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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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