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Learning to Read
Songs & Fingerplays
Season 2023
Episode 3
In early childhood education, songs and fingerplays are not just fun activities for kids, they are also important tools for promoting literacy. Tunes like the Alphabet Song help children learn the letters and their proper order, a crucial step in learning to read.
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Hearing their recorded voices can help young readers improve their literacy skills.
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A family shares how they turn TV time into a productive learning opportunity.
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Having screen-free zones can help families balance the pros and cons of media for kids.
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Digital resources can help your child develop important numeracy and literacy skills.
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Parents and educators can nurture reading skills in exciting ways using technology.
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Using print and digital books to promote early literacy learning.
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Setting a healthy example and limiting screen time can help introduce kids to media.
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Instead of merely consuming media, creating it can be a great way to build kids' skills.
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Using interactive devices like tablets can promote healthy media literacy.
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Digital field trips are a great option to promote learning using media in a fun way.
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Managing kids' screen time helps ensure a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
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Young readers can use many reading materials to build their literacy skills.