Accessing TumbleBooks TumbleBooks is an online reading resource offering over 200 talking, animated picture books. Tumblebooks can facilitate reading skills, increase vocabulary and engage a diverse range of learners. TumbleBooks offers many Universal Design for Learning features opening the pleasure of reading to: • Students who have difficulty decoding, but can comprehend text when read to; • Students who have difficulty tracking text; • Students who are still learning English; • Students who get distracted when reading; and • Students who can’t see the text; • Students who need enrichment. How to access TumbleBooks (available in all MCPS elementary and middle schools): The TumbleBookLibrary collection is accessed online from every computer in your school,
through myMCPS online resources and from home through a direct link on your school
website.
1. On your school’s computer: a. Double click on the “Media” Folder under “Programs”. b. Double Click on the “Online Resources” folder. c. Double Click on the TumbleBook Shortcut. AT Quick Guide – Accessing TumbleBooks
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www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/hiat
d. Arrive at the TumbleBook Home Page. 2. On a. Log into myMCPS. Select the “Instruction” tab. b. Next select “Online Services”. c. Now click on the “TumbleBooks” link. 3. Find the link on your school’s website. If you have trouble finding it, consult with the Media Specialist. AT Quick Guide – Accessing TumbleBooks
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www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/hiat