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Ms. Cristin and Intro of the club Students from a variety of learning backgrounds (ELLs, those with language delays, etc.) can use Starfall to explore literacy concepts at their own pace, or to build basic math skills and fluency. The earliest readers can explore well-paced videos that introduce each letter and can actively discover letter sounds and usage, while more advanced readers can enjoy the I'm Reading section, with short books on subjects from comics to Greek mythology and Chinese fables. Students can work through simple interactives and games that help them practice addition, subtraction, measurement, and more. Students can work at their own pace and get exposure to correct answers. The It's Fun to Read section, in which students learn about how reading can help them investigate anything that interests them, offers a nice way to tie together different classroom subjects under the overarching theme of reading and literacy. It can also introduce new concepts (letters, letter sounds, phonemes, blending sounds, and more) to the class. Hello! My name is Cristin Kurtz and I am a special education para in the middle school part of Young Scholars. The kiddos call me “Miss Cristin”. I have been teaching for 3 years now. I have a 5th grader and a new high scholar who just graduated from YSCP. I enjoy my job very much helping students get to where they need to be in a variety of challenges in life. I am a cheer coach of 10+ years and plenty of experience in the drama department. With my help, I will share any knowledge possible for the student to gain success in what they are trying to do. Technology club- Students can spend time exploring educational websites on their Chromebook such as pbs Kids, National Geographic Kids, cool math games, abcya and more.
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