By the door there is an umbrella. It is big. It is so big that when it starts to rain there is room for everyone underneath. It doesn’t matter if you are tall. Or plaid. Or hairy. It doesn’t matter how many legs you have. Don’t worry that there won’t be enough room under the umbrella. Because there will always…

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…

Talk 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…

Pointing 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,…

Read 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. https://youtu.be/wh-8aNutnxI

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

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

Discover useful and fun ways to enhance your child's vocabulary and understanding of language. https://youtu.be/guWLBICVges Video Duration 5:29

Help your child learn to connect the sounds they know with letters and words on a page. https://youtu.be/xYZS-adKdAQ Video Duration 6:48

Learn about how children develop understanding of the rhyme, sound, and rhythm of language long before they can read. https://youtu.be/fywPjE3ahEo Video Duration: 7:05

Discover the importance of reading with your children to develop their reading skills, their interest in language, and their relationship with you. https://youtu.be/tf9iytsgyzY Video Duration: 7:15

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Watch 2 year old Mira participate in activities that prepare her to have a love of reading.Duration: 4:10

Pharell shares how to travel the world by grabbing a book! Duration: 2:11

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