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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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Parent-Child Book Club
1:04
Parent-child book clubs contribute to many literacy skills and foster a love of reading.
The Power of Comics
1:04
Comic books can be great tools for improving literacy skills.
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.
Writing & Drawing
1:04
Writing and drawing are two activities that can help promote literacy in young learners.
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
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Chemistry-based activities are a great way for children to engage in science.
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