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Media Literacy

Balancing Screen Time

Season 2023 Episode 11
1:04
Taking Digital Field Trips

Taking Digital Field Trips

Season 2023 Episode 12
1:04
Interactive Games Using Tablets

Interactive Games Using Tablets

Season 2023 Episode 13
1:04
Creating Media

Creating Media

Season 2023 Episode 14
1:04
Introducing Media to Kids

Introducing Media to Kids

Season 2023 Episode 15
1:04
Using Print and Digital Books

Using Print and Digital Books

Season 2023 Episode 16
1:04
Using Technology to Enhance Reading

Using Technology to Enhance Reading

Season 2023 Episode 17
1:04
Math Media Literacy

Math Media Literacy

Season 2023 Episode 18
1:04
Screen-Free Zones

Screen-Free Zones

Season 2023 Episode 19
1:04
Making Screen Time Learning Time

Making Screen Time Learning Time

Season 2023 Episode 20
1:04
Voice Recordings to Improve Reading

Voice Recordings to Improve Reading

Season 2023 Episode 23
1:04
3D Printing and Literacy

3D Printing and Literacy

Season 2023 Episode 24
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Learning to Read

Reading Materials That Aren't Books

Season 2023 Episode 10

When we think of reading, most of us think of books, but there are many other types of reading materials that children can use to practice their developing literacy skills. Sheet music, magazines, comics, manuals, recipes and more can be great tools for learning new vocabulary.

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1:04
Don’t fall for phishing scams —l earn how to stay safe online and avoid dangerous links.
Choose Kindness Online
1:04
Be the better person online — think before you post and always choose kindness over hate.
Dealing with Cyberbullies
1:04
Learn how DCBA (Don’t respond, Choose to ignore, Block, Alert) helps stop cyberbullying.
Stop Inappropriate Content for Kids
1:10
Protect kids online from unwanted inappropriate content with the RANT method.
Screen Time Matters
1:04
Learn why limiting screen time is important and how to do it in a simple manner.
Busting Conspiracy Theories
1:17
Learn what lateral reading is and use it to fact-check claims and uncover the truth.
Caught! Sneaky Ads Targeting Your Kids
1:27
Social media posts may not be genuine — learn how to spot sneaky social media advertising.
Media Bias Explained
1:24
Learn how to spot media bias and compare different perspectives on the same story.
Media Algorithm Explained
1:30
Discover how algorithms influence what kids watch and why it’s important to stay aware.
Not Everything is Real
1:15
Learn how to help kids distinguish real life from fiction.
Reading Instructional Signs
1:04
Reading signs can make for great literacy practice.
Launching Young Writers
1:04
It's never too early to encourage kids to write their own stories.
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