Starfall

Dustin recommended Starfall recently as an excellent site for beginnning readers. Unfortunately, my children enjoyed it so much that they no longer want to go to bed. Oh, the trials of a parent...not that my children ever want to go to bed.

We spent some time exploring the site tonight. The site seems to be organized into four sections:

ABC's
Introduction to letter sounds

Learn To Read
Zac the Rat and other tales
Early Beginning Reader

Its Fun To Read
About Me, Art Gallery, Magic & More

I'm Reading
Plays, Nonfiction, Comics & More
Beginning Reading to Advanced

The site helps the child to sound out the word. Activities involve their imagination and captivate their interest. I really like the "About Me" section. Children can choose words to help describe their pet, appearance, and even the rooms in their house.