each of these activities, as they are all useful.
The first icon underneath each book (circled in red) is one which allows students to listen to someone read the text, and follow along. The second icon (circled in blue) is one which allows students to read the book on their own. The third icon (circled in black) is one which allows students to take a comprehension quiz. You should encourage your child to do each of these activities, as they are all useful.
Once they finish a book, they earn stars!
They can use their stars here, where they can buy different parts to decorate their robot.
I hope that this was easy enough to follow!
Also, if having your child read on the computer is not something which is convenient for you, please do not feel like you have to do this. This program is nice, because it allows students to have access a lot of appropriately leveled books right away, and I can track what they’re reading, but it’s definitely not the only way to do home reading. You can still read regular books with your child, or do a mix of regular home reading and Raz-Kids. Whatever works best for you! I would like everyone to try it if they can, because I feel like it will be helpful for students, but not if it's going to be a major inconvenience for you or your family.
Also, if having your child read on the computer is not something which is convenient for you, please do not feel like you have to do this. This program is nice, because it allows students to have access a lot of appropriately leveled books right away, and I can track what they’re reading, but it’s definitely not the only way to do home reading. You can still read regular books with your child, or do a mix of regular home reading and Raz-Kids. Whatever works best for you! I would like everyone to try it if they can, because I feel like it will be helpful for students, but not if it's going to be a major inconvenience for you or your family.