Skip to main content

Up Next

Media Literacy

Balancing Screen Time

Season 2023 Episode 11
1:04
Taking Digital Field Trips

Taking Digital Field Trips

Season 2023 Episode 12
1:04
Interactive Games Using Tablets

Interactive Games Using Tablets

Season 2023 Episode 13
1:04
Creating Media

Creating Media

Season 2023 Episode 14
1:04
Introducing Media to Kids

Introducing Media to Kids

Season 2023 Episode 15
1:04
Using Print and Digital Books

Using Print and Digital Books

Season 2023 Episode 16
1:04
Using Technology to Enhance Reading

Using Technology to Enhance Reading

Season 2023 Episode 17
1:04
Math Media Literacy

Math Media Literacy

Season 2023 Episode 18
1:04
Screen-Free Zones

Screen-Free Zones

Season 2023 Episode 19
1:04
Making Screen Time Learning Time

Making Screen Time Learning Time

Season 2023 Episode 20
1:04
Voice Recordings to Improve Reading

Voice Recordings to Improve Reading

Season 2023 Episode 23
1:04
3D Printing and Literacy

3D Printing and Literacy

Season 2023 Episode 24
1:04
Back to Show
Learning to Read

Reading Materials That Aren't Books

Season 2023 Episode 10

When we think of reading, most of us think of books, but there are many other types of reading materials that children can use to practice their developing literacy skills. Sheet music, magazines, comics, manuals, recipes and more can be great tools for learning new vocabulary.

Support Provided By
Season
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.
Season 2023
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.
Diversity in Books
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.
Active loading indicator