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Learning to Read
Learning to Read with Apps
Season 2024
Episode 3
Educational apps help families balance learning and fun. Apps like PBS KIDS Games, featuring some of the most popular PBS KIDS characters, are designed to build skills in a variety of areas, including literacy. Kids can practice reading through interactive exercises and gain a familiarity with technology.
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