Emergent Readers

Can be young, new readers in Pre-K through grade 3
Can be children, teens, adults or more mature individuals working hard to become literate for the first time.
Have difficulty learning new words and how to read those words in context (i.e., decoding, fluency, etc.
All ability levels

Emergent readers can more easily learn new or unknown vocabulary and spelling words with these tools.
Because of the challenges of learning to read and write for the first time, emergent readers may experience some degree of “text overwhelm” in addition to other difficulties. Such a reader can use the tools to help improve attention, focus, comprehension and retention of content.
Emergent readers can use these tools with portable e-readers and tablets, too. (Protective film recommended for device screens to prevent scratching with this application.)

By moving the tool’s Reading Notch or Reading Window over a new word (from left to right), emergent readers can easily breakdown words into phonemes or syllables for more effective learning (decoding).
Can select from among the yellow, deep blue or clear/non-glare reading filter colors provided for each tool to help improve visual comfort when learning to read.
Can isolate 1-2 lines of text (depending on font size) with each tool. Surrounding text not needing immediate attention will be covered by the tools. As a result, distractions and “text overwhelm” will decrease. In addition, comprehension and retention of content read will also improve.
Emergent readers can also experience more focus when using the tools when reading e-books and other digital text on e-readers, tablets, and other hardware. (Please place a protective film on tech device screens to prevent scratches.)