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Read180 Next Generation Family Portal
Click here to learn more about how Read180 works and what happens in the classroom.

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District Literacy Programs

HPS Library Catalog - Destiny

Reading Connections Newsletters

Suggested Reading

Web-based Literacy Tools

District Literacy Programs

25 Books Campaign

Book of the Month

Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI)

Scholastic READ 180

Scholastic System 44

Achieve 3000

Learn more about the following reading programs - Read180, System44, Achieve 3000

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Web-based Literacy Tools

BrainPOP

Click here to access BrainPOP, an educational website with hundreds of short Flash-based movies for students in grades K-12 (ages 6 to 17) covering the subjects of mathematics, technology, health, science, social studies, arts and music, and English"  -- grades 1 - 12.

BookFlix

Click here to access Scholastice BookFlix, a new 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. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration." -- for Pre K - grade 3.

TrueFlix

Click here to access TrueFlix, is the only online resource that leverages the award-winning True Books content to help students hone literacy skills, build knowledge of subject-area content, and cultivate 21st Century skills through the inquiry process." -- grades 4 to 8.

Tumble Readables

Click here to access TumbleReadables, an online collection of read-along titles for elementary, middle school, and high school students which features adjustable online text and complete audio narration. Sentences are highlighted as they are being read and the pages turn automatically

TumbleBook Library

Click here to access TumbleBookLibrary, an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.


Contact your Holyoke Public Schools' librarian for log-in information to these resources.

Reading Connections Newsletters
 
Beginning Edition -
Primary Grade Parents
Intermediate Edition -
Upper Elementary and Middle School Parents
September
October
November
December
January
February
March

Reading Connection (Beginning Edition) is a monthly newsletter for parents of children in the primary grades. The newsletter provides parents with practical and easy reading, writing, and language activities to incorporate into daily life.  The tips and activities in the articles can be used to build children’s literacy skills and help children develop a love of reading.

Reading Connection (Intermediate Edition) is a monthly newsletter for parents of children in upper elementary and middle school. The newsletter is filled with ideas, motivation, and tips to help parents support their children's academic achievement. The articles offer easy tips and activities that parents can immediately use to build their children’s reading proficiency and communication skills.

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Suggested Reading

Reading is Fundamental (RIF)

RIF provides advice, book lists, and tips for enhancing literacy skills through motivation, involvement, and excitement. Engaging interactive reading and writing activities are available for children.

Book Adventure

This site provides interactive learning activities for children and tips for parents. Children can create a customized book list based on their individual reading level and interests.

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