1. Introduction to Reading Eggs

2. Created by Blake Publishing, Australia Reading Eggs is a web-based learn-to-read program. Through engagement and motivation, it helps to get children successfully started on their journey to becoming proficient and motivated readers Background

3. Traditional Reading program: Phonics, fluency, vocabulary “Sound it out” Whole Language Reading programs: Focus on word meaning and strategy Sight reading or “Look-Say”(Dick and Jane) Guided reading groups and read alouds Balanced Reading programs: Combination of the two Balanced Reading Program

4. 1.The Alphabetic Principle Phonemic awareness –Begins with listening skills –Build sound awareness –Moves to phonics skills 2.Reading Fluency Builds instant recall of sight words –Repetition of skill-building activities –Re-reading texts –Develops reading fluency 3.Reading Comprehension –8-12 page books throughout –Vocabulary activities –Comprehension strategies Key Educational Elements

5. Lessons 10 Maps, 10 Lessons Each Lesson features “Main Lesson” from Critter, activities, and a Book. Each Lesson ends with the hatching of a new 3D Reading Eggs Critter. Early Lessons (1-40) are sequential Scope and Sequence (loosely) –Lesson 1-50 Pre-K/K –Lesson 51-80 Grade 1 –Lesson 81-100 Grade 2

6. 1.Engagement –Time-on-task increases –Memory retention increases 2.Motivation –Rewards of books (First Books at Lesson 9 and 10 a huge milestone for every new reader) –Critters and Golden Eggs –Success of reading as its own reward 3.Covers a wide range of skills and provides repetition –Phonemic Awareness –Sight Words –Fluency –Comprehension –Spelling, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Punctuation –Story Building 4.Full Teacher Toolkit –Student Placement test or Teacher Placement –Student Assessment and Reporting –Big Books, Resources, and Lesson Plans Main Features

7. Time to get crackin’! Contact: Pat Ryan Kentucky Program Consultant pat.ryan@archlearning.com 800.419.3191 x7617