If you're not familiar with this incredible resource, you need to be. Like, now. Go. Go check it out, then come back. I'll wait. TWEEN TRIBUNE
Ok, got that out of your system? Don't worry, you'll have plenty of time to play with it.
Anyway, I've been using this resource for a few years, but it's only in the past few years that they made it more elementary friendly. In an effort to introduce current events to my fourth graders, without spending the money on Time for Kids or Scholastic, both of which are fantastic resources (but cost money) we use Tween Tribune Jr (TTK-4) instead. The Thinkers spend time every few weeks scouring the site for relevant articles that are of interest. Relevant meaning articles in which their is either a problem to be solved, or multiple perspectives to the story. We do this in preparation for the PYP Exhibition, and it gets the kids excited about reading the news.
Now, that last part? Reading the news? Could be seen as scary. Especially in this day and age. With Tween Tribune, there is NO worry! They scour the country papers looking for age appropriate topics for kids. They've even split it up into multiple categories, complete with reading levels and comprehension quizzes!
Currently, I haven't given my kids user names, so they're not experience the full effect of this incredible site, but yes, you can sign your kids up with user names, so they can take quizzes and respond to posts (all which you approve, first!) and see what others are saying about the same articles.
Anyway, I've been using this resource for a few years, but it's only in the past few years that they made it more elementary friendly. In an effort to introduce current events to my fourth graders, without spending the money on Time for Kids or Scholastic, both of which are fantastic resources (but cost money) we use Tween Tribune Jr (TTK-4) instead. The Thinkers spend time every few weeks scouring the site for relevant articles that are of interest. Relevant meaning articles in which their is either a problem to be solved, or multiple perspectives to the story. We do this in preparation for the PYP Exhibition, and it gets the kids excited about reading the news.
Now, that last part? Reading the news? Could be seen as scary. Especially in this day and age. With Tween Tribune, there is NO worry! They scour the country papers looking for age appropriate topics for kids. They've even split it up into multiple categories, complete with reading levels and comprehension quizzes!
Currently, I haven't given my kids user names, so they're not experience the full effect of this incredible site, but yes, you can sign your kids up with user names, so they can take quizzes and respond to posts (all which you approve, first!) and see what others are saying about the same articles.
(Tween Tribune is not paying me or compensating me in any way for this post.)
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