Dear Parents, CONGRATULATIONS! Your child has access to a wonderful world of books through www.raz-kids.

com because your school has subscribed to the online library of exciting reading materials. Raz-Kids helps students improve their reading skills as they listen to a book read for modeled uency. Then, if the computer has a built-in record function, they can record themselves reading the same book. Or, students can read the book to themselves or aloud for practice. Interactive quizzes are available at the end of each book to check for understanding. Here is how to access the website and your childs reading assignment from any computer connected to the Internet: 1. Go to www.raz-kids.com from your Internet browser and click on log in. Then fill in the teacher user name:

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Have your child click on their name:

They have each been assigned a picture password. Once they are logged in, they are given a personal assignment page. Your childs picture password is:

For most books, they should:

1. First listen 2. Then read 3. Last answer a quiz about the book

They will get a red checkmark and earn stars for each completed task. The stars can be used to buy items in the Raz Rocket:

The Bookroom allows students to access the entire library of resources. They dont earn stars but can listen to books from all levels for fun.

Raz-kids is one tool for helping kids enjoy reading. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me! Thanks, Jennifer Juteau