Serving as a voice for the homeless children of Allegheny County
and ensuring that these children have equal access to
the same educational opportunities and experiences as their peers
Dear Parent,
Good news!
The Homeless Children's Education Fund has subscribed to a fun new reading program that you and your child can now access from any computer! Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. This engaging resource for children in grades Pre-K – 3 will help early readers develop and practice essential reading skills and introduces students to a world of knowledge and exploration.
Your children can access Scholastic BookFlix anywhere there is an Internet connection. This interactive resource will help them get excited about reading and books and extends learning beyond school hours. BookFlix includes:
- 60 classic video storybooks, each paired with a related nonfiction eBook
- read-aloud supports so students can hear each book narrated and also hear definitions of key words and directions for each activity
- educational games and activities so children can show what they have learned
- safe, age-appropriate web links selected by Scholastic's editors so kids can extend their learning on a topic
- a "meet the author" section to learn more about the author of each fiction book
Scholastic BookFlix is specifically created to support non-readers, beginning readers, and reluctant readers. It's the perfect resource for independent reading practice!
To access the website:
- go to: bookflix.scholastic.com
- type in hcef as the user name and bookflix as the password.
- explore the books and enjoy
Happy reading!
The Homeless Children's Education Fund and Scholastic Library Publishing
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