Tried it Tuesday -- Tumblebooks

I'm so happy to see that Tried it Tuesday is back with Holly at Fourth Grade Flipper.  With all of these linky parties returning to their regularly scheduled program, everything is beginning to feel "normal" again.  :)

This week I'd like to share an online e-book program called Tumblebooks. 

Like the product description says, Tumblebooks are animated and narrated picture books that students can watch on the SMART Board, computer, or iPad.  There are tons of stories to choose from, both fiction and nonfiction.  Many of the stories are even AR books (if that matters for your students.)

How do I use Tumblebooks in my classroom?

• During snack time, I will sometimes play a Tumblebook
• Students listen and follow along to a Tumblebook during DEAR time to hear fluent reading and to practice moving their eyes along a page faster
• Students can watch Tumblebooks at home (if your school allows this)
• We will watch some of the nonfiction stories to introduce a topic we will be studying in science
• I sometimes use Tumblebooks to spark writing ideas or "finish the story" writing

 

Tumblebooks is a subscription service, but there is a 30 day free trial.  This may be something to approach your school librarian about getting for the whole school, like our librarian did.

(And no, I am not receiving any compensation from Tumblebooks....just sharing a great reading resource!  :)

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