Join author Lisa Wentzell for Read Out Loud as she shares A DOG & HIS BOY, a special story about the friendship and love between a boy who has a chromosomal disorder that causes developmental delays and his adventure loving dog, Spillway. Learn More Here

This baseball book for kids reveals an important lesson about making good choices. Alongside Minnesota Twins hall-of-famer Joe Mauer, young readers will discover the kindness that powers any path to stardom. Learn More Here

Do you love the feel of the sand between your toes? Join Ismée Williams as she shares her tender picture book ABUELO, THE SEA, AND ME, a beautiful story about a little girl and her grandfather, the trips they take to the beach across the four seasons in one year, and the memories Abuelo shares with her of his long…

When Jaxon and his little brother, Carson, go shopping for new shoes, Jaxon falls in love with a pair of pink shoes that light up and make clicking sounds as he walks in them. Learn more here.

As the holiday season approaches, snuggle up with your little ones and share the magic ofClement C. Moore’s classic poem, TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS lovingly read by KidLit TV’sRocco Staino on this special episode of Read Out Loud. Learn More Here

Become a part of the pack! Join young author Amelie Anastasia for Read Out Loud as she shares her new adventure in the forest, WOLF TALES. Howl along as young wolf pups, Lavender and Leaf meet new friends and discover the wonders — and dangers — of life in the wild. Learn More Here

There isn’t a second to lose! One of Santa’s reindeer has gone missing. Everyone knows Santa needs EIGHT reindeer to pull his sleigh. If Santa and the other seven can’t find Prancer, there may never be another Christmas! Find out where Prancer has gone on this holiday episode of Read Out Loud as Rocco reads the picture book classic, WHERE’S PRANCER by…

Where to find the front and back of a book, and the top and bottom of a page, are all part of “print knowledge.” Children learning to read use that knowledge to figure out where words and sentences begin and end. This video explains “print knowledge” and why it’s important, from literacy experts at the Crane Center for Early Childhood…

New Changes to Ohio’s Dyslexia Support LawsHouse Bill 33 of the 135th General Assembly included several important updates to Ohio’s dyslexia support laws.Learn More

American Sign Language provided by Bridge Multimedia and The Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP) with funding from the US Department of Education. Mister Rogers stays at Arthur's house. / Fern draws an unflattering cartoon of Francine. Watch Video

Start reading to kids even before they can talk. Young minds are always learning and growing. They pick up language as infants. That’s why reading to young children should start before children begin talking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTwatWe4zJE

Phonemic awareness is about hearing the smallest units of sounds, and it is one of the most important skills for young kids as they learn to read. Learn how to blend words and segment words by doing brief activities around the house. Hosted by Paul Steinle. Learn More Here

The CELL Overview - Gives a concise view of the Center for Early Literacy Learning and the approach we’ve taken in creating useful tools for parents to use. For use with Parents and by Teachers. Learn More here

Read Across America partner KidLit TV  is a diverse group of parents, educators, librarians, kid lit creators, and award-winning filmmakers working together to create fun new ways to reinforce an appreciation of reading that children will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Children can experience authors and illustrators reading their works through KidLit TV’s Read Out Loud program, which includes…

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ALL Ohio (Advancing Literacy Learning in Ohio) is a compilation of high-quality professional learning resources for Ohio’s P20 education system. ALL Ohio serves as a tool to strengthen educators’ knowledge and skills in evidence-based language and literacy practices grounded in the science of reading. Learn More

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Reading aloud to children has been shown to improve reading, writing and communication skills, logical thinking and concentration, and general academic aptitude, as well as inspire a lifelong love of reading. Teachers use Storyline Online in their classrooms, and doctors and nurses play Storyline Online in children’s hospitals. https://youtu.be/9kTVtML08CE Read full article

In this special Reading Rockets video series, experts answer real questions from families about reading and how to support their children's literacy at home. https://youtu.be/cK4uvhbULhs Video Duration: 3:18

The Standards support the development and well-being of young children to foster their learning. Because the infant/toddler years are marked by rapid developmental change, the Standards are divided into three meaningful transitional periods: Infants (birth to around 8 months), Young Toddlers (6 to around 18 months), and Older Toddlers (16 to around 36 months). This Parent page has information you…