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Software for revving up reading
There's a fair amount of software out there for children just starting to read or having trouble doing so. Despite the relative simplicity of the programs and graphics, many options do a good job of allowing kids to explore the sounds and meanings of words at their own pace, and with a straightforward interface. Pictures come alive, games make the exercises fun, and, on the whole, the classroom experience is complemented in a compelling way. We've highlighted a few of the more successful options out there.
By Chris Colin
Clifford Interactive Storybooks
Clifford Interactive Storybooks
Online, free
When you're exploring a new realm — like reading — there's sometimes comfort in a familiar face. If your kids are Clifford the Big Red Dog fans, they'll enjoy this straightforward series of online, interactive stories. By selecting a word, choosing a missing letter, or matching a sound, the reader gets to advance the plot of these simple Clifford tales. They're brief but well done.
The bottom line: Clifford's big, lovable mug guides kids in online word games.
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