Websites

Someone recently asked for information on good websites to share with families and teachers. I wanted to make sure that you are aware of the Iowa AEA online possibilities. See what you think! Some of you may want to try these activities with your own children and/or grandchildren!

Start by going to the Prairie Lakes AEA home page, click on Iowa AEA Online (blue bar at top of page),

Look on left side (menu) click on World Book Web

You will be asked to put in a user name-try (Zone4Poky) and password (nwiaea)works for me - maybe you can try a different zone number

Then scroll to the bottom of the page, RIGHT hand corner, you will see Early World of Learning. Click to open

The Early World of Learning is the premier online resource for preschoolers and children in the early elementary grades. Developed with experts on early childhood education, the Early World of Learning offers rich resources designed for easy integration into the classroom curriculum. The site encompasses three interactive learning environments:Trek's Travels offers narrated stories, interactive games, and original videos that teach critical early childhood themes, including numbers, shapes, colors, opposites, and more.
Welcome to Reading provides leveled reading practice to develop and strengthen phonics, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and comprehension skills. This site incorporates The Lexile Framework® for Reading to make sure every child meets with success.
Know It offers a richly visual interactive encyclopedia that will captivate early learners with non-fiction topics of interest and importance to them.
Configurable settings throughout the Early World of Learning will provide educators with the ability to:
• introduce the engaging content to emergent readers of varying abilities• leverage resources for group instruction as well as independent and small group study
The Early World of Learning will stimulate a lifelong love of reading and knowledge