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Here are our most frequently asked questions.
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For parents
Here is what parents need to know about StoryWorld.
Contact us: Info at storyworld.us
Our ebooks are based on the way most of us learned our first language—through the stories our parents read to us. Your child will read along as the text narrated aloud. Lively images provide visual clues that support the meaning of the story. And, what makes StoryWorld unique is how every word or phrase is clickable for support, allowing your child to learn at their own pace. Some parents tell us our books are like having an adult available to help at any time.
To our knowledge, no other ebook library offers word-by-word translations in both text and audio. This kind of instant support enables learners transfer their language skills from their home language to a new language—an approach backed by academic research.
Not at all! Research shows that exposing children to multiple languages at an early age actually increases their brain capacity, even if they never master the language. The ideal time to introduce a new language is when children are young and most receptive to new languages.
It is never too early—or too late—to expose children to a new language. Children under 5 typically love to listen to the stories over and over. This is exactly how they will pick up the new language! Children over five years old benefit from the same listening experience while also using StoryWorld to build reading, speaking, and writing skills.
Yes! StoryWorld works on all devices connected to wifi, including smartphones, tablets and computers.
Your membership gives you unlimited access to our library of interactive, multilingual stories. Our collection covers more than 2000 common words and phrases. Activities include quizzes and games that reinforce vocabulary and comprehension. Teachers and Home-Educators also receive access to downloadable Activity Sheets as well as a dashboard that tracks the progress of each learner.
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For teachers
Contact us: Info at storyworld.us or reach us by phone: +1 (844) 786-7993
StoryWorld supports early literacy for all students in grades K-2 and includes special features specifically designed for ELL/MLLs appropriate for grades K-5. StoryWorld can be used for middle or high school students because basic vocabulary and English competency in all modalities apply to every language learner.
To our knowledge, no other ebook library offers word-by-word translations in both text and audio. This kind of instant support enables learners transfer their language skills from their home language to a new language—an approach backed by academic research.
Yes! All multilingual students need “comprehensible input”, a widely-accepted learning theory that recognizes students need to understand key vocabulary about what they are learning in order to comprehend the material and progress. StoryWorld allows language learners to switch languages at any time for comprehension, and click any word for translations – and correct pronunciations – to fully support comprehensible input.
We offer word-by-word bilingual support in 10 languages in addition to English: Arabic, Bengali, Dari, Korean, Mandarin, Pashto, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. (Contact us for other language needs.) Parallel resources for explicit instruction in Spanish and Mandarin are also included.
Yes, StoryWorld is highly flexible. The program is used for whole-class instruction, small group, independent learning, or a combination of all three. We have lesson plans that support all environments. StoryWorld is also ideal for after-school tutoring and remote learning situations.
Yes. When you sign up for a teacher account, you will get our Premium service at no cost for 2 months. After 2 months, your can choose to upgrade to Premium or continue to use your free account.
Learning reports on our Formative Evaluation Dashboard align with the following standards: ELPA-21, ACTFL, WIDA, CCSS, CA-ELD/CA-CCSS, NY-ELA, and TexasELPS. If you do not see your state standards listed, contact us and we will add it to the program.
Yes. The program covers all 5 Components of Literacy: phonemic awareness, phonics (decoding), reading fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension. This is achieved through a blend of online and off-screen activities that engage all 4 language modalities: reading, listening, writing and speaking.
Yes, StoryWorld qualifies for most state and federal funding. Our program qualifies for Title III because it can be used in after-school settings, and StoryWorld’s bilingual scaffolds encourage parent involvement at home.
Every research study conducted on StoryWorld concluded that the program is highly engaging for students. Studies by WestEd show that after only two weeks of consistent use, StoryWorld results in statistically significant increases in key reading measures: Motivation to read, Self-Concept as a Reader, and Value of Reading. [WestEd] Other studies have shown a 30% increase in language proficiency among ELLs in only four weeks. [Signore, 2022.]
Contact us for a quote and to see if discounts are available for larger orders or special circumstances. You can also reach us by phone: +1 (844) 786-7993.
Yes. Our Formative Evaluation Dashboard reports learning progress for each student (and class). The dashboard reports vocabulary, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, reading fluency, speaking, and writing.
Yes! StoryWorld works on all devices connected to wifi, including smartphones, tablets and computers.
Yes. Teachers can create smaller classes or cohorts on StoryWorld to assign stories and track progress in the dashboard. You can group students according to capabilities or interests or even create a “class” with only one student for one-on-one learning environments.
Yes. Students can be rostered either through Clever or directly on the StoryWorld platform.
Yes. We offer 96 weeks (3 years) of instructional materials (including stories and phonics) to build a well-rounded approach to early literacy. All materials include embedded scaffolds in 10 languages.
Yes. Please see our bookstore for bilingual stories in English-Spanish and English-Mandarin.
Yes! StoryWorld works on all devices connected to wifi, including smartphones, tablets and computers.
Yes. We take student privacy seriously and fully support FERPA guidelines.
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