Reading Tutoring Tools and Challenges

Joann Kaminsky discusses the challenges of motivating kids to read during summer and introduces the Story Bots app, which makes children the stars of their own books. She explains how the app can be used to teach phonics and provides a detailed guide on setting it up and customizing it for students. The video also covers adapting the app for different reading levels and concludes with additional resources for reading tutoring.

What is one of the main challenges of getting kids to read during the summer?

• Too much homework

• No interest in reading

• Lack of books

• Many fun distractions

Who is Joann Kaminsky?

• A librarian

• An online reading tutor

• A school teacher

• A children's book author

What is one of the distractions mentioned that competes with reading?

• Summer camps

• Board games

• Cooking classes

• Outdoor sports

What unique feature does the Story Bots app offer?

• Child as the main character

• Personalized avatars

• Interactive quizzes

• Animated videos

How does the Story Bots app make reading more engaging for kids?

• By giving them quizzes

• By offering rewards

• By including their face in the story

• By providing sound effects

What is the first step to set up the Story Bots app for students?

• Download the app

• Create an account

• Visit the Story Bots website

• Choose a book

What tool does Joann use to capture a student's face for the app?

• Paint

• Snipping Tool

• Jing

• Photoshop

Why might the music in the Story Bots app be turned off during tutoring?

• It is not available

• It is not suitable for kids

• It can be distracting

• It is too loud

What should a tutor do if a book is too difficult for a student?

• Choose a different app

• Ask the student to try harder

• Read it together

• Skip the book

What reading level is best suited for the Story Bots books?

• Fourth grade

• Second and third grade

• First grade

• Kindergarten