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Learning to Read

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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