Effective Literacy Website #6 - Story Online

Yoneko Kanichy

Fall 2018 Intersession

ED 638

Dr. M.N. Rivera

Effective Literacy Website #6 – Story online

Story online, https://www.storylineonline.net/, an award-winning children’s literacy program. Storyline Online is a program of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a nonprofit organization that relies entirely on gifts, grants and donations to fund Storyline Online.  These have allowed the production of its videos dedicated to providing the most inclusive, educational and state-of-the-art resources for its members. This Foundation strongly believes that contributions made by these performing artists are vital to make a difference in the lives of our readers especially the children.  Storyonline produces videos featuring celebrities reading children’s books.  Readers include Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Costner, Annette Bening, James Earl Jones, Betty White and many many more.  This is their way of giving back to the community of learners. Storyline Online receives over 100 million views annually from children all over the world.

Storyline Online is made available for use 24 hours a day for children, parents, caregivers and educators worldwide. Available books also include supplemental curriculum developed by a credentialed elementary educator with the target to strengthen readers of English language.

Storyonline strongly supports reading aloud to children. This has shown to improve reading, writing and communication skills.  It also boosts logical thinking, concentration, and their academic performances.  Being a successful reader equals success. Reading aloud also inspires a lifelong love of reading where readers develop the passion. Teachers use Storyline Online in their classrooms to enhance reading for success in their readers.  Doctors and Nurses in children’s hospitals also utilize Storyonline.

Until this very day solicitation on contributions are open.  This will allow the chance to be able to read to millions more children every month. By giving a gift to Storyline Online, you can help make a difference in the lives of our children by advancing and improving their lives through improvement of their reading capability. Each and every support makes a greater difference.