Sunday, December 27, 2015

Using Raz-Kids

       Here's information about how to use Raz-Kids.  This post was originally written for parents, you can link to that post in Mr. Mott's Home-School Connection blog.

Raz-Kids can be accessed through a computer, phone, or tablet (Click here to download the app).  Here's directions on how to use Raz-Kids...
  1. Go to www.raz-kids.com.  (There is a link from our Student Links page.)
  2. Put in our class name (see log-in information).  You will only need to put in our login information the first time you access the site through a new device.
  3. Have your child find their name and put in their password.
  4. They are set to go!
Here's some helpful information about what you'll see...


When you click on Reading Assignments or Book Room, your child will see a list of books with these options.  (Quizzes are not available on AA Books)...

  • Listening - the story will play for students with text being highlighted as it is read.  Students earn stars for each story they listen to.  The points can be redeemed to personalize their avatar or build a rocket ship.
  • Reading - students may read the text at their own pace.  Students earn stars for each story they read.  
  • Recording - When in the Reading window, click on the down arrow.
  1. Click the microphone. 
    1. It will ask your permission to access the microphone.
    2. Then, it will ask you to say your name to test the microphone.
    3. Then, it will begin recording.  Use the buttons to stop recording, play, new (redo), or send (to me).
Click on the microphone to record.
Choose record, stop, play, new (redo), or send.
  • Students earn stars for each story they record.  I can also reward extra stars after I listen to the recording.
  • Quizzes - After listening or reading a story, students may take a comprehension quiz.  They click on letters to answer the question and on the words to have the choices read to them.  Students can earn stars for each quiz they complete.


Click here if you would like to learn more about Raz-Kids.