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Evaluation of Tumble. Books™

Tumble. Books™ Overview Tumble. Books ™ is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they love. These electronic books are created by adding animation, sound, music, and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an online book which students can read, or have read to them.

Tumble. Books™ Recommendation I would highly recommend using Tumble. Books ™ for use with pre-school through elementary age students.

Tumble. Books™ Content • Age Appropriate • 300 Tumble. Books, • 40 Read-Along Chapter Books • 160 Tumble. Games • Non-fiction Books • Tumble. Quizzes • Language Learning • Built in Book Reports • Teacher Resources

Presentation/Physical Form of Tumble. Books™ • Students can have the book automatically read and turn the pages or they can set it to manually control the book • Familiar books taken into 21 st century learning • Format is easy to navigate and not cluttered • Ability to search and sort for a specified criteria such as reading level

Reviews for Tumble. Books™ • There are many “Testimonials” within the website • “Outside” reviews are mostly positive, 2 criticisms: • Not enough titles…still need to add more books and languages • Cost • Does not read the title and author’s name

Audience/Level • Pre. K-6 (on, below, or above grade level) • ELL Students • Uses: • Independent reading activity • Small group instruction • Whole group instruction (author study, grammar, book reports, etc. ) • Fun educational activity (puzzles and activities)

Curriculum Support • Online teacher guides • Lesson plans • Tumble. Quizzes • Blackline masters • Index of all titles • Capability to create favorites and playlists • Reading level information

Summary Tumble. Books ™ is a useful educational tool that every child should have the opportunity to explore. It brings reading into 21 st century learning environments without compromising original text and artwork of books. With the vast amount of built-in activities and the easy to use features, there is much for educators to be excited about.