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Learning to Read
Home Languages | Learning to Read | NPT3
Season 2020
Episode 3
More than 20% of children in the US are bilingual, and studies show that their language skills benefit when their parents communicate in their home language. These short videos from Nashville Public Television's original children's series, LEARNING TO READ, show how creating a literacy-friendly environment in the home helps children become better readers and teaches them how to gather information.
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