Thursday, February 11, 2016

BookFlix: Fiction and non-fiction pairs

BookFlix is an online literacy resource for grades PreK-3 that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic. It helps early readers develop and practice essential reading skills and introduces students to a world of knowledge and exploration.
Students can access Scholastic BookFlix anywhere there is an Internet connection – in classroom, the computer lab, the library, even at home!  


The collection includes:


  • 110 fiction and nonfiction paired books, each featuring an animated fictional video storybook and an online nonfiction book
  • Spanish language versions of 32 pairs
  • Read-Along options for both fiction and nonfiction books
  • Interactive educational games to assess vocabulary and reading comprehension
  • Definitions and narrated text supports throughout the program
  • Author biographies and selected interviews
  • Safe, age-appropriate Web links so students can extend their learning on a topic Educator resources, including comprehensive lesson plans for each fiction-nonfiction pair
Scholastic BookFlix is perfect for group reading activities, as well as independent reading practice at school and at home!  


Stop by the library or email me to learn how to navigate BookFlix and find books by themes, genres, grade levels, Lexile and GRL.

Happy reading!

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