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What is the Starfall Kindergarten Curriculum?

The Starfall Kindergarten Curriculum is a complete, phonics-based reading and language arts program that integrates social studies, science, and technology. The program was designed to help children see themselves as successful learners. Motivation is the underlying objective of each component of the curriculum.

  
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What makes the Starfall Kindergarten Curriculum different from other reading/language arts programs?

At Starfall we believe that children learn best when instruction connects with what they already know, and then expands that knowledge through new and meaningful experiences. The Starfall Kindergarten Curriculum is formulated to preview skills, then to formally introduce them, and finally, to create opportunities for the child to apply, integrate, practice, and extend these skills.

Starfall integrates content area instruction in Social Studies and Science, enabling children to flourish in a substantive environment of real world information.

Backpack Bear, the program mascot, is at the heart of the print and online materials. He and the other Starfall characters become familiar and constant friends who motivate the child to grow and explore in a print-rich, child-centered environment.

  
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This is a new program. How do I know it works?

The Starfall Kindergarten Curriculum has been piloted and tested by experienced teachers for the past four years. Feedback provided by these teachers has greatly enhanced and improved the program. Teachers using the curriculum report that their children are reading beyond grade level and have become successful independent learners.
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What is the technology component?

More.Starfall.com is a new subscription-based website. It features all of the material from our free website, Starfall.com, as well as new activities that correlate to the curriculum. More.Starfall.com also includes teacher resources. You’ll love our Practice Page Generators!

More.Starfall will also be available to the general public as a subscription site. This will provide an additional home/school connection as children whose parents subscribe will have access to the site at home.
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Do you provide progress monitoring or assessments?

Yes! The lesson plans include an individual entry, mid-year, and post assessment. Additionally individual assessments are administered every two weeks, providing a clear indication of the skills your child has mastered and those skills that need to be revisited.
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Does this program work for English Language Learners?

In a Starfall classroom, English Language Learners and Struggling Readers successfully participate and progress alongside their peers. The Starfall Kindergarten program includes specific teacher information and suggestions for working with English Language Development.
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