Learn to Read George Canine vs Kid Eats

Learn to Read George Canine teaches early learners to read, spell and write in the most efficient, enjoyable way. Developed by an experienced, highly respected PhD specialist in children’s literacy and education, this award-winning app is based on the latest scientific evidence. Ratings: 4.9 out of 5. Learn to Read George Canine is a unique literacy app: - The content and delivery method aligns with the most recent New South Wales Department of Education guidelines for an early reading programme. - The lessons are clearly taught and carefully sequenced so that students build up their literacy skills. - The lessons are highly interactive, engaging and motivating. All of the content is practised through games. - The instruction includes multi-sensory experiences, that is, visual, auditory and tactile experiences, like letter finger-tracing. Research shows that this is the most effective way to learn. - From the very first lesson onwards, students are shown how their newly learned skills can be used to read, spell and write letters and words. - Positive and constructive feedback is provided for every response. - The instruction and interactive practice games are woven into imaginative, familiar stories with which students can identify. This strategy enables students to connect their reading experiences with real-life experiences. - The app is designed for teacher-led sessions, or it can be used independently by students. (U.S. English language)

Learn how to prepare vegetables and cook safely with your child. Kid Eats provides educational videos, healthy recipes, and a fun virtual kitchen experience suitable for youth in grades 3-6. Adults learn to facilitate kitchen knife skills for kids, with safety-oriented videos demonstrating chopping fruits and vegetables together. Kids complete the Tortilla Pizza interactive on their own, learn the steps of the recipe and prepare to cook delicious tortilla pizza in a real kitchen, with supervision. Seven healthy recipes are included. Supplemental materials, including videos of each recipe, can be found at KidEatsCooking.org. Resources were developed by New Mexico State University Media Productions in collaboration with 4-H Fitness and Nutrition Clubs In Motion (4-H FANs IM), a USDA-NIFA funded program through University of Connecticut Extension. Copyright 2017 New Mexico State University Board of Regents. This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award number 2012-68001-19956. New Mexico State University and University of Connecticut are equal opportunity employers and educators.