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Using Print and Digital Books

Using Print and Digital Books

Season 2023 Episode 16
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Using Technology to Enhance Reading

Using Technology to Enhance Reading

Season 2023 Episode 17
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Math Media Literacy

Math Media Literacy

Season 2023 Episode 18
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Screen-Free Zones

Screen-Free Zones

Season 2023 Episode 19
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Making Screen Time Learning Time

Making Screen Time Learning Time

Season 2023 Episode 20
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Voice Recordings to Improve Reading

Voice Recordings to Improve Reading

Season 2023 Episode 23
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3D Printing and Literacy

3D Printing and Literacy

Season 2023 Episode 24
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What's a 'Wonderbook'?

What's a 'Wonderbook'?

Season 2023 Episode 25
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Writing & Media Literacy

Writing & Media Literacy

Season 2023 Episode 26
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Creating a Family Media Use Plan

Season 2023 Episode 27
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Using Cutouts to Enhance Literacy

Using Cutouts to Enhance Literacy

Season 2024 Episode 1
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STEAM Kits

STEAM Kits

Season 2024 Episode 2
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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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Talking about the importance of how labeling items promotes literacy.
Group Story Time
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One way to promote literacy is through large group story time with children.
Question of the Day
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The "Question of the Day" is a simple and fun way to launch opportunities for learning.
Reading Aloud
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Reading aloud is one of the best ways to help children develop their literacy skills.
Songs & Fingerplays
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In early childhood education, songs and fingerplays help promote literacy.
Writing & Drawing
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Writing and drawing are two activities that can help promote literacy in young learners.
Captioning Supports Literacy
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Watches programs with captioning turned on can help your child build literacy skills.
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Libraries provide wonderful opportunities for children and families to learn.
Learning to Read Season 2022
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Diversity in books can open children's eyes to a wide array of different characters.
Read to Succeed
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Read to Succeed is a learning tool that helps teachers and parents be reading coaches.
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Scrapbooking is a fun family activity that can help build literacy skills.
Elephant Toothpaste
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Chemistry-based activities are a great way for children to engage in science.
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