Reading Specialists - Resource Websites

Activities Linked to MAP Scores

This site links to a variety of reading skills at a variety of levels. The levels match scores on the MAP tests.

Blends

Identify the blends at the beginning and end of words.

Color-coded Sight Word Story

Read this story to practice sight words. Sight words in this story are color-coded for grades K-3rd.

Flip a Chip

Try this site for hands on practice with affixes and roots.

Funbrain

This website has a variety of interactive games.

Getting Students Connected

This site provides links to games on many other educational sites.

Interactive Poetry

Create your own interactive poetry!

Learning Island

This is a link to short printable passages for fluency and comprehension practice.

Poetry

Read and re-read these fun poems to build your fluency.

Professor Garfield

Play a variety of games for phonics and comprehension practice.

Readquarium

Here are lots of activities and games to practice comprehension skills. These are organized alphabetically by the specific skill (for example, main idea).

Sadlier-Oxford

Here are phonics and vocabulary games.

Spelling and Sight Words Practice

Practice spelling words and sight words using a variety of games.

Storyline

Click here to listen to a famous children's book read aloud.

Story Map

These graphic organizers are designed to aid students in postreading activities. The organizers focus on the key elements of character, setting, conflict, and resolution development.

Tumble Books

This is a great site for interactive books with online quizzes and activities. Ask your reading specialist or librarian for the password.

Vocabulary Building

Build your vocabulary with these games.