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Learning to Read
Introducing Media to Kids
Season 2023
Episode 15
As computers, tablets and phones become increasingly integral to our lives at all ages, it's important to be thoughtful about introducing young children to media. Tips for parents include limiting TV time and watching alongside children to add context. Setting media-free spaces, encouraging screen-free activities, and avoiding making screen time a reward for good behavior are also good practices.
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Watching a story performed transforms text into an engaging multisensory experience.
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This activity brings deeper engagement with a book with sensory elements and role playing.
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This activity focuses on learning the predictable patterns used in common contractions.
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This activity highlights the work that an author and illustrator do to build appreciation.
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To build vocabulary, an adult and child can use a dictionary to find a new word to learn.
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This activity helps a child express their fondness for someone by writing them a letter.
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This activity demonstrates the importance of tone in reading to convey various emotions.
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This activity helps children create a story using a character and setting from a book.\
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To recognize story elements, a child reads two books noting similarities and differences.
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Young readers can practice spelling by learning the lyrics to their favorite songs.