Online Resources for Students

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Online Phonics Games


Enjoy this collection of games that align with Reading Simplified's Sort It activity using platform WordWall.net. Students can compete against one another using the Leaderboard.

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Seesaw Activities



Teachers can search for and create activities at Seesaw for free now during school closures. Don't reinvent the wheel.

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What's Changed? App


What's Changed? is a free app that targets advanced phonemic awareness like our Switch It activity. Great for student independent practice! A U.S. and Australian version.

Parents' Resources

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5 Proven Ways to Support Your Child's Reading

With tons of links!

Come here for an all-in-one link to share with parents about the activities and strategies that will make a difference for their child's reading achievement!

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How to Help Your Child Read Words

A 3-minute video

Share this link with parents to help them understand how to give word-level support to their developing reader. If parents feel empowered, they're more likely to make the time to coach their child's reading!

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2 Easy Phonemic Awareness Games for Parents and Kids


Send this link to parents to show 2 quick games that parents can play with their child to help develop phonemic awareness, the precursor to good reading.

Teacher Training Resources

How to Use Zoom for a Reading Lesson


1st Time Reading Tutoring Session via Zoom


7 Online Early Reading Games to Play with Your Students


A Streamlined Plan for Remote Reading Lessons



Rapid Growth from 5 Days in a Row of Just Switch It


Prompting Students to Look at Words Even Via Remote Learning


Top 3 Tools for Online Learning




Using Loom Recording for Directions & Feedback


Outside of the Box to Instruct Students from Afar


Using Switch It Decoding Activity 3 Different Remote Ways


Others' Resources for Teachers

“Chapter Two is Missing,” a Distance Learning Read Aloud

by Mr. Paradise

For the more ambitious, Mr. Paradise models his engaging read aloud video style. No worries. See next video for an easier-than-expected how to!

How to Give Remote Control in Google Meet with One Click


How to Make a Read Aloud Video 

by Mr. Paradise

If you were impressed with the "Chapter Two Is Missing" read aloud video (see left) by Mr. Paradise, here's how to actually create a similarly engaging read aloud with just an iPhone! 

Zoom Security Settings to Adopt

by Dotto Tech

Zoom is amazing for teaching students at a distance. But first be sure you have smart settings for security as Steve Dotto from Dotto Tech advises.