EarlyOn Course Series-3

Series 3 — Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers

Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers is a public television series designed for teachers, parents, caregivers, and anyone else interested in helping children learn to read. Based on the latest research findings, the series consists of 30-minute television programs that explore the stages of reading that every child goes through. The programs feature the country's top reading experts, look at different reading strategies, provide practical advice for parents, and interweave the personal stories of children, families,
and teachers.

4 half hour programs (2 hours)

Airs: March 17, 21, 24, 28
At 6-6:30 a.m.

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Episode #1: Empowering Parents

Empowering Parents helps families identify the early signs of reading problems and provides advice for navigating the system in order to get kids help. Features host Al Roker.

Episode # 2: Becoming Bilingual

Becoming Bilingual takes an up-close look at the challenges of teaching children to read in a new language. Features host Rita Moreno.

Episode # 3: Reading and the Brain

Reading and the Brain investigates how brain scientists — using technology in new and innovative
ways — are working to solve the puzzle of why some children struggle to read while others don't.
Features host Henry Winkler.

Episode # 4: A Chance to Read

A Chance to Read looks at the reading challenges facing kids with disabilities, and what schools across the country are doing to help them find success. Features host Molly Ringwald