Using Storyline Online in Your Classroom

 

Today I would like to share a really great, free website with you, called Storyline Online. This site is sponsored by the Screen Actors Guild, and features famous people reading children’s books. Actors and actresses such as Oprah Winfrey, Betty White, and Kevin Costner read popular children’s books in a way that is sure to mesmerize your students.

We know that reading aloud to our students and children is important. This is just one more way to ensure that students are being exposed to many forms of literacy. All students, even those in upper elementary grades, can benefit.

Chaos at the end of the day happens. But Storyline Online is a great solution. I love using this website, along with other “read aloud” websites at the end of the day. Just put on a story on your Smartboard and let the kids watch while you sign agendas and deal with other end of the day stuff. When parents come to pick up their child, he/she can just quietly slip away from the story.

If you don’t want to use this at the end of the day, there are so many more times during the day where it could be used to transition from one activity to the next. What about when students come in from recess or lunch? Or in the morning to get the day started on a great note?

View Storyline Online HERE.

 

 

 

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