Lillian Cruz

ED638 Fall Intercession 2017

IRA Newsletter Project: Effective Literacy Website #5

            The Effective literacy website I selected is ABCya!  This site provides free educational games that are geared for grade levels K-5.  The games are organized by grade levels and by different categories such as letters, numbers, holiday games, and more.  The arcade like games are played by using a cursor. The games come with self- explanatory instructions.  Parents may have to help their child read the brief instructions.  The games are very colorful, and some may come with voice directions.  It is a fun way to learn literacy and math.  It also is great for hand and eye coordination as they are playing skill games.

            You can find the common core state standards that apply to any game you play by clicking the common core standards box.  It will display the games and when you click on the game it will display the CCSS.  There is also a news section in which ABCya! is featured in Parents, Scholastic, USA Today, The New York Times, and many other organizations.  You can read reviews from educators and parents.  Some of the comments displayed were, “Excellent learning website,” and “One of the best website to use at home with your child.”

            Students will have lots of fun playing and learning with the many interactive games available to choose from.  Educators will find these games engaging, fun, and instructive.