Raz-Kids

Raz-Kids is an app that allows students to build their reading skills in class, at home or on the go! Students log in with their assigned username and password, and choose their grade or reading level. Raz-Kids provides over 400 e-books for children to choose from so they never have to read the same thing twice (unless they want to). Students have the option to listen to the story or read it themselves. At the end of each story is a short quiz that assesses comprehension and skill. These test scores are saved and can be accessed by the students teacher. This is a quick and easy way for teachers to monitor their students reading progress. There is also an option to record yourself reading. This is another great way for teachers to monitor a child's progress because teachers also have access to the recordings and can hear if/when a student was struggling. I have seen this app in action when my daughter used it in her 2nd grade classroom and I saw firsthand the positive affect it had on her reading skills. She was excited to read and still is to this day. The only downfall to this app is that it is a paid app. In my daughters school the district paid for the membership so students had free access, but if that isn't the case then a one year membership will cost $115! Aside from the price tag, I think this app is a great option to offer in the classroom. It makes students excited to read and motivates them to try again if they get something wrong.