Explore New Words and Learn about PrintTalk to your child frequently to help them learn new words. You can read a book to the child, point out words on signs and packages, or just talk about what you did together that day. Learn more about teaching kids new words, from literacy experts at the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy at The Ohio State University, in partnership with ReadOhio. ABC’s: Teaching the Alphabet made easy and funPointing out letters of the alphabet in books, on objects in the kitchen, and even with french fries can help children take the first steps in learning how to read. Find out more tips on teaching kids the letters of the alphabet, from literacy experts at the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy at The Ohio State University, in partnership with ReadOhio. IT’S TIME TO RHYME!: How rhymes help kids learn to readRead Together Grow Together- Reading with your child is one of the best ways to build their literacy skills. Here is one simple tip you can use when you read together. PBS Kids – American Sign LanguageAmerican 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. Read Together, Grow Together: Tips for Reading with Young ChildrenStart 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. CELL Center for Early Literacy LearningThe 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.
KidLit TVRead 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 an array of titles featuring diverse people and cultures. Find more read-alouds, plus podcasts, activity ideas, book trailers, and more at their award-winning website. Read Aloud ResourcesALL 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. A Thousand White ButterfliesAdditional resources available learn more here. Storyline OnlineReading 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. Reading SOS: Expert Answers to Family Questions About ReadingIn this special Reading Rockets video series, experts answer real questions from families about reading and how to support their children’s literacy at home. Video Duration: 3:18 Building Vocabulary and ComprehensionDiscover useful and fun ways to enhance your child’s vocabulary and understanding of language. Video Duration 5:29 Connecting Sounds to printHelp your child learn to connect the sounds they know with letters and words on a page. Video Duration 6:48 Discovering LanguageLearn about how children develop understanding of the rhyme, sound, and rhythm of language long before they can read. Video Duration: 7:05 Read With Me: You Make The DifferenceDiscover the importance of reading with your children to develop their reading skills, their interest in language, and their relationship with you. Video Duration: 7:15 What and Why Should You Read to Your Baby?Duration: 2:51 Becoming Aware of PrintWatch 2 year old Mira participate in activities that prepare her to have a love of reading. Sesame Street: B is for Book (with Pharell Williams)Pharell shares how to travel the world by grabbing a book! Duration: 2:11 Seven Research Based Ways Families Promote Early Literacy VideoPositive Early Reading Experiences Set Children On A Pathway to Become Confident Readers By the Time They Reach Third Grade.
Duration: 1:22 Parents Talking With Their ChildrenWatch and listen to 5 quick tips. This video models simple things we can do to develop language skills. |
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