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Make Reading Fun | Learning to Read | NPT3
Season 2020
Episode 5
Parents can help their children develop a love of reading by making the experience fun! 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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Use an app for audio books that highlights the words while you listen and read along.
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Have your kids practice reading in front of their stuffed animals.
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Encourage your older child to read to his or her younger sibling.
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Learning how to code can teach kids skills they need for literacy.
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Read a book with your child and then act out their favorite part in front of the family.
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Study greeting cards and then ask your child to make their own.
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Make a storytelling sack by using a drawstring bag or a pillowcase.
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When you read books with your child, look for connection points to their experiences.
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Ask your child to make up a story and then write it down; it will help their storytelling.
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Asking for a summary after reading can be a great way to practice retention.
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Writing lyrics can be a great way to engage your child in reading and writing.