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:

  1. go to: bookflix.scholastic.com
  2. type in hcef as the user name and bookflix as the password.
  3. explore the books and enjoy

Happy reading!
The Homeless Children's Education Fund and Scholastic Library Publishing




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The Homeless Children's Education Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with United Way Donor Option #963315. Donations are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. The official registration and financial information of the Homeless Children's Education Fund may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

8/7/07