Learning A-Z is a group of websites designed with the purpose of supplying developmentally appropriate books to school children. Learning page, a site that provides free printable was soon followed by Reading A-Z a reading subscription website. In addition to Reading A-Z, the site of series of sites have evolved into what is now Learning A-Z which includes the sites Raz-Kids.com, Vocabulary A-Z.com, Reading-Tutors.com, writing a-z.com and science a-z.com.
In honor of teacher Appreciation week, Learning A-Z is providing the opportunity for prospective users to try a different site each day. This promotion, which is running one week and one day, will begin on Monday May 5, and end on Monday May 12, 2008.
I have not had the opportunity to use these sites with my kids, and since they are targeted to K-6 graders and my youngest rising to 7th grade, there is little chance that we will use it. Still, it looks promising and if you get the chance, it might be worth your while to use the free trial. You can test this program on Monday May 5.
Reading A-Z promises thousands of printable teacher materials and books and lessons for K-6 students. The materials are made according to standard Benchmarks and teach phonetic awareness, vocabulary, and help with fluency in reading comprehension. Assessments are included in this program. The service is priced per classroom (or family). You can test this program on Monday Tuesday May 6.
Raz-Kids offers reading comprehension tools and games that promise to help student improve reading skills. The price is considerably lower than Reading A-Z. You can test this program on Wednesday May 7.
Vocabulary A-Z is a comprehensive site that supplies lessons to improve vocabulary in accordance to NCLB criteria. The cost ranges between $19.95-$29.95 a year. You can test this program on Thursday May 8.
Writing A-Z supplies teacher’s access to thousands or writing lessons and resources. It promises to teach the writing process, meet state standards, and help students pass high-stakes tests. You can test this program on Friday May 9.
Science A-Z supplies an “affordable elementary science curriculum” for grades K-6. It combines science instruction with literacy, and prepares students for NCLB testing. You can test this program on Monday May 12.
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