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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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Hearing their recorded voices can help young readers improve their literacy skills.
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A family shares how they turn TV time into a productive learning opportunity.
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Having screen-free zones can help families balance the pros and cons of media for kids.
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Digital resources can help your child develop important numeracy and literacy skills.
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Parents and educators can nurture reading skills in exciting ways using technology.
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Using print and digital books to promote early literacy learning.
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Instead of merely consuming media, creating it can be a great way to build kids' skills.
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Using interactive devices like tablets can promote healthy media literacy.
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Digital field trips are a great option to promote learning using media in a fun way.
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Managing kids' screen time helps ensure a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
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Young readers can use many reading materials to build their literacy skills.
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Parent-child book clubs contribute to many literacy skills and foster a love of reading.