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Field Guides | Learning to Read | NPT3
Season 2021
Episode 3
Field guides are a tool for kids to learn about the natural world. Not only do they offer information about native animals and plants, they also expose children to new vocabulary. Paired with a day outside, activities using field guides can be a fun way to strengthen the connection between reading and learning.
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