Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I am currently an ambassador with SPLASH Media Engagement Inc, on behalf of Ooka Island, however all opinions are my own.
Give the Gift of Reading with Ooka Island
Aramis, my 7yr old is a little lazy when it comes to reading. Like any child, he’s going to get excited about reading if it’s something that interests him. This past summer he spent the entire summer with grandparents, traveling and just having fun. What did he not do too much of? Read! When he started 1st grade, he was a little behind. Thankfully, we have been working hard and he’s where he should be but still lacks some confidence in reading. Thank you Ooka Island!
On Ooka Island the path to literacy is filled with adventure, so learning to read is fun!
What is Ooka Island?
Ooka Island is a program focused on teaching children to love to read, using science-based reading methods and technology that help increase literacy skills. Ooka Island focuses on improving children’s reading skills from 3-7 years of age. Ooka Island is used in over 30 countries and also works for “reluctant readers, at-risk learners,special needs, and English language learners.”
You can purchase the Ooka Island program here by paying $12.95 a month or $124.95 per year for one student account. Or purchase a family plan for up to four students for $19.95 a month or $149.95 per year. Great value for the benefits of having children that enjoy reading!
What can you expect in the Ooka Island program?
Ooka Island contains everything a child needs in one big learn-to-read adventure, including:
– 80 hours of research-based curriculum for preschool to 2nd grade
– An integrated, science-based approach to the five pillars of reading:
1. Phonemic Awareness
2. Phonological Development
3. Fluency
4. Vocabulary
5. Reading Comprehension
The design of the program is scientific by design, allowing children to work at their own pace and directs the program based on where they are in their development. Ooka Island is tech-based, game driven and keeps kids engaged in learning.
Very excited that Aramis got the opportunity to use the Ooka Island program. He’s really enjoying it!
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Look for my review of the Ooka Island program coming next week!
I’ll look forward to your full review next week. It sounds like something that could really enhance reading skills.
I’m loving the results so far! 🙂
Wow I’ve never heard of this program! I LOVE kid’s reading programs and anything that excites them and gets them interested in reading is a plus! Can’t wait to hear more!
It’s a great program Crystal! We are loving it!
I can totally use this with my six year old. He can read, but he’s still in the early stages, so this would help him a lot 🙂
Great program. I remember seeing this on the TV show Dragon’s Den!
So cute! I love literacy program and anything that fosters a love of reading. This is so important for children’s future academic success.
My son is showing signs of wanting to read, and programs like this really excite me. When the time comes, he’s definitely going to enjoy this!
Seems like a great program. I will need to keep it in mind for when my kids get a little bit older
Oh I love this. Going to try this out with my 6 year old
That looks really interesting. Kids now have some of the coolest tools at their disposal to try, I just remember having those little golden books when I was wanting to learn to read.
This Ooka Island program would be perfect for my grandkids! Anytime they can learn while playing is a great thing!
we used to have learning programs as computer games when I was a kid, but even these simple graphics are lightyears beyond the pixelated pictures we had! Looks like fun.
Wow, Ooka island looks like it’s a great reading tool! I told my sister about this when I found out about it last week for my nephew!
This definitely sounds like a program my daughter would love to use! She is learning to read and is always picking up a book!
This looks like such a great program. Something I’m going to have to remember when my twins are ready to start learning how to read.
Most definitely Katy 🙂
I think this would be great for my 5y/o. I need to check this out.
My son is almost two and already loves educational games on the iPad. I’m sure he would love this (and mama would love knowing he is learning!).
Yes Krystal! Never too early!!
I love how many early learning programs there are out today. anything to support literacy needs to be shared!
looks fun and educational! I’m not a mom but I can imagine children enjoying this!
I love watching my son use the program.
Looks like an awesome program for kids! have always felt that reading is very important, but you have to make it fun for kids. Looks like this fits the bill!
I want to get my daughter this. She is just the right age.
This looks like something my son and daughter would enjoy. I’m always happy to find things to help them learn while having fun.
This looks like a great reading helper. My 5 year old is so close…we will check this out.
This looks like a great helper for kids! I need to try it out!
It’s a great reading program and I’ve been hearing wonderful things about its educational value and ease if use.
Literacy is at an all time high in the US. Kids need more reading programs like this.
Looks like a great reading program! We need to make reading fun 🙂
I read about this on another blog. I am going to purchase this for my stepson. Hopefully this and hooked on phonics will work for him
Anything that makes learning to read fun is awesome! That looks like a very cool program. 🙂
This program looks like a lot of fun! The characters and game are bright too. Love it.
These look cute. We’re not quite to that point yet, but looks like something for the future.
This looks so much fun, and something my son would love!
This looks awesome! I need to check this out because I think it would really help my son.
I found out about this program recently, and I can’t wait to start it with my daughter. Giving her until the end of the month when she turns 3, and then we’ll see how she likes it.