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Learning to Read
Telling Stories | Learning to Read | NPT3
Season 2020
Episode 6
Storytelling enhances cultural connections and strengthens literacy development. 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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