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Counting & Literacy

Season 2024 Episode 4
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Storytelling Puppets

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Literacy Practice Stations

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Independent Readers

Independent Readers

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Gelatin Sensory Play

Gelatin Sensory Play

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Music & Words

Music & Words

Season 2024 Episode 15
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Using Sign Language

Using Sign Language

Season 2024 Episode 8
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Using Music & Video for Literacy

Using Music & Video for Literacy

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Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts

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Launching Young Writers

Launching Young Writers

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Reading Instructional Signs

Reading Instructional Signs

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Screen Time Matters

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Learning to Read

Learning to Read with Apps

Season 2024 Episode 3

Educational apps help families balance learning and fun. Apps like PBS KIDS Games, featuring some of the most popular PBS KIDS characters, are designed to build skills in a variety of areas, including literacy. Kids can practice reading through interactive exercises and gain a familiarity with technology.

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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.
Elephant Toothpaste
1:04
Chemistry-based activities are a great way for children to engage in science.
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