Tuesday, November 25, 2008

PBS Martha Speaks for grades K-2


Based on the best-selling children's book series by Susan Meddaugh, "Martha Speaks" follows the adventures of Martha, a loveable dog whose appetite for alphabet soup gives her the ability to speak. The Martha Speaks Web site has lots of stuff kids can do on their own. The games, videos, and activities are fun, and they help kids learn new words, too!.The new series premieres September 1 and is designed to bolster the vocabulary of 4- to 7-year-olds within the context of great stories in engaging, comical ways. For more information, including interactive games and lesson plans, visit the Martha Speaks site at PBS KIDS.http://www.pbs.org/teachers/newsletter/redir/http:/pbskids.org/martha/ The show helps kids learn what new words mean. This will help them when they learn to read

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Posted by: Jim Fargione
District Lead Teacher for Instructional Technology
Three Village School District