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…

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

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

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

Most of you read books with your kids. This video shows you how to use book read-alouds to build vocabulary and learning. Choose a book, predict what the book is about, talk about vocabulary, and enjoy your reading time! Hosted by Letti Grimaldo and Shannon Giroir. 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

The debate on how to teach early reading has raged for a century. But for the last few decades, the cognitive science has been clear: Teaching young kids how to crack the code—teaching systematic phonics—is the most reliable way to make sure that they learn how to read words. https://youtu.be/XIf-xwxSxOI Video Duration: 3:54

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

Learn the importance of and ways to develop literacy skills for children with special needs. https://youtu.be/joDRv9g8BGo Video Duration: 3:32

Doing reading and writing activities with your child can help them develop both skills and interest in literacy. https://youtu.be/7KM5OUfiK3s Video Duration 8:09

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