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Learning to Read
Independent Readers
Season 2024
Episode 13
Independent reading allows young children to begin seeing themselves as readers and develops their book handling, print awareness, and early comprehension skills. It also gives them valuable opportunities to revisit favorite books again and again.
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This fun activity with oil and water helps kids explore science and build literacy skills.
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The hands-on experience of making a wind sock combines literacy skills and science.
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Exploring how math activities promote early learning skills and problem-solving.
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Kids can build descriptive vocabulary skills by using their senses to explore apples.
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Kathy and Jose show it's never too early for kids to start learning a second language.
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Books with familiar cartoon characters may help young readers leap from screen to page.
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Families can encourage reading while having fun playing board games together.
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Help kids build writing skills by having them write instructions for caring for their pet.
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Reading aloud to pets can boost literacy.
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In partner reading, paired students take turns reading aloud to each other.
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Building sensory and literacy skills through baking cookies.
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Exploring the alphabet in a fun, relaxing and natural way.