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Literacy Friendly Environment | Learning to Read | NPT3

Season 2020 Episode 1

Encourage young children to become active readers and writers by creating a literacy-friendly environment in the home. These short videos from Nashville Public Television's original children's series, LEARNING TO READ, show how creating a literacy-friendly environment in the home helps children become better readers and teaches them how to gather information.

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Counting & Literacy
1:04
Counting not only improves children’s later math skills, but helps them read better, too.
Learning to Read with Apps
1:04
Literacy-focused, educational apps are nontraditional ways to help kids practice reading.
Creating a Family Media Use Plan
1:04
Working on a usage plan together can help families use media in a more balanced way.
Writing & Media Literacy
1:04
Connecting writing with media literacy.
Media Literacy
1:04
A “Wonderbook” is a tool parents can use to build literacy skills.
3D Printing and Literacy
1:04
Using a 3D printer is one way young readers can enhance their digital and media literacy.
Voice Recordings to Improve Reading
1:04
Hearing their recorded voices can help young readers improve their literacy skills.
STEAM Kits
1:04
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) and literacy activities pair well.
Using Cutouts to Enhance Literacy
1:04
See how combining cutouts with reading can increase engagement and strengthen literacy.
Making Screen Time Learning Time
1:04
A family shares how they turn TV time into a productive learning opportunity.
Screen-Free Zones
1:04
Having screen-free zones can help families balance the pros and cons of media for kids.
Math Media Literacy
1:04
Digital resources can help your child develop important numeracy and literacy skills.
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