If there is one reflex that is ingrained in most of us, it is reading aloud. Don’t believe us? Then take a good look at the people who read and you will quickly realize that many of them read with their lips moving. They are very concentrated and sometimes even whisper. A real read-aloud reflex!
The benefits of reading aloud
For a child, the road to reading can sometimes be long and full of pitfalls. Fortunately, the discovery of words often arouses the interest of the apprentice reader, which makes it easier for teachers. To decipher a word, we need to associate it with one or more sounds, which is why reading and speaking go hand in hand from the very first hours of reading.
Knowing how to read aloud well often means knowing how to express oneself well in public. In addition to this educational aspect, we see reading aloud as a way of keeping in touch with those close to you. For example, within a family, an adult can record a story for a child and send it to the child to listen to at bedtime. In this way, it is the adult who tells the story despite the distance.
What about children with difficulties (#dys)?
No worries on this side, with us reading is accessible to all! Thanks to the Open Dyslexic font, all children can freely enjoy all the books on the platform. In addition, some stories are originally written in a typeface designed for dyslexic children (see the books published by La poule qui pond), so they are doubly accessible for youngsters with difficulties.
The Storyplay’r solution for reading aloud
The soul of Storyplay’r is to highlight the many benefits of reading. This is why the application multiplies the functionalities to make the child autonomous in his learning. In addition to being able to read a book in the traditional way, the child can choose to listen to it. They can choose between the recordings of professional storytellers or those of other subscribers. And on top of that, they can record themselves reading the book! So there are many possibilities when it comes to choosing a reading! Thanks to all these possibilities, the child can work on his understanding of the text, his diction, his breathing, and his pronunciation.
Reading aloud can be a real confidence booster. And the fact that we record ourselves makes it easier to correct any imperfections that may creep into our reading. To make sure that the reader has understood the story, Storyplay’r offers reading games in the form of solo activities (quizzes and games) or workshops!
Organize a read-aloud workshop:
If you are a media library or a school, you can choose to make Storyplay’r the heart of one of your workshops!
In addition, as part of a school activity, the recording function is a plus to help the teacher evaluate his pupils. Children can record themselves in class or at home and share their production afterward.
