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Learning to Read
3D Printing and Literacy
Season 2023
Episode 24
When kids are allowed to combine technology with reading, they practice literacy in a whole different way. Learning how to operate a 3D printer, even turning it on and off, exposes young readers to technology. It strengthens their analytical thinking too – especially if something doesn’t go as planned! It's also is a great way to make elements of a story come to life in three dimensions.
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Practice story comprehension by asking your child to imagine what characters are thinking.

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Practicing with compound words is an easy way for a child to expand their vocabulary.

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Oversharing online can risk your child’s safety. Post privately to protect their privacy.

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Manage your child’s streaming content to keep your child from inappropriate content.

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Handle harmful content online by guiding kids gently and creating a safe space to share.

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Protect your kids from online strangers by teaching them to recognize warning signs.

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A joke online can hurt more than you think. Teach kids to be kind and responsible online.

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Don’t fall for phishing scams —l earn how to stay safe online and avoid dangerous links.

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Be the better person online — think before you post and always choose kindness over hate.

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Learn what lateral reading is and use it to fact-check claims and uncover the truth.

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Social media posts may not be genuine — learn how to spot sneaky social media advertising.

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Learn how DCBA (Don’t respond, Choose to ignore, Block, Alert) helps stop cyberbullying.