Online reading resources to encourage youth literacy for International Read to Me Day

Families around the world, put on your comfy clothes and get ready to cuddle up with a good book. international storytelling day(opens in new tab).

The global literacy campaign launched in February world storytelling day(opens in new tab)supported by non-profit organizations lit world(opens in new tab) and sponsored academic(opens in new tab)and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) international literacy day(opens in new tab), was officially approved on September 8. Each is a large-scale initiative aimed at reducing global illiteracy and promoting learning environments that empower developing children.

Since relaunching the campaign in 2021, International Read to Me Day has become a 24/7 effort to provide reading opportunities and paper books to the global community. The organization brings together a group of volunteers.”read the champion(opens in new tab)We are on a mission to get 1 million children to read every year.

Early access to language and reading Essential for early childhood development(opens in new tab) and later literacy development(opens in new tab)Nationwide, 2022 reading scores will drop significantly(opens in new tab) The NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) test speaks to the need for broad and equitable access to literacy assistance.

“Literacy is a key component of the fundamental right to education and a key foundation for independent learning,” UNESCO writes in its International Literacy Day 2022 paper.(opens in new tab)“Literacy and numeracy must play a vital role in building more peaceful, just, inclusive and sustainable societies and in meeting global challenges.”

Digital resources can help bridge access gaps and support families and educators alike in building a strong literacy base for readers at all levels. Mashable has compiled several online resources to help foster a love of reading through interactive reading opportunities and comprehension, including free storytelling videos, at-home lessons, and other ways to read aloud with your child. I was.

PBS

A leader in free educational content for the general public, PBS is a one-stop shop for literacy resources for educators, parents and children.

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Millennials probably remember read the rainbow, a PBS original hosted by Levar Burton that brought interactive stories to screens for families across the country. You can find original episodes of the show online. Accompanying reading and literacy activities(opens in new tab).

and Stream on Amazon Prime(opens in new tab).

PBS Kids YouTube(opens in new tab)

PBS KIDS Posts Free Episodes Of Shows Including Reading-Focused Shows Super why!(opens in new tab) (watch live all day) and recitation videos(opens in new tab) Even on your YouTube page.

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The main page for PBS’s learning resources is LearningMedia. It publishes free resources for educators in all K-12 subjects. Social studies(opens in new tab)English Arts, and art(opens in new tab)Find educational videos, interactive lessons and lesson plans, and other multimedia activities.

go to English Arts and Literacy Page(opens in new tab) for Basic lesson(opens in new tab) Phonics, sentence structure, reading comprehension.of literature(opens in new tab) This page features a collection of videos, synopsis summaries, and excerpts to practice finding key ideas, character studies, and literary techniques.

PBS KIDS FOR PARENTS(opens in new tab)

PBS KIDS parent web page released Activities and study advice(opens in new tab) To build a strong readership for children ages 2-8. This page also directs caregivers to resources related to her PBS shows focused on building a strong vocabulary and literacy foundation, such as the classics of generations. . Sesame street and word girl(opens in new tab).

As the organization writes, “The most powerful way to develop a child’s literacy is also the easiest: talk, listen, read and write with them.”

academic

Scholastic, a publisher and educational resource for youth, promotes reading at home through online resources and reading opportunities, the Raise a Reader blog.(opens in new tab) For caregivers.

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Scholastic’s Parents website is a quick stop offering recommended reading and tips for nurturing young readers and is published online. Reading Guide for Caregivers(opens in new tab), Read resources and tips(opens in new tab)and printable activities(opens in new tab).

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Storyvoice is Scholastic’s live storytelling app for grades K-5. Popular children’s book authors, illustrators, readers and children themselves gather to read popular stories, dance and have fun.every week the family listen to live readings(opens in new tab)interact with the day’s host and watch recordings of previous sessions.

the free app Available in desktop view(opens in new tab) You can download it at app store(opens in new tab) and google play(opens in new tab).

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reading is basic

reading is basic(opens in new tab) is a non-profit literacy organization that operates several programs and grants partnerships aimed at promoting more reading in homes, classrooms and communities.

Above Reading is Fundamental website(opens in new tab)can be found free printable reading material(opens in new tab), Author interview(opens in new tab), Searchable book list(opens in new tab),and Library of spoken word videos(opens in new tab)The site also operates a calendar, “Daily Book Bites”(opens in new tab) We recommend different books for each day of the week and share tools like read the incentive chart(opens in new tab) and literacy tracker(opens in new tab).

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Each month, the organization selects a specific reading theme and Host a live storytelling event(opens in new tab)with additional reading resources such as book activity(opens in new tab), game(opens in new tab)and Recommendation(opens in new tab).

story online

story online(opens in new tab) created by Screen Actors Guild – Association of American Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Foundation(opens in new tab) and Features dozens of spoken word videos(opens in new tab) Hosted by celebrities and creators. Its storytelling video library has been cited by other literacy groups such as LitWorld, which accompanies each video with supplemental curriculum support developed by primary educators. The purpose of Storyline Online’s videos is to encourage and enhance reading and oral and written skills in English learners, the site explains.

Check out videos like an actor Keenan Shipka Reading the house that jane built(opens in new tab) again Read by Emmy-winning Sherrill Lee Ralph jabari jump(opens in new tab).

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Consider diving into the original show if you have a Netflix subscription bookmark(opens in new tab) A simple story-telling activity with your child. The show, which premiered in 2020, was created as both an educational and empathy-building exercise, with a focus on stories that inspire discussion for children about equality and anti-racism. In each of the 12 episodes, a prominent Black celebrity reads a children’s book written by a Black author, much like Lupita Nyong’o reads her own book. get rid of it.

Books

Books(opens in new tab) turns children’s books into interactive read-aloud videos featuring engaging animation, music and narration for kids, parents and even teachers with ad-free viewing and 20 minutes of daily reading and writing. Encourage planning. The website is Selection of free videos(opens in new tab)even as Subscription plan(opens in new tab) Unlock more content. Teachers can sign up for free(opens in new tab) Access the full range of Vooks reading material.

seek additional resources(opens in new tab)like write a routine(opens in new tab), classroom resources(opens in new tab)and printable activity sheet(opens in new tab)on the Vooks website.

YouTube reading channel

YouTube is full of free reading accounts that post series of books shared by communities of online readers.

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The Black Dad Reading channel is hosted by “Mr. Calloway” and was created to show young viewers a positive picture of men. The page explains that it wants to share diverse stories with readers of all levels.

Dixie’s Storytime World(opens in new tab)

This brightly colored channel posts daily children’s book reading videos with calming narration and original illustrations. The videos are meant to feel like part of your nightly bedtime routine and away from 3D animations and loud noises.

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Another narration-based YouTube channel, Reading Is, posts weekly animated reading videos of popular classic children’s books. chika chika boom boom and kissing hands.

Gracie series(opens in new tab)

Based on the Gracie series(opens in new tab) This channel by Dr. Grace Lajoy Henderson shares free audiobooks and read-aloud versions of autobiographical fairy tales to foster “the love of reading and learning in preschoolers and elementary school children.” Each video comes with discussion questions for viewers to follow.