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Songs & Fingerplays

Season 2023 Episode 3
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Reading Aloud

Reading Aloud

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Question of the Day

Question of the Day

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Group Story Time

Group Story Time

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Labeling & Literacy

Labeling & Literacy

Season 2023 Episode 7
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The Power of Comics

The Power of Comics

Season 2023 Episode 8
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Parent-Child Book Club

Parent-Child Book Club

Season 2023 Episode 9
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Reading Materials That Aren't Books

Reading Materials That Aren't Books

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Media Literacy

Balancing Screen Time

Season 2023 Episode 11
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Taking Digital Field Trips

Taking Digital Field Trips

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Interactive Games Using Tablets

Interactive Games Using Tablets

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Creating Media

Creating Media

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Learning to Read

Writing & Drawing

Season 2023 Episode 2

When children draw pictures and write letters, they are also expressing their thoughts and ideas. Encouraging them to do so helps them build a foundation for reading and writing in the future.

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Arts and crafts allow children to develop their creativity.
Using Music & Video for Literacy
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