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Home Languages | Learning to Read | NPT3

Season 2020 Episode 3

More than 20% of children in the US are bilingual, and studies show that their language skills benefit when their parents communicate in their home language. These short videos from Nashville Public Television's original children's series, LEARNING TO READ, show how creating a literacy-friendly environment in the home helps children become better readers and teaches them how to gather information.

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The Power of Comics
1:04
Comic books can be great tools for improving literacy skills.
Labeling & Literacy
1:04
Talking about the importance of how labeling items promotes literacy.
Group Story Time
1:04
One way to promote literacy is through large group story time with children.
Question of the Day
1:04
The "Question of the Day" is a simple and fun way to launch opportunities for learning.
Reading Aloud
1:04
Reading aloud is one of the best ways to help children develop their literacy skills.
Songs & Fingerplays
1:04
In early childhood education, songs and fingerplays help promote literacy.
Writing & Drawing
1:04
Writing and drawing are two activities that can help promote literacy in young learners.
Captioning Supports Literacy
1:04
Watches programs with captioning turned on can help your child build literacy skills.
Utilizing Libraries
1:04
Libraries provide wonderful opportunities for children and families to learn.
Learning to Read Season 2022
1:04
Diversity in books can open children's eyes to a wide array of different characters.
Read to Succeed
1:04
Read to Succeed is a learning tool that helps teachers and parents be reading coaches.
Family Scrapbooking
1:04
Scrapbooking is a fun family activity that can help build literacy skills.
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