PBSKids.org/Lions (http://pbskids.org/lions/)

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Clever games for early readers.


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Between the Lions is a really fun site for early readers because all the instructions are spoken out loud. You can control the difficulty of the games so that no one will run away in frustration. At the beginning of each game, there's a synopsis for parents, with suggestions on how to use the game to reinforce reading skills.

Educational value: Plenty of words games and online stories require reading skills.
Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Talk to your kids

Families can talk about the new words an early reader is learning. What does it mean? How do you spell it? Are there other words that sound like it? Families can also discuss the themes in each of the stories.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

What's cool about the games on this site is that as you go, you can control how difficult the next challenge will be. Too hard? Make the next one easy! Some games are more involved than others, such as "Look Out Below." In this one, game show host Arty Smartypants asks you to pick smaller words out of a longer word. It's a little tricky for very early readers, but older kids will have no trouble.


This review was written by Jean Armour Polly
 
 

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Fun help with reading readiness
My five year old has learned a lot from the games, and the site is so well-designed that she could even play on her own before reading began to kick in. It definitely aided her reading skills while she had fun.

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