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Writing & Media Literacy

Season 2023 Episode 26

We routinely connect writing with reading, but how often do you connect writing with media literacy? Children are both consumers and creators of media. Writing gives early learners the tools to access both of those worlds in a fun way that will support future media learning skills.

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Making Screen Time Learning Time
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A family shares how they turn TV time into a productive learning opportunity.
Screen-Free Zones
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Having screen-free zones can help families balance the pros and cons of media for kids.
Math Media Literacy
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Digital resources can help your child develop important numeracy and literacy skills.
Using Technology to Enhance Reading
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Parents and educators can nurture reading skills in exciting ways using technology.
Using Print and Digital Books
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Using print and digital books to promote early literacy learning.
Introducing Media to Kids
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Setting a healthy example and limiting screen time can help introduce kids to media.
Creating Media
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Instead of merely consuming media, creating it can be a great way to build kids' skills.
Interactive Games Using Tablets
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Using interactive devices like tablets can promote healthy media literacy.
Taking Digital Field Trips
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Digital field trips are a great option to promote learning using media in a fun way.
Media Literacy
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Managing kids' screen time helps ensure a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Reading Materials That Aren't Books
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Young readers can use many reading materials to build their literacy skills.
Parent-Child Book Club
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Parent-child book clubs contribute to many literacy skills and foster a love of reading.
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